Washington Post, June 4, 2009 A Southern California mosque was vandalized with graffiti including expletives and threats early Thursday, shortly after President Barack Obama’s address in Egypt to the Muslim world. Rusty Kennedy, executive director of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, said the graffiti was about 4 feet or 5 feet tall and spread over up to 30 feet of
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CBS/KTLA June 4, 2009 A Southern California mosque has been vandalized with racial slurs and spray painted threats. Police Sgt. Tom Bruce said an officer spottedthe slurs and expletives painted on the Islamic Center of Cypress on the 5000 block of Ball Road,at 4 a.m. Thursday and the graffiti was still wet to the touch….click here to read more
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The Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2009 The annual Orange County Human Relations Commission report lists 79 reported hate crimes in 2008, compared with 80 the prior year. Vandalism and assault were the leading types of incidents, according to the report. There were 101 reported hate crimes in 2006….click here to read more
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The Orange County Register, May 27, 2009 Representatives from the police department, the Orange County Human Relations Commission and the Anti-Defamation League will meet with residents at Little Cottonwood Park to discuss racially-charged crimes and how residents can keep their neighborhoods safe. The meeting comes on the heels of an April incident that initially was dubbed a hate crime, said
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India Journal, May 14, 2009 Since its inception, Orange County Human Relations has been recognizing and honoring outstanding people for their exemplary contribution to human relations in Orange County. Among the recipients of the award this year is young Indian-American Sukh Chugh who was presented the honor at a recent ceremony…click here to read more
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Fullerton Observer, January 9, 2009 (An article by Rusty Kennedy, Executive Director OC Human Relations) Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, and current Medal of Freedom choice of President Obama, was the Chair of the UN Human Rights Commission and served as the convening authority….click here to read more
Read more →The Orange County Register, June 11, 2008 Becky Esparza, president of OC Human Relations Board of Directors, is one of the 10 finalists in the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame. The Keep Going Hall of Fame honors everyday people for their never-quit spirit… click here to read more
Read more →The Orange County Register, May 4, 2008 Police departments, high schools and a Latino theater ensemble were among those honored by OC Human Relations Commission for their efforts to fight intolerance and discrimination… click here to read more
Read more →The Orange County Register, April 27, 2008 Religious beliefs have been used as wedges throughout history, driving various believers into hostile camps. But religious beliefs can also be used as a foundation: a basis to gather, discuss, celebrate and learn. SARAH, the Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope, was launched in 2002… click here to read more
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The Daily Pilot, April 20, 2008 Corona del Mar has been named a distinguished school in Orange County thanks to its program unifying the campus’ diverse groups. Orange County Human Relations bestowed the honor on three schools in Orange County… click here to read more
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