Many people think Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that was brought to the United States by Mexican immigrants in the early 20th century, but it is not. It is not even celebrated in most of Mexico. Some people think that Cinco de Mayo is a “fake holiday” invented by beer companies in the 1980s in order to sell beer, but it is not that either.

Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated as a national holiday in Mexico because it was created and first celebrated by Latinos living in California, in 1862.

Join LA vs Hate at La Plaza de Cultura y Arte to discover California’s connection to the Battle of Puebla through theatrical performances, music, hands-on workshops, and more. Guest performers include DJ Ani & DJ Sol. Food by Tamales Veracruz y Más and beverages will be available for sale.

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Planned and coordinated by community volunteers, the Cherry Blossom Festival strives to provide a cultural arts event that offers a forum for learning, entertainment, fun, and community support. 

Take the time to see, hear, and taste a bit of the Japanese and Japanese American culture through a first-hand experience of watching traditional Japanese dancing, hearing the resounding beats of the taiko drums, observing the mastery and various skills of martial arts, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, or buying hand-made crafts or food with an Asian flair. Other highlights of the Festival include games & crafts for children and numerous cultural displays.

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Created in partnership by A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) & Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC), Wings Against Hate is an art activation launched to break isolation and build community in the face of ongoing and increasing acts of hate.

This is a Block Party-type event (virtual option available!) held on Venice Beach designed to invite community members to join the LA vs Hate Pledge. The event will center around the creation of shared wings of change as event-goers join together to build a collective art activation. At the event, community members will have the opportunity to design their own individual wings against hate to uplift sustained action and community connection. Eligible community members will be able to participate in a special challenge and win their own Art Activation Toolkit!

To keep the event accessible and inclusive for all community members, this event is free and virtual participation is welcomed! Gather your friends and family near and far to build vision, connection, and purpose that we can carry beyond United Against Hate Week!

As part of Lawndale’s weekly Creation Station event every Saturday, they will be unveiling the Solidarity Fabric Art piece made by Artist Diane Williams. The unveiling will be followed by a program of magical stories with lions, dragons...and even how a brave mama mouse fooled a cat! Join us for an afternoon of multicultural stories from Africa, Latin America, & Asia the whole family will enjoy!

This fabric art piece was commissioned by LA vs Hate to a local Filipinx interdisciplinary artist and researcher Diane Williams. Williams used amalgamated fabrics with cultural significance, melding layers of translucent materials and embroidery. The hand embroidered outlines of national flowers from multiple cultures signify - the diverse cultural backgrounds of Los Angeles County and the nation. For centuries, flowers have been symbols of unity, love, hope, camaraderie and healing.

This event will include the art piece unveiling, food, drinks and cultural performances.

Right to Be will be hosting this 75-minute interactive training will teach you Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect that Muslims and those who are perceived to be Muslim are facing right now —  from microaggressions to violence —  using a tool we call the “spectrum of disrespect.” You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see Islamophobic and Xenophobic harassment online or in person.

Co-hosted by CAIR-Chicago, an organization at the forefront of fighting Islamophobia and hate faced by Muslim Americans and other marginalized communities.

Mauj Masti Sehat is a free wellness and dance program for seniors during the festive season of Masti. Groove to Bollywood songs and garba. Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes!

Lunch will be served, RSVP to info@saahasforcause.org or call 562-526-2508.

Brotherhood Crusade in partnership with the LA Dodgers Foundation, 50/50 Foundation, SoCal Gas and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson invite you to their Drive-thru Thanksgiving Grab and Go event.

Giveaway baskets will contain a whole turkey with all the trimmings, vegetables, corn bread dressing, cake mix, frosting and more.

Gift cards will also be given to the first 500 people, so come early!

For more information contact: Stacy Hill-Williams at swilliams@brotherhoodcrusade.org or (323) 846-1649 

Join the Western Justice Center, the City of Pasadena Human Relations Commission, Right to Be and 211LA for a free, public event honoring United Against Hate Week 2023.

The City of Pasadena and partners will come together as a community of allies to learn exactly what to do when we witness an incident of hate in a public space, and how we can mobilize to provide resources for survivors of hate in the aftermath.

This is a practical step to make the community safer and provide resources to reduce incidents of hate in Pasadena.

The San Gabriel High School Dream Center will be hosting a button making event for its students. Students will be asked to draw their favorite place in their community or something they love about their community. This graphic or image will be made into a button. Students only event.

