Tag: hate
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Coalition for Peace Action hold vigil standing against hate and bigotry
Holding aloft signs that proclaimed, “Solidarity Against Hate and Bigotry,” nearly 30 people assembled on Nassau Street at Palmer Square in a vigil to protest the surge in hatred directed toward minority, religious and ethnic groups, as well as the gay, lesbian and transgender community. The hour-long vigil, which was held Dec. 17, was organized…
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Edison Council comes to agreement with resolution against COVID-19 related hate speech and bias crimes
EDISON – The seven-member dais of the Edison Township Council has come to a consensus after reworking a resolution against COVID-19 related hate speech and bias crimes. “The purpose of the resolution is to address hate towards race, religion and ethnicity,” Council Vice President Sam Joshi said. Joshi proposed the new reworked resolution at a…
