Here are some ways to fight hate:
- Call out hate speech: Speak up calmly and firmly against hate speech to show you don’t agree with it.
- Prioritize hate crimes: Law enforcement agencies can send a message that discrimination and harassment are not tolerated by making combating hate crimes a priority.
- Encourage reporting: Encourage people to report all hate incidents and crimes.
- Strengthen community relations: Strengthen relations between diverse communities through programming and restorative justice practices.
- Provide educational resources: Provide educational resources and training.
- Practice empathy and understanding: Practice empathy and understanding, and focus on forgiveness.
- Engage in self-reflection: Engage in self-reflection, and practice mindfulness and meditation.