Hate doesn’t start as headlines. It starts small — in silence, in side comments, in walls we let go unchallenged. But here in Nevada County, a growing coalition is making sure it ends small, too. This week, our county joins the statewide United Against Hate Week campaign — a movement that turns talk into action and neighbors into allies.
From library events to classroom conversations, the county is inviting all of us to look at what inclusion really means on the ground — and how every voice, big or small, keeps hate from finding a home here.
What “United Against Hate” Looks Like in Nevada County
This isn’t just a hashtag. It’s a collection of real, local efforts that invite us to learn, listen, and lead together.
The Nevada County Library has curated special book lists focused on empathy, social justice, and understanding — think “storytime meets change-making.” You can check out those recommendations at the Nevada County Library’s site.
The county partnered with the Equity Inclusion Leadership Alliance (EILA) to produce a public service video featuring residents, youth, and local leaders sharing what inclusion looks like in daily life.
Schools and community centers are hosting art projects, classroom discussions, and resource boards tied to the campaign’s themes: connection, empathy, and action.
The message is simple but strong: belonging doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built — one small, intentional act at a time.
Join In Local Efforts
You don’t need a microphone or a city badge to join in. Here’s how you can take part:
Pick up one of the featured books from a Nevada County Library.
Read it with your kids, your book club, or just yourself.
Watch and share the PSA.
Find it on the county’s official page — visibility matters.
Post a “We Stand United Against Hate” sign
Download one from the United Against Hate campaign site.
Start a five-minute conversation this week about inclusion
At the dinner table, at the community center, or on a morning walk. Small talk can shift the air.
If every one of us does one small thing, the collective change will be loud enough to echo off these foothills.
In Nevada County, connection runs deeper than politics or zip codes. We share roads, trails, markets, and worries. Standing united against hate isn’t about slogans; it’s about preserving that small-town fabric we’re all part of.
So this week, let’s not just observe — let’s participate. Let’s listen. Let’s act. And let’s prove, once again, that this county’s heart beats strongest when we show up for each other.
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