PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) A local campaign aimed at tackling hate head-on launched Tuesday night during a collaborative community event and vigil. <\/p>\n
A variety of community groups are part ofthePortland United Against Hate campaign, which involvesbuilding a rapid response system, reporting and tracking hateful acts and providing support and protection to members of the community. <\/p>\n
Dozens of people attended Tuesdays event at Da Vinci Middle School to learn about the campaign and the new website The No Hate Zone. <\/p>\n
The goal is to lessen hate and racism by bringing people together to understand each other, to embrace each other, website creator Sam Sachs said. We can set a different precedence and we can set a standard for change. <\/p>\n
Last month, a swastika was painted on a familys driveway in Northeast Portland. In early February, 2 Eugene businesses were tagged with the same sign. <\/p>\n
Those involved in the campaign hope to make hatecrimes a thing of the past. <\/p>\n
Our bold and intentional collaborative efforts are designed to protect communities from hate and proactively, create a strong base of support, provide the tools and resources to combat oppression, prosper economically and thrive collectively. Portland United Against Hate <\/p>\n
The partnership includes participation from the following groups: <\/p>\n
For more information on Portland United Against Hate, click here. <\/p>\n
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