Los Angeles County and city officials Monday unveiled a community mural called “Sunset Luminaries” in the San Fernando Valley, marking the second day of United Against Hate Week, a statewide initiative to take action against hate, discrimination and bias.
Now in its eighth year, United Against Hate Week, Oct. 19-25, is being commemorated with events and activities to urge anyone experiencing hate or discrimination to get confidential support by reporting to LAvHate.org or calling 211.
United Against Hate Week grew out of a 2017 Bay Area poster campaign responding to white supremacist rallies in Berkeley and San Francisco. It was later established as an annual event by Not in Our Town, a national anti-hate organization.
Each year, communities across the country participate in hosting web