Diversity

Issues in DiversityRocky Point, NY

Hate crime, 2006. Resulted in "Stop the Hate" Campaign in high school. violence prevention seminars were held and manditory workshops. This became annual.

June 2011, 4 teenagers were arrested in RP for spray painting swastikas on a home and setting a car on fire. This resulted in the SAD club awarness program.

My best friend, Chinese American. Bullied in school for being different, therefore was ashamed by her heritage.