Steve Royse Jennifer Freeman Lisa Lopez Manchiu Tam Kara Pitts-Juarez Jordan Bentley Kristine Johnson Photo courtesy of Buikhu.

Steve RoyseJennifer Freeman

Lisa LopezManchiu Tam

Kara Pitts-JuarezJordan Bentley

Kristine JohnsonPhoto courtesy of Buikhu

Middle and High School kids need to know the truth about Hate Groups, and our goal is to make sure they are aware of these groups and get a chance to make an informed decision. We will be asking students to take action and stop Hate in its tracks by raising cultural awareness, supporting victims of hate crimes, and refrain from labeling.

Steen Keith Fenrich1981 – 2000

Killed by step-father because he was gay.

Hatred Violence against minority groups Target against race Racism and separation of races

James Byrd, Jr.Brutally beaten and dragged for miles behind a vechicle in June of 1998. His death was senseless and beyond cruel, recognized as a barbaric hate crime committed for no reason - other than the fact that he was black.

Participate or encouragement of violence toward minority groups

Racist beliefs and practices Hopelessness about the future Reject traditional American values Looking for a place to belong Many have experienced a life-threatening illness

which frightened them severely Desensitized to the fear of death Support and involvement in other hate groups

Hopelessness Racism Violence Paranoia Scapegoating Terrorists Extreme religion Family history Acceptance

Create an on campus organization or forum in which anyone can voice opinions or thoughts on why Hate groups may exist and what can be done to prevent them.(making sure that an adult is a mediator)