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Board proclaims United Against Hate Week; local coalition outlines events and support

Hermosa Beach City School District Board of Education · September 12, 2024
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Summary

The board adopted a resolution recognizing United Against Hate Week (Sept. 21–27). A coalition speaker from the Beach Cities Health District outlined community events, an interfaith LGBTQ solidarity gathering, and a local nutrition pantry drive.

The Hermosa Beach board unanimously approved resolution S13 recognizing United Against Hate Week (Sept. 21–27). Staff recommended adoption to align with the district’s goals of community partnership, equity and inclusion.

Vanessa Poster, a member of the Beach Cities Health District board and organizer with the Community Coalition Against Hate, thanked the district and described multiple South Bay events, including a peace wave on Sept. 21, a community interfaith gathering for LGBTQ solidarity, and a nutrition pantry drive with drop boxes at district offices and the police department. Poster encouraged families and staff to participate and referenced a short information link (www.bit.ly/southbayversushate) and local coverage coming in the EasyReader.

Trustees supported the proclamation and asked staff to coordinate with coalition partners on outreach and donation logistics.