March 28, 2011
The attacks of September 11, 2001 left a dramatic and sobering reality in their wake: not only did they have the immediate impact of loss for thousands of people, but they have also marked the beginning of a rising tide of hate violence against Muslims, immigrants and refugees in the United States. more
March 28, 2011
A gay man was brutally assaulted leaving a theater in Portland. KKK signs were posted in Hallowell and black effigies hung from trees on Mount Desert Island. Swastikas were scrawled on public buildings. In 2008, stories of hate permeated the headlines of Maine newspapers. more
March 28, 2011
The winter storms did not stop Lewiston/ Auburn residents from coming together in a spirit of fellowship and understanding at the Center’s on-going Community Conversation series. more
April 10, 2010
For the past decade, the Center for Preventing Hate has been working with youth and adults throughout Maine and around the world to reduce fear and promote respect. On April 8th, the Center hosted FEARLESS: A 10th Anniversary Celebration to mark this important milestone. FEARLESS featured an exciting series of interactive exhibits that simulated… more