San Diego is no place for hate.
That’s the message from city leaders and community members during Unite Against Hate Week.
Two San Diego City Councilmen Thursday denounced hate amid a rise in hate crimes in the city, state and country, offering tools and resources to report incidents and support victims.
Councilmen Raul Campillo and Stephen Whitburn met Thursday during United Against Hate Week.
“In District 3, we’ve seen targeted attacks on our LGBTQ+ community and businesses, a stark reminder that hate has real and harmful impacts on our friends, neighbors and loved ones,” Whitburn said. “We cannot and will not allow hate to divide us or undermine the inclusive values that define our city.”
“Let’s be very, very clear,” said Campillo, “San Diego stands firmly, and unequivocally, against hate in all its forms.”
Thursday morning, Campillo and Whitburn were joined by representatives from law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community for a news conference at Rich’s Nightclub …