Despite national economic upheaval during 2008-2009, Michigan has maintained its third place rank, behind California and New Jersey, on the FBI’s annual hate crime report. And when Michigan residents witnessed the re-emergence of double-digit unemployment for the first time in a generation, the Southern Poverty Law Center noted in its Spring 2009 issue of Intelligence Report: The Year in Hate, that organized hate groups in the state actually dropped to 23. And that was the good news.
Shortly thereafter, a new hate group hatched and began spreading across the state.
Criminal incidents motivated by bias against race, religion, national origin/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability are on the rise across the country. This conference will provide a structured opportunity for Michigan to develop community-based response systems and address the needs of our communities and victims of bias motivated incidents.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, September 25, 2009
MSU Kellogg Center East Lansing, Michigan
And yes, this event is still FREE to registered participants. Free parking is also provided.
Questions or suggestions may be sent to MIAAHCEvents@miaahc.org