“A broad, deep swell or rolling of the sea. A surge of support, approval or enthusiasm, especially among the general public.” We are a groundswell. We are shifting energy. We are movement forward. Together, we amplify opinions, we create change, and we work to build a more collective, supportive, and belonging community. Full website coming soon at https://wearegroundswell.org/
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The 2023 Youth Leadership Institute is now accepting applicants for the summer of 2023. Learn all about human relations and social justice topics including youth-led movements, restorative practices, and communication skills. Applications are due 06/02/2023. Make sure to apply ASAP; space is limited. Application Deadline: June 2, 2023; Orientation June 22 (6-7pm); Institute runs June 26 – June 29 (9am
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OC Human Relations Commission stands resolute on fighting online hate Download a PDF of this Statement
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OC Human Relations Commission Denounce Hateful Rhetoric Propagated by LA Council Members
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A Note from our CEO, Alison Edwards: The 2021 Hate Activity Report was released last week. While I am happy to see a slight decrease in hate motivated crimes, overall the report shows that, when crimes and incidents are combined, our upward trend continues. Our rise in hate activity reflects the growing division in our nation and resulting dehumanization of
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OC Human Relations Council Looks to Curb Rising Hate Crimes The Voice of OC, July 19 2022BY ANGELINA HICKS The OC Human Relations Council is tackling hate crimes and incidents through a combination of community education and expanding reporting tools following a sharp rise in hate crimes over the past couple years. While the group hasn’t issued a report for 2021
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HATE HAPPENS HERE TOWN HALL: OC’S CALL TO ACTION On Friday, July 15, 2022 the Orange County Human Relations Council hosted a Hate Happens Here Town Hall: OC’s Call to Action to develop a people and community-centered strategy to eliminate bias motivated hate in Orange County. The hate prevention gathering brainstormed various solutions to address hate. The Town Hall was
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Hate Hurts Us All: Orange County Anti-Hate Work Expansion In response to the 2020 surge of hate activity, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a $1 million contract with the Orange County Human Relations Council to help eradicate hate. The goals of the expansion are: EDUCATE: Learn about hate activity trends in O.C. and about its impact on BIPOC
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Once again, we have seen antisemitism show up in Orange County. In the past two weeks residents in multiple cities received flyers with antisemitic rhetoric. OC Human Relations and the members of the Hate Crime Prevention Network remain united against antisemitism. We know that this misguided targeting of the Jewish Community is a form of hate and bigotry that dehumanizes
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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!
