Empathy, compassion, and inclusion are hallmarks of our Know the Signs programs and drive our commitment to speak up against hate and injustice.
Empathy, compassion, and inclusion are hallmarks of our Know the Signs programs and drive our commitment to speak up against hate and injustice.
Racially-motivated violence and expressions of hate and bigotry continue to terrorize communities of color and other marganizaled groups, causing collective trauma and reinforce systems of oppression. This has long been the reality for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals in the United States.
According to the FBI, our nation has seen more hate crimes in recent years than we have in a decade. Further, the Washington Post’s review of hate crimes since the 2018 Parkland shooting showed that students of color are more likely to experience campus gun violence (more than twice as much for Hispanic students and over three times as much for Black students). Additionally, LGBTQ+ people are more than twice as likely to be a victim of gun violence than their cisgender and straight peers. Learn the warning signs of violence.
You can take action and spread awareness in your community to reverse this deadly trend. Denounce this epidemic of discrimination and violence and take meaningful steps to prevent further violence. Together, we can fight fear and hatred with our commitment to look out for one another and speak up to get help when we see potential violence and injustice in any form. Just like we teach our children to do.
Here are some ways you can fight hate.
Learn about the issues and get resources for yourself, your family, and friends about the issues of racial inequality, intolerance, and bias. You can start with these:
Seek out and support organizations whose primary mission is to end systematic injustice, police violence, and racial inequities. These include:
Systemic change can only happen when we, as voters, elect representatives who will translate our demands for justice into laws and practices. And when we collectively use our voice to prevent hate crimes in our communities. It also means making sure every eligible voter has the ability and access to cast their vote. Learn how to get started:
While solving systemic injustice and dismantling hate is difficult, it is not impossible. Please take a moment to share these resources with your family, friends, and social networks. The only way we can get there is by working together. Contact us with suggestions for other groups and resources to add.
Stay informed on what Sandy Hook Promise is doing to help prevent gun violence in schools, homes and communities.
