Philadelphia Symposium to Combat Hate

by Aviva Perlo

On January 6, 2023, over 75 people gathered at the Parkway Free Library of Philadelphia to talk about hate crimes, combating hate, legal protections, and the importance of partnerships.

The Symposium was organized by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations. The commission was the first in the country in 1951 to open a city office dedicated to eradicating discrimination and promoting equality in employment, housing, public spaces, and more.