By Unanimous vote, San Francisco Supervisors take stand against Hate Media
The Hispanic / Latino Anti-Defamation Coalition SF joins the National Hispanic Media Coalition in applauding the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for standing up to Hate Media, by unanimously approving a resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation on hate speech in the media; and
urging the NTIA to update it's 1993 report on the Role of Telecommunications in Hate Crimes.
www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/materials/090995.pdf
Thanks and congratulations to Media Alliance and Public Interest Pictures (BroadcastBlues.tv) for their tremendous energy and support on this effort.
I’m happy to share with you today’s press release (below) on a resolution that was approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously. This is hopefully the first of many throughout the country. We encourage all of you to consider promoting a similar resolution to your local elected bodies.
I want to remind you that we need your help and support to get the word out regarding the campaign against hate speech in media.
- Send an email blast to your members about our campaign (we can provide)
- Call your elected officials and asking for their support for this project
- Distribute postcards at events and have them signed (attached)
- Join us on Facebook and encouraging your members to join: http://tinyurl.com/lzg6c5
- Schedule a talk or other public event to talk about hate speech and what it is doing to the fabric of our communities.
- We need to gather organizational and community leadership support throughout the country. Forward this email to your allies. Hate speech in media is targeted to many groups and hence we are looking for a broad and diverse group of supporters.
...please let us know how you can help!
We have seen the anger and hatred that the proliferation of misinformation about health care reform has caused in recent weeks. As President Obama sets out to reform immigration in 2010, let us build media literacy and awareness before Latinos and other immigrants are once again at the forefront of media attacks.
We appreciate your support.
NHMC Applauds San Francisco Supervisors for Taking a Stand Against Hate Speech in Media
PRESS RELEASE
August 11, 2009
NHMC Applauds San Francisco Supervisors for Taking a Stand Against Hate Speech in Media
Supervisors respond to community groups' request to take action against hate speech in media
Washington, D.C. - Today the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved unanimously a resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation on hate speech in media, allowing public participation via public hearings, and for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to update its 1993 report the "Role of Telecommunications in Hate Crimes."
The Supervisors responded to grassroots activists in the Bay Area who have organized to call attention to the alarming increase of patently false and hateful language in media. For the last three years, the Hispanic / Latino Anti-Defamation Coalition SF has organized annual protests held at Clear Channel Communications. Clear Channel was selected as the protest site due to the Corporation's record of promoting some of the most virulent purveyors of hate and intolerance, including Michael Savage and Glenn Beck, who denigrate communities, groups and individuals.
"Hate Speech in media is not only targeted to the Latino community but also to other communities of color, women, the disabled and Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual and Transgender people. It is a cancer in our society and it needs to be addressed. Government needs to recognize, not ignore, the plight of the people. Today, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is the first elected body to take a stand against hate speech in media. We are hopeful that more courageous elected leaders will also take a stand," said Inez Gonzalez, NHMC V.P., Media Policy.
The San Francico resolution was introduced by Supervisor David Campos and co-sponsored by Supervisors John Avalos, David Chiu, Chris Daly, Bevan Duffy, Eric Mar, Sophie Maxwell and Ross Mirkarimi. The resolution in part states "An investigation on hate speech in the media has the potential of serving the highest interest of free speech." Full information on the resolution may be found at www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/materials/090995.pdf
The City and County of San Francisco prides itself in celebrating diversity in principle, values and practice; the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, reflects these principles, values and practices.
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