Name: It takes a community to eradicate hate
Uploaded: 2020-12-01T20:49:57Z
Duration: 10 min 50 s
Description: Standing up to discrimination and hate should be everyone's business, says community activist Wale Elegbede. In this vital talk, he shares how his community in La Crosse, Wisconsin came together to form an interfaith group in response to Islamophobia and racism -- and shows why a mentality of caring for your neighbors can make life better for everyone.

Standing up to discrimination and hate should be everyone's business, says community activist Wale Elegbede. In this vital talk, he shares how his community in La Crosse, Wisconsin came together to form an interfaith group in response to Islamophobia and racism -- and shows why a mentality of caring for your neighbors can make life better for everyone.

Wale Elegbede: It takes a community to eradicate hate

It takes a community to eradicate hate

Strategist, change-maker, social justice advocate

After experiencing racial and Islamophobic trauma, a community unites to combat hate, proving collective action can foster hope.

Hate crimes against Muslims and other minorities soared post-9/11, underscoring the urgent need for solidarity and understanding.

La Crosse, Wisconsin exemplifies how interfaith collaboration can dismantle prejudice, offering a blueprint for peaceful coexistence.