Hate crimes happen more than most people realize and the harm it does to the victims and the surrounding community is intolerable. Education and awareness is key in hate crime prevention. We must make people aware of hate crimes, their causes and what can be done to prevent them. People must not only fight the hate crimes, but also the racism, sexism, homophobia or anti-Semitism that lies at the root of the problem. This week is one meant to bring people of many backgrounds together and commemorate the efforts taken to fight hate crimes.
Hate crimes are preventable.
Turn left onto Prospect Street and continue for one block. Prospect street becomes College Street at this point. Continue for a little less than three blocks until before Grove Street. We've got a host of activities lined up during these 2 days . . .