An incredible piece of mail surprised Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi in the fall of 2012: a box of one thousand miniature paper cranes in assorted colors. They were sent from Norwood Junior High School as a show of support and compassion for the victims and town of Oak Creek, WI after the town was rocked by a shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple.
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January 8, 2015 - 7:04pm
The Not In Our Town Bloomington/Normal group will host a police and community dialogue later this month, aiming to raise conversation in the twin cities about police practices, procedures and policies.
December 30, 2014 - 10:10am
As we reflect on another year of the Not in Our Town network’s transformative work to end hate, there are countless moments of courage, resilience, and problem solving. Here are highlights from 2014 from communities, schools, and law enforcement agencies.
December 23, 2014 - 10:10am
In Not In Our Town’s 20 years of filmmaking and engagement, we have learned how one community can inspire another. This Spring, we premiered Waking in Oak Creek, which has already made its way to hundreds of towns and schools nationwide. After the film’s March premiere in Oak Creek, nearly 800 leaders have requested the film to bring together their communities, cadets, and classrooms in discussion around issues of hate and intolerance.
Today we kick off a series of stories featuring local leaders using this inspiring story of tragedy and triumph.
December 18, 2014 - 10:33am
The Not In Our Town team went to the streets of downtown Oakland to ask residents what they would like to see change in the aftermath of Ferguson.
Video produced by Jeremy Jue and Diana Wendel, with Cassandra Belson. Stills courtesy of Berkeleyside.
See more Not In Our Town content on Ferguson.