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After a spate of hate activity, including white nationalist leafletting, and attacks targeting Asian Americans OC Human Relations Council is asking local organizations and leaders to sign a statement of solidarity. So...

Where do we go from here? After writing statements of support and solidarity over the summer, many organizations are ready to take the next steps in creating equitable workplaces. But fear of...

On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 5:30pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, hundreds of people will gather to celebrate and honor the outstanding human relations work of local individuals, businesses...

Improving campus climate is the focus of all Orange County high schools. At Western High School in Anaheim an organization is improving that climate through student-led presentations and activities that increase...

Last year, there were 165 hate incidents, “which is an alarming 37% increase from last year,” the report said. By City News Service Published Sep 26, 2019 Hate crimes jumped 12% last year...

OC Human Relations' 2018 Hate Crime Report says hate crimes in Orange County continue to escalate. There were 165 hate incidents in 2018, "an alarming 37% increase from last year." ...

CBS/KCAL November 19, 2009 High school junior Ramiro Gonzalez sees it every day. “Discrimination against not only race, but sexual orientation and gender.” That’s just one of the topics students tackled at...

The Orange County Register, October 29, 2009 Some people in San Clemente have been left out of the loop of available services because their needs are going unheard, according to leaders of...

The Los Angeles Examiner, October 9, 2009 “I was racially beaten,” Ryan Honeycutt said, as he recounted his horrific beating during Orange County’s 2nd annual conference on hate crime, organized by OC...

OC Register, December 5, 1999 1955 – Rusty Kennedy starts standing up for human rights when he’s lying down.  In his stroller.  His mother, Natalie, pushes baby Rusty around their Golden Hills...

The Los Angeles Times, December 6, 1998 The changing face of  Orange County is ever more apparent.  The percentage of whites is decreasing, the percentage of Latinos and Asians is increasing...click here...

The OC Register, April 28, 1998 BRIDGES, an Orange County school program, was honored by the White House this week for its efforts to teach youth ethnic tolerance and understanding… click here...

Orange County Register, October 11, 1986 Suspects, motives are elusive a year after Arab spokesman’s death.  This much the FBI will say: a year ago today terrorists killed Arab spokesman Alex Odeh…...

The Orange County Register, May 29, 1986 Last month, after dozens of minority customers claimed they were unfairly denied admittance to Red Onion Restaurants, the California Department of Fair Housing and Employment...

The Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1986 Throughout a day long conference Saturday in Anaheim, spearheaded by the Orange County Human Relations Commission, more than 200 Latino parents heard the message over...

Orange County Register, March 10, 1974 Unlike past years, county administrators are putting more emphasis on “human relations” matters.  Two years ago, when the human relations commission was formed, county supervisors were...

Los Angeles Times, Sept. 20, 1970 The old man stood up proudly to relish a rare moment in his life.  He was telling city hall off.  His complaints detailed a Santa Ana...