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Tino, a gay Latino in his 50s, always sensed his neighbor's hatred. He had experienced discrimination before, but this proved to be different. One day, his neighbor's hatred turned violent. In his own home, in front of his two sons, his neighbor attacked him. The assault was brutal, punctuated by homophobic slurs and death threats. … Continue reading Tino’s Story: A father’s fight for survival

In the most southern part of California, communities across the region are actively working together to amplify voices, heal wounds, and cultivate a field of hope in the face of hate. The beauty and impact of the Stop the Hate Border Region program lies not in a single bloom, but in the collective vibrancy of … Continue reading A Field of Hope: the Border Region’s Collective Effort to Stop the Hate

In the early 2000s, the Somali community in San Diego was facing a crisis: Somali youth were being heavily recruited into local gangs amid an uptick in regional gang violence. Somali families and community leaders — many of whom were recent arrivals to the U.S. fleeing war in their homeland — recognized that isolation and … Continue reading Somali Family Service: Promoting Wellness and Voice Among San Diego’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities

In the summer of 2024, Cal State San Marcos launched the university’s first ever Gagana Sāmoa Language & Performing Arts Program, giving 30 children and 30 adults the opportunity to learn Samoan language, culture, and traditional practices including song and dance. For many students, the program was their first opportunity to formally learn Gagana Samoa, … Continue reading Samoan Language & Performing Arts: Building Histories & Creating Belonging

National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) is a grantee partner of the statewide Stop the Hate program, funded through the California Department of Social Services