LA vs Hate begins its latest coalition

“Stop the Hate” has been the slogan and mission at the local, state, and federal levels. A Hollywood-backed unity coalition has invited multiple celebrities to support the cause.
LA vs Hate, the county’s anti-hate system, announced the LA vs Hate Unity Coalition, a new collaborative effort composed of public figures from the arts, sports, and entertainment industries dedicated to combating hate and promoting unity. Joining the Unity Coalition as it launches are Alyssa Milano, Paul George, Tig Notaro, Chelsea Rendon, Nathan Davis Jr., and KC Porter, with many more to come. Launched by the LA County Commission on Human Relations in 2019, LA vs Hate is a community-centered program designed to mobilize all residents of Los Angeles County to unite against and report hate, and support those who have been victims of hate-motivated acts.
“We are launching the LA vs Hate Unity Coalition because we believe that public figures can play a powerful role in creating positive change and spreading awareness of the resources LA vs Hate has to offer all residents,” said Robin Toma, executive director of the Los Angeles Commission on Human Relations. “This coalition provides a unique space for individuals from diverse backgrounds to lend their unique lived experiences as experiences, as well as their power and privilege, to support the unity of all our communities against hate, hostility, and systemic discrimination. Together, we can make a significant difference in standing up to prejudice, bigotry, inequity, and fulfilling our vision of a shared sense of belonging.”
Reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County grew 18 percent from 790 to 929 in 2022, the second largest number in more than 20 years, according to the most comprehensive report on hate crimes in LA County. For the past eight years, hate crimes have been trending upward since 2013, there has been a 143 percent increase. This underscores the critical importance of LA vs Hate and the county’s collective efforts to address the rise of hate county-wide and beyond. The program just announced that its reporting hotline received 2,300 reports of hate acts since launching in 2019, with the vast majority (nearly 90%) of individuals who reported a hate incident to 211LA seeking a follow-up to get needed free services offered by LA vs Hate, 211-LA, and its many community partners.
“I am joining LA vs Hate’s Unity Coalition because, as a Los Angeles resident and community advocate, I want to do my part to push back against the rise of hate,” said Palmdale native Paul George, formerly with the Los Angeles Clippers and now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. “I look forward to working with this coalition to support communities who have been targeted for hate and to spread positive messages of solidarity and unity. No matter who you are and where you come from, you should feel safe and welcome in Los Angeles.”