The County of Orange and Orange County (OC) Human Relations Commission are inviting the public to participate in Addressing Race-Based Hate Together, a series of virtual stakeholder input meetings focused on racism in the Orange County community. These meetings are in response to the OC Board of Supervisors unanimously approving resolutions to stand in solidarity to denounce all hate crimes
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Where do we go from here? After writing statements of support and solidarity over the summer, many organizations are ready to take the next steps in creating equitable workplaces. But fear of making mistakes and inexperience have become barriers to action. In 2021, OC Human Relations will begin a new program to support organizations in taking their next steps to address racial equity.
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The events of last week don’t have to define the year. We the people will define this year with our actions, so think carefully about the world we can create.
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In partnership with the National Day of Racial Healing, part of Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation, OC Human Relations would like to invite you to kick off 2021 by bringing communities together, for truth-seeking, deep relationship building and collective collaboration! Join us to participate in honest, powerful, and sometimes difficult conversations on racial healing, equity, and justice. All dialogues will be facilitated by
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Join OC Human Relations staff for a free, online presentation and discussion of Individual, Institutional, and Structural Racism with examples of how each operates in American society and intersects with other forms of oppression. Register Now Download a PDF of the flyer
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Join us online with Prof. Brian Levin & Dr. Kevin Grisham to learn about the latest trends impacting hate and extremism in the new decade. Register NOW!
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We invite High School students to join us for a much needed conversation to process recent events related to racial injustice and police brutality. This Virtual Circle will offer a safe environment for you share your thoughts and feelings and will provide space for one another. Please register & join us September 8 at 4pm
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At OC Human Relations we seek to create a county where all people feel safe, valued and included. The recently publicized words of John Wayne stand in opposition to our vision and commitment to fighting hate and intolerance in the county and the continued choice to keep his name on the Orange County Airport reads as an acceptance of his
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This is the second in a series of pieces intended o connect this current moment to our nation’s history and for some, to answer the question, “Why is this such a BIG deal?” Today we are going to connect the outrage and activism around the murder of George Floyd by a police officer to the history of law enforcement in
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If you have found yourself watching the news lately and asking yourself, “Why is this such a big deal?” I’d like to share some background with you. But first, an analogy: Think of a time in your life when you made a seemingly innocuous comment only to realize that you hurt someone. We’ve all done it. You find out later
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OC Human Relations now has a new name. We are Groundswell!
Use the link below to visit our landing page and learn more about this exciting announcement!