A People’s Guide to OC Dialogue – May 25

A People's Guide to OC Dialogue - May 25

On May 25, from 6-7:30pm, OC Human Relations invites you to a free, online dialogue with the authors of “A People’s Guide to Orange County” – Elaine Lewinnek, Gustavo Arellano & Thuy Vo Dang. “A People’s Guide to Orange County” is an alternative guide that documents sites of oppression, resistance, struggle and transformation in OC. We invite you to join

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Who We Are Film Discussion – May 26

Who We Are Film Discussion - May 26

Commemorating the Legacy of George Floyd: A Discussion of the Documentary Film “Who We Are” with writer Jeffery Robinson Please join us virtually on May 26 from 12-1pm In “Who We Are” lawyer & ACLU Deputy Legal Director Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial

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Uniting Against Antisemitism Community Dialogue

Uniting Against Antisemitism Community Dialogue

Uniting Against Antisemitism Community Dialogue It’s not what divides us, but brings us together for good. In response to recent acts of antisemitism, OC Human Relations and HB Listens, a program of Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee, have decided to host a joint community dialogue to discuss how to address hate speech, ways to build community and empowering community members

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Commission denounces antisemitic flyers

Commission denounces antisemitic flyers

Orange County Human Relations Commission denounces the distribution of antisemitic flyers throughout Orange County (March 11, 2022) According to the 2020 Orange County Hate Crimes Report, in 2019 there were 94 hate incidents and 12 hate crimes related to antisemitic discrimination. This is a 50% increase over the prior reporting period. Throughout history, during times of uncertainty, some individuals seek

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Teens Talk: Voter Suppression April 19

Teens Talk: Voter Suppression April 19

The OCHR Human Relations Ambassadors, in collaboration with Multiracial Americans of Southern California and Advocates for Peace and Justice Ministry, invite you to join us as we host an educational community forum on voter suppression. This is a drop-in event, no registration is necessary. It will run from 6:30 to approximately 8:30pm. Questions? Contact Jorge at 559.679.1198 or email Jorge at

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Joint Statement against Antisemitism

Joint Statement against Antisemitism

Once again, we have seen antisemitism show up in Orange County.  In the past two weeks residents in multiple cities received flyers with antisemitic rhetoric.  OC Human Relations and the members of the Hate Crime Prevention Network remain united against antisemitism.   We know that this misguided targeting of the Jewish Community is a form of hate and bigotry that dehumanizes

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Social Justice Ed For High School Students, March 22

Social Justice Ed For High School Students, March 22

OC Human Relations is pleased to present a series of free, online Social Justice Education sessions for OC High School students. Our March session will look at Restorative Justice and how it helps to build relationships with one another. Please join us in a safe and respectful place where you can learn, network and share ideas and thoughts. Please share

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Divorce Mediation Training Starts May 9, 2022

Divorce Mediation Training Starts May 9, 2022

40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training Starts May 9, 2022 Family disputes often involve complex legal issues and highly emotional entanglements between disputing parties. Such cases present mediators with challenges that require a wide range of skills. This Advanced Divorce Mediation Training is designed for both the novice and the experienced mediator to consider and discuss the challenges unique to mediating the

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Commission denounces violence & hate in schools & community-at-large

Commission denounces violence & hate in schools & community-at-large

Orange County Human Relations Commission denounces violence and hate in schools and community-at-large (February 10, 2022) For many, the new year comes as a time of hope; an opportunity to try again. However, recently there have been hate incidents in our South Orange County schools that have served as tragic reminders that our children are not immune from the cruel

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