Calling all OC Educators! Join us to experience the power of circles and deepen your restorative circle practice.Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to circle practice, this is an opportunity to reflect and connect with educators across Orange County.This is a FREE virtual circle. Register at bit.ly/OCHR_Ed_Circ
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Join us and Chapman University Associate Professor Pete Simi to learn about the resurgence of white supremacist groups in recent years and how it has been characterized by efforts to mainstream hate while other adherents remain committed to a violent revolutionary strategy hoping to overthrow the government and ignite a “race war.” Understanding Hate Codes provides an opportunity to discuss
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Last week’s presidential election may have brought about uncertainty, stress and/or anxiety in many communities. However, following the results there was a sense of relief for many. Join us and your peers November 18th as we gather in a safe, supportive space to share hope and joy following the election This is a no-charge event. Register NOW! Circle on Joy
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STUDENTS! The Orange County Human Relations Commission needs your help in creating inspiring campaigns to stop hateful vibes and wrongful bias fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The time is now, and the opportunity is yours to encourage others in your school and greater community to do better. Because the only way we’ll get through this is together—and it all starts with you.
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A comprehensive overview of the legality of armed militias from Maureen and our Community Building Team. We hope you find it useful.
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Friends, As 2020 began we wore out the word “pivot”. As we get closer to the end of this year “unprecedented” is now the word of the moment. We are grappling with a third wave of record breaking Covid-19 numbers, we have an unresolved election, and no one can say for sure when either will end. In the midst of these unprecedented times, we are called to stay true to
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A comprehensive overview from Maureen and our Community Building Team, on voter intimidation and what you can do if you experience or witness it. We hope you find it useful. Download a PDF of this flyer
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Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 2, 2020 – Tomorrow morning the daughter of the late Alex Odeh, Ms. Helena Odeh, and Mr. Samer Khalaf, President of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), will testify at the parole hearing of Robert Manning, the primary suspect in the assassination of Mr. Odeh, ADC’s Southern California Regional Director. Mr. Odeh was murdered by a pipe
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The Department of Justice (DOJ), through United States Attorney Anderson recently stated that, “Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination and to have that vote counted without it being stolen because of fraud. The Department of Justice will always act appropriately to protect the integrity of the election process.” Read the summary below to learn about
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The 2020 election has weighed heavily on minds and hearts. This virtual circle is a space for Orange County high school students to share thoughts, feelings, and impact of the election to cultivate a community of care. Register at: http://bit.ly/Post-Election-Debrief
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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!