Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today urged residents to join them in standing “United Against Hate,” a week-long campaign to build inclusion and equity for all.
“All of us need to join together against those who spout hatred, bias and divisiveness,” said Warren Slocum, president of the Board of Supervisors. “Join us at an event, post a sign, talk to your kids. No act is too small to have an impact in demonstrating that we are an inclusive community that cares for everyone.”
Visit our website for more information and downloadable posters.
The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to proclaim the week of Sept. 21-27 as “United Against Hate Week.”
United Against Hate Week began in the Bay Area as a call for local civic action to stop the hate and biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods. The campaign has spread across the United States.
This week, communities across San Mateo County are planning, social media events, art projects, community dialogues and meditation gatherings.
To learn more about the events happening around San Mateo County, as well as access resources like “United Against Hate” posters, please visit United Against Hate Week 2024.
The County is sponsoring a half-mile Unity Walk at 4 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 25, starting in the courtyard of 500 County Center, Redwood City. No reservations are required.
Do you stand against hate?
Send an email to our Office of Community Affairs at ImmigrantServices@smcgov.org responding to these prompts:
"I stand against hate because _______________________.” - OR -
"A hate-free California looks like ______________________________.”
Send a photo or short video of you or your friends or both holding a United Against Hate sign to the same email address. Send us your text, photos and videos for a chance to be featured on our social media: Instagram and X: @SMC_CommAffairs