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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2016-11-29 | 2 | Bias-motivated graffiti at Edison Elementary and other events following the election, it decided to hold the meeting this evening. President Williams introduced Superintendent McPhetridge who talked about lesson 9, the history of the LGBTQ roundtable, and the need for AUSD to continue the dialogue about tolerance of differences in the classroom, turning the Me to the We. The Black Achievers Alliance and ALCANCE (Latino roundtable), have been formed to broaden the discussion and the work on inclusiveness. Recent racist graffiti prompted the community to come together through efforts of groups like ACCYF, SSHRB, APD, and community leaders. Superintendent McPhetridge thanked the Board for helping start the conversation. President Williams then introduced Chief Rolleri who said that he agreed with statements made by Superintendent McPhetridge and that the Department takes these incidents seriously. He added that the efforts by John Knox White are more indicative of the community than the racist comments. In the last three years, there have been eight reported incidents of hate crimes. The bias-motivated graffiti had no witnesses, and no cameras at the site. The case will be re-opened if more information becomes available. President Williams thanked AUSD Board member Barbara Kahn who first brought this issue to the Board's attention, and then invited input from those in attendance. Public Comment: Councilmember Tony Daysog thanked SSHRB members and staff for their work, adding that the Board has played an important role in changing the City in a positive direction. He said that it is important to say no to hate, that Alameda has always had an open door, and that he appreciated the work of SSHRB to open that door even more. Reverend Laura Rose spoke as the pastor of First Congregational Church Alameda, a mother, and someone who is active in LGBTQ community. She shared that she is Co-leader of the All Faiths Coalition, a group that is here to support and work with community groups. Reverend Rose felt that the convening of a vigil after the election was proactive and a great idea by the community. The Edison incident followed that vigil. She added that kids are hearing that other kids of different skin color are going to be pushed out of the country, and that with these types of discussions happening, adults have to be ready to engage. She stated that not all in the Muslim community feel safe in participating in activities and work is needed to build confidence and trust. She concluded with a suggestion that the City should get Everyone Belongs Here posters up throughout the City and in businesses and other locations. Sister Pat Nagle, a member of the All Faiths Coalition, shared that she is saddened by events that have occurred, but also heartened by the community response to these events. She added that diversity is a wonderful thing, and that she was saddened by the meanness generated by the discussions around Propositions L1 and M1, stating that everyone needs, and has a right to, a home. She concluded with hope that everyone can come together around the rental crisis, and asked SSHRB to help bring the community together around housing and affordable housing, | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-11-29.pdf |