U. of San Diego Hosts Hate Crimes Awareness Week, Screens Light in the Darkness

In observance of this year’s Hate Crimes Awareness Week, the University of San Diego [1] will present speakers, discussions, films, a vigil, an open mic, and more to the local community.

Hate Crimes Awareness Week [2] is held annually during the fall semester at USD in an effort to raise awareness about hate crimes and intolerance within the community.

The week will kick off on Oct. 9 with a trip to the Museum of Tolerance [3] in Los Angeles, where participants will witness the dynamics of discrimination through interactive exhibits and special programs.

The week's events will also include a screening and panel discussion of Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness [4], which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday at 6:30 pm in USD's Warren Auditorium. The panel disscussion will be moderated by Fronteras [5] reporter Jose Jimenez. Panel members include Dr. Alberto Pudillo, USD Ethnic Studies professor, as well as Tina Malka of the Anti-Defamation League and San Diego Hate Crimes District Attorney Oscar Garcia [6].

Check out the calendar of events [2] to participate in the Hate Crimes Awareness Week through Oct. 13. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/unitedfront [7].

Fronteras: The Changing America Desk [8] is a partner with Not In Our Town through our Inclusive Communities Campaign.