Fighting Hate Is the Ultimate Group Project
The Answer to “How Does the Inland Empire Strike Back Against Hate?” Lies in Us All
Racial hate and discrimination are serious problems in California’s Inland Empire—and solving them begins at the most fundamental levels. This was the conclusion of a panel of people who study and fight against hate crimes at “How Does the Inland Empire Strike Back Against Hate?,” a Zócalo/California Humanities event at UCR ARTS in Riverside, California. The speakers agreed that acts of racism and hatred go underreported across the region, and that building strong institutions that promote understanding begins in schools.
The discussion was moderated by Brian Levin, professor emeritus at the …