When Hate Hits Home: Actions and Steps for Effective Hate Crimes Prevention

Date: Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 9 - 10:30
Place: Room 3, First Floor
Workshop Track: Civil & Human Rights

Resurfacing painful memories of hate crimes in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is a difficult process, but it can also serve as a tool for empowerment. This workshop will ask our audience to confront the shadows of the past and to examine the movement which dares to confront racism in the United States. Our panel will discuss the current situation of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and identify the best course of action to protect all communities from future attacks. Once the knowledge and tools necessary to root out hate have been acquired, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders can confidently and collectively shout, “No More!”

Speakers:

	Aimee Baldillo Director of Programs Asian American Justice Center		Joyti Chand Associate Coordinator for the Civil Rights Unit South Asian Network
	Ismael Ileto Brother of hate crimes victim, Joseph Ileto		Amanda Annie Ly Youth Advocate Rosemead Youth Leadership Center
	Robin Toma Executive Director Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission (Workshop Moderator)