This Monday, United Against Hate Week began in Redwood City, where, through various activities, a call is made to civic action to stop all behaviors that are based on hate, discrimination and racism, among other ways of harming anyone in the community.
"United Against Hate Week is a call to local civic action to stop hate and implicit bias that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities," the city council said.
United Against Hate Week grew out of a United Against Hate poster campaign created by Bay Area cities in response to white supremacist rallies in Berkeley and San Francisco in 2017.
“Redwood City stands united against hate, and we hope you will too. Please join us by displaying a sign, available at all Library locations, or by attending one of the events.”
Thus, at the Redwood City Public Library, events will be held that will strengthen the community in this area, such as “Digital Creators: United Against Hate,” which will allow students of all ages and experience levels to cut and engrave with a laser a personalized wooden bookmark that celebrates tolerance and solidarity.
The event will take place this Wednesday, November 16 at the downtown library, located at 1044 Middlefield Road, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to support “TransACTION Day of Change,” an event that seeks to honor transgender lives lost due to hate crimes and be a part of positive change. This event will feature resource booths, an action wall, name reading, and a candlelight vigil. It will all take place on Friday, November 18th at Redwood City’s Courthouse Square from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ready for some color? On Saturday, November 19th, everyone is invited to “Story Time with Drag Queen of Aztlan.”
The event featuring the Bay Area drag queen will be held at the Redwood City Public Library from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
On Monday at 6:00 p.m., the Redwood City Council will recognize United Against Hate Week with a proclamation at the Council meeting held at 1017 Middlefield Road in Redwood City, which is open to the public.
This Monday, an inclusive communication workshop called “Identifying and Interrupting Microaggressions” will be held via Zoom, which will provide the opportunity to develop or deepen awareness about what microaggressions are and how we unknowingly commit them during interactions with others.
It will also provide tangible communication techniques to interrupt microaggressions in the moment.
Everyone is welcome. Get ready to challenge your assumptions, explore your areas of ignorance, and develop skills to contribute to a more equitable city! Register in advance for this event meeting hereAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting which will take place from 17:30 to 18:45.
On Wednesday, November 16, WHY is hosting “Dreaming in Color: Trans Awareness Discussion and Workshop,” an event to learn about the transgender experience and what can be done to serve the transgender community.
The event will take place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative located at 801 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City. Reserve your spot by clicking here. The event is completely free and there will be food.
On Thursday, November 17, you can attend the “Healing Justice Art Workshop,” where youth will hear and watch a presentation by local artist Pedro Rivas López on how they have used art as therapy and a positive outlet to respond to the chaos of our world.
This will be held at the Red Morton Community Center located at 1120 Roosevelt Ave., from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sign up here
The Racial Equity Mural Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 19. Join Racial Equity Mural Artist Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith, County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto, Mayor Giselle Hale, and many others as they celebrate the completion of the Redwood City Racial Equity Mural at Jefferson Avenue and Middlefield from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
In the city of San Mateo, the documentary “Who’s Next?” will be screened this Monday, examining the effects of hate speech and intolerance on the lives of American Muslims following the attacks of September 11. The event will be held today at the San Mateo Library located at 55 West 3rd Avenue in San Mateo from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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