Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Division of Human Rights' Hate and Bias Prevention Unit on Thursday launched a public information campaign to educate New Yorkers about combating hate and reporting incidents.
The campaign, titled "Call Out Hate," will be featured in multiple transit systems, in the New York City Subway, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road train cars and stations and integrated into statewide division educational events, according to a press release.
"Hate has no place in New York State, and it is critical that we come together to prevent any person from enduring discrimination or feeling endangered because of hateful rhetoric or acts," Hochul said. "We must 'Call Out Hate' wherever we see it, and in doing so, we will empower our communities to protect each other and find commonality in our differences."
The initiative builds on efforts by the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) to provide greater resources and support for individuals affected by hate and bias. The governor founded the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit (HBPU), a unit of the NYS DHR, to offer assistance to communities affected by hate incidents, resources for conflict resolution, restorative justice practices and guidance on filing complaints with the appropriate agencies.
“Hateful rhetoric and divisive comments steeped in bias tear at the fabric of our great state. Acts of hate and bias are intolerable," said New York State Division of Human Rights Acting Commissioner Denise M. Miranda.
New Yorkers can report incidents via the state's toll-free helpline at (844) NO-2-HATE or use an online form.
