This Monday the United Against Hate Week began in Redwood City, where, through various activities, a call to civic action is made to stop all those behaviors that are based on hatred, discrimination and racism, among others. ways to hurt anyone in the community.
“United Against Hate Week is a call to local civic action to stop implicit hate and bias that is a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities,” the council noted.
Stand Up Against Hate Week grew out of a Stand Up 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 do too. 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 on the matter, such is the case of "Digital Creators: United Against Hate", which will allow students of all ages and experience levels can cut and laser engrave 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 the opportunity to support TransACTION Day of Change, an event that seeks to honor transgender lives lost due to hate crimes and be part of a positive change. This event will feature resource booths, an action wall, name reading, and close with a candlelight vigil. It will all take place on Friday, November 18 at Redwood City's Courthouse Square from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ready for a lot of color? On Saturday, November 19, everyone is invited for “Storytime with drag artist Reina De Aztlan.”
The event featuring the Bay Area Drag Queen will take place at the Redwood City Public Library from 11:00 to 11:45.
On Monday, sharp at 6:00 p.m., the Redwood City City Council will recognize Stand Up Against Hate week with a proclamation at the Board meeting to be held at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, which is open to the public.
This same 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 commit them unknowingly during interactions with others. .
It will also provide tangible communication techniques to interrupt microaggressions in the moment.
All people are welcome. Get ready to challenge your assumptions, explore your areas of unknowing, and develop skills to contribute to a more equitable city! Register early for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting that will take place between 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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 place by clicking here. The event is completely free and there will be food.
By Thursday, November 17, you will be able to attend the "Healing Justice Art Workshop," where youth will listen and watch a presentation by local artist Pedro Rivas López on how they have used art as therapy and a positive outlet for responding to chaos. of our world.
This will take place 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 take place on Saturday, November 19. Join Racial Equity Mural Artist Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith, County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto, Mayor Giselle Hale and many others as we celebrate the completion of Redwood City's Racial Equity Mural at Jefferson Avenue and 9 Middlefield: 30 to 10:30 a.m.
In the city of San Mateo, this Monday the documentary "Who's Next?" Which examines the effects of hate speech and bigotry on the lives of American Muslims in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The event will take place 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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