Hate-fueled violence can have no safe harbor in America.
“When ordinary Americans cannot participate in the basic activities of everyday life—like shopping at the grocery store or praying at their house of worship—without the fear of being targeted and killed for who they are, our democracy – and the very fabric of our society – is at risk.
On Thursday, September 15, President Biden will host the United We Stand Summit at the White House to counter the destructive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety, mobilize diverse sectors of society and communities across the country to these dangers, and put forward a shared, inclusive, bipartisan vision for a more united America.
Americans of all backgrounds, beliefs, and political affiliations remain overwhelmingly united in their opposition to hate-fueled violence. The United We Stand Summit will bring together Uniters from across America who are leading work in their communities to build bridges and address hate and division, including survivors of hate-fueled violence. The summit includes bipartisan federal, state, and local officials, civil rights groups, faith and community leaders, technology and business leaders, law enforcement officials, former members of violent extremist groups who now work to prevent violence, gun violence prevention leaders, media representatives, and cultural figures. The Summit will feature a national address from President Biden as well as bipartisan panels and conversations on countering hate-fueled violence, preventing mobilization to violence, and fostering unity.
We hope this summit will also include you. Communities across the country will be invited to watch the summit live and engage in a national conversation.” (https://unitedwestand.gov/)
Engagement Toolkit
Communities across the country are invited to watch the summit live, engage in a national conversation about standing together against hate-fueled violence, and use the summit as a launch pad for local service and bridge-building.