CHIRLA, the Coalition for Human Rights will be hosting their weekly live CHIRLA EN TU CASA episode for their Spanish-language community. This week’s episode will feature information about LA vs Hate and 211LA services. They will explain more about what a hate incident and hate crime are and what services can be acquired for victims and witnesses of hate, especially for the immigrant community.

Check out the episode at https://www.facebook.com/chirlausa/videos

CCEJ will host a Community Care Breakfast for our community to share compassion for each other and activate our allyship with those who are experiencing harm due to acts of hate. It is imperative that we all work together at this time to prevent Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia and ensure that safety prevails in our communities.

We invite you to join us for a light breakfast on November 15 to connect with others who are committed to building a world where people live free of oppression and thrive. You'll have the opportunity to hear from community leaders who are supporting people impacted by hate, and learn about what steps to take for anyone who has experienced a hate incident or hate crime.

At 9am, we'll have brief remarks from community leaders followed by informal dialogues. Light breakfast will be served (bagels, fruit and coffee/tea). Space is limited.

If you have questions, please contact Reena Hajat Carroll, CCEJ's Executive Director, at rhcarroll@cacej.org.

Right To Be is hosting this 75-minute training will teach you Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology, created in collaboration with T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights. We’ll start by talking about the forms of antisemitism that the Jewish community faces right now — from microaggressions to violence — using a tool we call the, “Spectrum of Disrespect.” You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see antisemitic harassment online or in person.

This event is co-hosted by T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, who brings together rabbis and cantors from all streams of Judaism, together with all members of the Jewish community, to act on the Jewish imperative to respect and advance the human rights of all people.

As part of LA vs Hate United Against Hate Week, LA vs Hate, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and Brotherhood Crusade invite you to True Colors, a showcase of true stories performed by Jews of Color actors, sharing their yearning for belonging and the rich and complicated question of identity. The show will be followed by a community conversation guided by Actor/Writer/DEI Consultant Joshua Silverstein, who identifies as a BIPOC Jew.

The stories in True Colors, ostensibly about Jews who feel “different,” remind us how very much alike we are. We will meet unforgettable characters who tell personal stories about how they see themselves and how others see them. The enlightening show will explore the impact of living as Jews of Color when inclusion and equity are not always practiced in the Jewish community.

Join us for a candlelight vigil at City  Hall for United Against Hate Week. 

Pick up posters, hear from fellow community members and light candles, all to show your commitment to stand united  against hate and build a bright El Segundo. 

Candles provided or bring your own 

Hosted by the El Segundo DEI Committee 

The City of Santa Monica is partnering with Right To Be to offer a virtual bystander intervention training for the community on Monday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. as part of its observance of United Against Hate Week. The training will empower community members to take an active role in standing up against hate and intolerance. The training is no-cost, open to all and will provide attendees with tools to safely intervene when witnessing harassment in public spaces. Space is limited and registration is required.

Saahas Courage for Cause is hosting a Diwali - Festival of Lights event. Join the festivities with your family to learn more about the traditional Festival of Lights. The event will include Art, Dance and Music.

For more information, contact Kaki Lam, kaki.lam@abcusd.us

Picture this: a gathering of individuals from all over the world, coming together to share stories, exchange ideas, inspire one another, and make a positive impact 

We’re talking about: ChangeFest, Social Change's International Film Festival-which uses art, film and action to create change-& it’s coming to a theater near you!

Buy the "Half Day"Tickets here: https://socialchange.site/changefest, Use Promo Code for discount: CHANGE23

The California Commission on the State of Hate invites the people of California to attend its Community Forum: The State of Hate and Bullying Experienced by California’s Youth.

The Santa Monica Human Relations Council and Civic Wellbeing Partners invite Santa Monica residents to connect with their own sense of well-being to then inspire an elevated conversation by building meaningful interpersonal connections.

This Interfaith Peace Gathering will provide a calm, centering space to meditate and offer some reflections on what peace and community-building means, and how we can take actionable steps towards creating a harmonious and supportive community.

Want to share a true story about your life? Join the Santa Monica Human Relations Council and Cicic Wellbeing Partners for a fun and supportive workshop where we will work together to craft a moment of your life into a compelling short story.

No writing required. For more information please contact Relinda Smith at ralindah@gmail.com

The Santa Monica Human Relations Council invites you for a discussion of how communities can move forward together in a time of institutional mistrust and uncertainty.

Participants will have the chance to dive into the issue of Truth Decay - and hear from experts on how we might combat Truth Decay at the local, regional, and national levels.

Refreshments provided.