LA vs Hate Joins Supervisor Horvath and County
Leaders to Launch United Against Hate Week In LA;
New San Fernando Valley Mural Unveiled
Community Mural Highlights Peace, Empathy, and Inclusion as LA vs Hate Mobilizes Residents to Take Action for United Against Hate Week.
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 Robin Toma, Executive Director LA County Commission on Human Relations (third from left) and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, Third District (fifth from left) unveiled a new community mural entitled "Sunset Luminaries" and spoke to residents, community leaders, and community partners at the United Against Hate Week Launch at the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center in Los Angeles on Monday, October 20.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today LA vs Hate, the county’s anti-hate program, launched United Against Hate Week in partnership with LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, and partners, activists, community leaders, and residents, who came together to call for action against the rise in hate, and to urge anyone experiencing hate or discrimination to get confidential support and free assistance by reporting to LAvsHate.org or calling 211.
The event featured the unveiling of "Sunset Luminaries", a new mural at the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, a key member of LA vs Hate’s Rapid Response Network. Created by Carlos Rogel, the mural reflects themes of peace, empathy, and inclusion—values central to the Center’s work, providing both mental health services and support to anyone experiencing bullying, bias-related harassment, or hate violence.
 Robin Toma, Executive Director LA County Commission on Human Relations (behind podium) stands in solidarity with community partners and leaders holding LA vs Hate "Signs of Solidarity" yard signs to bolster community unity and combat hate at the United Against Hate Week Launch at the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center on Monday, October 20.
In response to challenges Angelenos have faced in recent months, including widespread ICE raids and politically divisive rhetoric, speakers emphasized solidarity with the immigrant and vulnerable communities that have been targeted. United Against Hate Week and murals like "Sunset Luminaries" serve as powerful reminders that Angelenos are united in protecting the safety, dignity, and human rights of all.
The new mural is part of LA vs Hate’s newest Signs of Solidarity campaign, a grassroots initiative aimed at addressing alarming increases in hate by distributing community signage —including yard signs, posters, and murals —to deter would-be haters and foster a shared neighborhood identity rooted in inclusion and respect for diversity. "Sunset Luminaries" is LA vs Hate’s 10th mural in Los Angeles, reflecting the program’s focus on arts and culture to engage communities, foster safe spaces, amplify messages against hate, and offer assistance to anyone experiencing any form of hate or discrimination. To view all of LA vs Hate’s murals, click here.
“United Against Hate Week is more than a campaign—it's a call to action. At a time when fear and division threaten our most vulnerable communities, this mural and the solidarity it represents serve as declarations that hate has no home in Los Angeles County,” said Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. “We stand with our immigrant neighbors, with LGBTQ+ communities, with people of all faiths and backgrounds—because our diversity is our strength. I’m proud to partner with LA vs Hate and the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center to uplift healing, unity, and the shared humanity that binds us all.”
"United Against Hate Week gives our multitude of partners – and anyone who wants to make a difference - the chance to ramp up our efforts to collectively overwhelm hate, no matter if it’s coming from a neighbor or a federal agent - with unity and action," said Robin Toma, Executive Director, LA County Commission on Human Relations. "This mural reflects the resilience and diversity of the San Fernando Valley and stands as a visible symbol of hope and solidarity, especially for communities facing heightened fear and targeted discrimination. It reminds us of the ongoing work we must do to prevent hate and support those most affected."
According to the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations’ 2023 Hate Crime Report, reported hate crimes increased 45% from 930 in 2022 to 1,350 in 2023—the highest number recorded since tracking began in 1980.
United Against Hate Week (UAHW), taking place October 19–25, is a statewide call to civic action against hate, discrimination, and bias. Each year, community leaders, activists, and residents come together to take action against the hate that threatens our communities.
Now in its eighth year in Los Angeles County, UAHW grew out of a 2017 Bay Area poster campaign responding to white supremacist rallies in Berkeley and San Francisco and was established as an annual event by Not in Our Town, a national anti-hate organization. Each year, communities across the country participate in hosting webinars, screenings, art projects, community dialogues, and other events designed to engage residents and strengthen efforts to combat hate. For a list of UAHW events, visit the 2025 UAHW Calendar.
For more information and to report acts of hate and discrimination, visit LAvsHate.org or call 2-1-1.
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About the LA County Commission on Human Relations
The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations is dedicated to protecting human rights and promoting positive human relations in our richly diverse, multicultural county throughout all five Supervisorial Districts. The Commission works to develop programs that proactively address racism, homophobia, religious prejudice, linguistic bias, anti-immigrant sentiment, and other divisive attitudes that can lead to intercultural tension, hate crimes, and related violence. For more information about LA County’s Commission on Human Relations, click here.
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About the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors
The LA County Commission on Human Relations is housed within the Executive Office of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The Executive Office provides a multi-functional support role for the Board of Supervisors in administering and managing technology, staffing, procurement, and facilities resources, as well as the publication of information for the Board, various County departments, and the public. The Executive Office also administers and oversees over 30 County commissions and offices, and its mission is to provide excellent customer service and support the Board in achieving its objectives.
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About LA vs Hate
LA vs Hate is a community-centered program designed to support all residents of Los Angeles County. Led by the County's Human Relations Commission, LA vs Hate is a system of creating and amplifying diverse anti-hate messaging; providing easy ways to report and get help for hate; and expanding networks for actions against hate. Its mission is to ensure that every person feels a sense of belonging and safety in our county. LA vs Hate boosts reporting of hate activity, helps hate victims to access a broad range of assistance and support, and prevents hate from happening in the first place. LA vs Hate is based on continuous campaigning and a unique approach in arts-based messaging that recognizes the diversity of community identities, and the value of knowing about hate incidents, in addition to hate crimes, to inform our strategies and priorities.
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