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Latina Transgender Given Award By The Justice Department

The Huffington Post | Laura Steiner | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Lgbt, Video, New York City Anti Violence Project, Transgender, Gay Rights, Latina Transgender, Gay Advocate, Victoria Cruz, Justice Department, East Flatbush, Gay Latinos, Latino Voices News

The Justice Department's National Crime Victim Service Award honors individuals and programs that provide services to victims of crime. Many of the se...

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Why Have a Safety for All Communities Day?

Joyce Choi Li | Posted 07.24.2011

Read More: Lgbtqh, Hate Crimes, New York Crime, Safety, New York City Anti-Violence Project, Violence, Homophobia, Lgbtq Rights, Ny Impact, New York News
Joyce Choi Li

In the wake of a high-profile incident of violence, people approach me with the same question: what does the NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) do to end violence? We now ask you: what will you do to end violence?

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Public Television's In The Life Examines Anti-Gay Hate

Eleanor Moonier | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Hate Crimes, Charles J. Cooper, Lgbt, Mathew Shepherd Hate Crimes Act, Proposition 8, Sharon Stapel, Pbs, Lesbian, New York City Anti-Violence Project, In the LIFE, Gay, Karen Franklin, Hate Speech, Media News
Eleanor Moonier

Hate speech against gay people is embedded in our culture. The most radical voices claim that gay people are a threat to our children and country. What many don't realize is that these messages are crafted by a well-resourced media machine.

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