The Board of Directors of the Glendale Human Relations Coalition
(GHRC) is gravely distressed and outraged by the mean-spirited and
hateful commentary expressed by longtime resident Iva Carrico at the City
Council meeting of April 2.
We are proud to assert that a great majority of Glendale residents
outright reject the blatant racism expressed by Ms. Carrico. The hateful
attack against the Armenian community is an attack on all of us. We must
speak out forcefully against hate incidents, including hate speech, as we
do against hate crime. Those who choose to express their right of free
speech by trampling on the dignity of others will and should bear the
moral outrage of the entire community.
Targeting members of our community is irresponsible and won't be
dismissed. GHRC welcomes the News-Press' forthright editorial and
encourages other organizations and individuals to join us in embracing
diversity and in publicly denouncing acts of hate, prejudice and
discrimination. In the words of E. Weisel, "Silence comforts the
oppressor, never the oppressed."
Further, we invite members of the community to visit our coalition
meetings on the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m., at City Hall,
Management Services in the second floor conference room, and participate
in our activities.
GLENDALE HUMAN RELATIONS COALITION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
