United Agains Hate

The City of San Rafael is dedicated to opposing all forms of hate within our communities; we stand with fellow California cities in denouncing rising trends of bias and bullying that have plagued our communities in recent years. United Against Hate was created by civic leaders in direct response to the sharp rise in expressions of hate in our communities.  

Each year, United Against Hate unites Bay Area communities to reaffirm this commitment by empowering local residents to take action in their communities and alter the course of this growing intolerance. United Against Hate Week (Sep. 21-27, 2024) is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. 

What is the City doing for United Against Hate Week 2024? 

September 16: City Proclamation at the Council Meeting 

September 20: UAHW-inspired Reading List by our library team to be released on our website 

September 23–27: UAHW banner at both ends of 4th Street 

September 23–27: Social Media Campaign on Instagram, Facebook, and X 

September 23–27: Flyers for businesses available for pick-up at City Hall 

September 25: Video from elected officials and city leadership supporting UAHW, to be posted on our website 

September 25: Pop-Up Library children’s event in collaboration with Youth in Arts, to create UAHW posters from 5–7 pm at 1009 4th Street 

Ongoing: UAHW posters displayed at city facilities 

We invite everyone to engage in some reading during United Against Hate Week to gain a fresh perspective on our communities or to reframe your understanding of how hate affects individuals and groups alike. Explore these recommended lists for kids, teens, and adults: