Hate Speech: How We Can Respond

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Teens, Adults, Seniors
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How can we achieve mutual understanding and respect, while at the same time preserving our freedom of speech? We’ll look at successful approaches for overcoming impulsive judgments that eliminate the possibility of real communication, and learn proven strategies for supporting targets of hate speech.

In this series on “Defining and Responding to Hate Speech,” we will examine the phenomenon of hate speech, and effective responses to this destructive trend in our community, popular culture, and American civic discourse. Co-organized by FVRLibraries and Circle of Peace, a local initiative of diverse citizens seeking to bring together people across religious, ethnic, and cultural divides to strengthen the common bond of humanity.

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Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.