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Hate Crimes
Every HOUR someone commits a hate crime
Every DAY at least 8 Blacks, 3 Whites, 3 Gays, 3 Jews and 1 Latino become Hate Crime Victims.
Every WEEK a cross is burned.
What is a Hate Crime?
According to the Anti-Defamation League, a hate crime is “an act or an attempted act by any person against the person or property of another individual or group which is in any way constitutes an expression of hostility toward the victim because of his/her race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, gender or ethnicity.”
In addition, hate crimes are motivated by bias and hate.
Ways to Fight Against Hate Crimes
Act
Create a Diverse organization / group / club
Support the Victim
Become educated on hate crimes and hate groups
Ways to Fight Against Hate Crimes Cont.
Avoid Hate Rallies
Speak Up
Lobby Leaders
Ways to Fight Against Hate Crimes Cont.
Look Long Range
Teach Tolerance to Others
Look Inside Yourself
What to Do When You See a Hate Crime:
Notify the local police
Offer to help clean up
Notify the Anti-Defamation League, the Southern Poverty Law Center, your local newspapers, or similar groups.
Do Something!
It is now timeto engage inthe Activities
Wrap-up
What was the importance of today’s session?
Why is it important to recognize and celebrate diversity?
What have you learned today and how can this be applied in your own home?
How can you now teach tolerance to your friends, family, and community members?