The OC Register, April 17, 2008 The number of hate crimes reported in Orange County last year dropped sharply according to a report by OC Human Relations Commission. However, the report found that African-Americans, who make up less than 2% of Orange County’s population, continue to be targeted more than any other group… click here to read more
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URI-NA Briefings, April 8,2008 The Orange County Human Relations Commission will soon be “Honoring outstanding people for their exemplary contributions to our schools, community and police departments.” SARAH-CC organizer Sande Harte has been recognized in the category of Community Leaders… click here to read more
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Fullerton Observer, March 15, 2008 OC Human Relations 14th annual youth conference featured more than 20 interactive workshops, where students explored issues of identity and culture and developed leadership skills. Over 500 students attended the event… click here to read more
Read more →OC Register, December 27, 2007 Sixteen local Spanish-speaking parents graduate from 6-week course designed to improve communication and build leaders. The main goal is to get parents involved in the educational system… click here to read more
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The Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2007 Reported hate crimes were up slightly last year, with African-Americans the most targeted group, according to an annual tally. The Orange County Human Relations Commission reported 101 such incidents or crimes in 2006, compared to 97 in 2005… click here to read more
Read more →The Orange County Register, May 18, 2007 Blacks are the most frequent target of hate crimes in Orange County, but leaders fear that new statistics don’t show a true picture of the problem. The county’s annual report revealed 19 hate crimes aimed at blacks in 2006 compared to 2005’s 17… click here to read more
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The Fullerton News Tribune, May 10, 2007 Virginia Han knows what it’s like to be bullied, to be non-confrontational and to be fearful of retaliation. She knows and she won’t stand for such behavior… click here to read more
Read more →The Orange County Register, April 24, 2007 Strengthening rapport with the city’s Arab-American and Muslim communities required Anaheim police officer Omar Adham to show his trustworthiness. OC Human Relations will honor Adham for his efforts in strengthening ties with those communities… click here to read more
Read more →The Orange County Register, April 24, 2007 At-risk children have found a champion in an 83-year-old Newport Beach resident. Joe Rosener is being awarded for his work with Community and School Collaboration, an organization which helps at-risk youth and the families through education and family support… click here to read more
Read more →Fullerton Observer, March 15, 2007 Walk In My Shoes is a day-long event designed to provide Orange County educators and students with information and skills to meet the opportunities and challenges of living in a diverse county. Over 450 participants from 25 schools will attend… click here to read more
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