tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66305237853965792122011-07-28T09:02:42.807-07:00Not In Our Town is a documentary series and campaign that combines public television broadcasts with grassroots events, educational outreach and online activities to help communities battling hate talk to — and learn from — each other. Since the critically acclaimed PBS specials sparked a movement against hate crimes in 1995, Not In Our Town has grown to become one of the country's leading resources for community organizations seeking to prevent and respond to hate crimes.Not In Our Townhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009508006386343220noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630523785396579212.post-81730033454776253012008-03-12T19:22:00.000-07:002008-03-12T19:23:55.379-07:00

After participating in Beyond Us and Them, the next step is to continue conversations and begin putting plans of action into motion. In the posts below, you can discuss the breakthrough sessions you participated in and share ideas to continue working to make Silicon Valley a welcoming and inclusive community that stands up to bias and hate.

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After participating in Beyond Us and Them, where do you see room for improvement in your community? What can you do as an individual to fight hate? What actions will you take to make Silicon Valley a model of diversity, acceptance, and respect?

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How is your community changing? What will you do to promote cultural exchange and understanding in your community?

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How do bullying and harassment in schools affect the community as a whole? How can we teach young people not only to not participate in bullying and harassment, but to stand up against these things in constructive ways? What models have you seen, and how do they work?

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Many people feel that Silicon Valley is already a safe and inclusive community. After this event, what do you think? Where is there room for work and improvement, and what successes should be celebrated? How important is public awareness of a community’s commitment to diversity and inclusion?

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There are many different faith communities in Silicon Valley. If you belong to a faith community, how do issues of diversity, bias, and intolerance come up there? Could interfaith initiatives be helpful for sharing ideas about preventing bias incidents in addition to promoting understanding of different faiths?

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How does your workplace deal with the challenges of diversity? What ideas did you hear today that you could bring back to your own workplace? Share your own ideas and experiences.

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Did you learn more about how your local law enforcement is addressing issues of hate and bias? How can you work with them to prevent bias incidents? As law enforcement representatives, did you gain any insights about how to respond to bias incidents? How can you help to strengthen relations between your community and law enforcement?

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Why are we asking you to give up half a day to engage in a discussion about how to address intolerance?Short Answer: Because we believe this community has the capacity to provide new models for preventing hate crimes that can be used by people across the country and around the world. This event is designed to spark action deep inside our communities that will raise awareness about bias and

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“Beyond Us and Them” is a half-day forum with an emphasis on ideas and networking about diversity issues that can make or break the fabric of our communities.When: Thursday, March 13, Noon - 5:30 PM(includes half-hour networking time at end)Where: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, 94303Cost: Free, includes lunchFor registration information, please email Elliot Margolies, Event

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A documentary co-production of The Working Group and KQED, "Not In Our Town Northern California" follows five nearby communities that were shaken by hate crimes but found a creative, unifying way to respond. Viewing these local stories can help spark discussion about issues facing young people that may be festering but often go unexpressed.This blog is a space where students, parents and

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