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Back to Back (B2B): Allies for Human Dignity

B2B is committed to defending human rights and human dignity. We expose and challenge overt bigotry and institutionalized oppression through education, cultural work, and activism. B2B works against racism, homophobia and anti-Semitism.

B2B maintains a strong commitment to “connecting the dots” and collaborates with many area organizations, institutions, and community groups to work most effectively to create change.

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Traveling Photo Exhibits

CALC has three photographic exhibits. The exhibits raise awareness, acceptance and validation for diverse populations in Lane County. They help people understand and appreciate the real experiences of neighbors, co-workers, classmates, and others. They help counter stereotyping and scapegoating.

Each exhibit is free of charge (donations are appreciated). CALC provides set up and take down of each display. The photos can be hung or placed on stands (also provided by CALC), and the display is adaptable to the space that you have available, as some pictures can be left out as needed. Each exhibit is usually on display for one month, but time can be adjusted to fit your needs.

	Shared Communities – Mixed Identities "Some had dark skin, some had skin lighter than mine, but all loved me for me" writes a participant from this exhibit. CALC debuted its newest photo exhibit at the Many Nations Longhouse at the University of Oregon on January 21, 2009, coinciding with the inauguration of President Barack Obama, also of mixed race heritage. The exhibit features over twenty portraits and mini-biographies of Lane County residents whose heritage is racially or ethnically mixed, including those whose identities include African American, British, Caribbean, Caucasian, Chinese, Chicano, Cuban, Filipino, German, Honduran, Hungarian, Irish, Latina, Mayan, Native American, Yaqui and more. Many exhibit photographers and others who worked on the project were also from mixed race or ethnic backgrounds.
	We Are Neighbors The "We Are Neighbors" photo project reminds us of our heritage and helps us recognize the many ways our immigrant neighbors contribute to our communities. The exhibit displays the faces and backgrounds of 45 immigrants from 25 countries who live in Lane County. This display consists of 30 black and white and color photographs in 11" x 14" frames.
	What Does Family Look Like? This exhibit raises community awareness around the many different types of loving and nurturing families that exist in Lane County. Families in this exhibit include: single parent, same sex, interracial, multi-generational, adoptive, and extendeThis display consists of 30 black and white and color photographs in 11" x 14" frames.

 

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I Got Your Back Campaign

The I Got Your Back Campaign is in full swing. When you signup to receive action alerts, you will get regular information about what you can do to have your community’s back!

Here is what you will be pledging to do:
I will stand up for human rights and human dignity.
I will support the right of all people to live free from discrimination and harassment.
I will educate myself and my community about systems of oppression, especially racism, anti- Semitism and heterosexism.
I will fight bigotry and oppression in all its forms — overt and institutionalized.
I will respond to hate activity in our neighborhoods.
I will help mobilize people to take action towards securing a safer, more respectful community for all. During the next year, I’ll be there at least five times supporting human rights and fighting for social justice.

 

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Queer Youth Art Project

Each summer B2B involves youth in conceptualizing and implementing a LGBTQ Youth Art Project at Gay Pride, building youth self-esteem and leadership and giving voice to Queer Youth in our community

In 2007 youth created affirming flags out of recycled materials, which now adorn the CALC office.

In 2008 youth created bumper stickers to decorate a bumper that can be displayed.

In 2009 youth glazed ceramic bowls around the theme of queer youth homelessness.

In 2010 youth made collaged and painted political buttons to wear and distribute to allies and friends.

 

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Stop Hate Campaign

CALC's Back-to-Back program works closely with the Stop Hate Campaign. The Stop Hate Campaign and B2B monitors, maps and coordinates responses to hate activity in our community.

We organize and mobilize neighborhood leafleting and vigils when hate crimes or incidences occur, when Anti-Semitic or holocaust denier activity or lectures occur, and when tagging happens in schools. We do briefings for schools and civic groups.
In the past few months we've put up our Hate Free Zone flyers in windows throughout the Whitaker neighborhood, downtown, south, and west Eugene, and the Centennial neighborhood in Springfield!

CALC recently created an online map of county hate activity. Click on any of the push pins to see information about a specific incident. If you'd like to see a larger version of the map or maps by year or type of activity. If you have information to add to the map, please contact us.

 

Hate Maps

=Harrassment/Intimidation	=Assault	=Other
=Lectures/Speakers	=Flyers/Leaflets	= Vandalism/Graffitti

 

View Lane County Hate Activity in a larger map

 

Here's how else you can help:
Be a good neighbor when racist, anti-Semitic, and anti-gay harassment and intimidation threaten our neighborhoods
Use your eyes and ears to make sure hate doesn't take hold in our communities.
If you witness a hate crime or incident taking place, call 9-1-1 and yell, "I'm calling 9-1-1."
Sign up for our I Got Your Back Action Alerts, and join us in anti-hate leafletting campaigns when hate activity occurs in our community.

If you have any information regarding hate activity or see anything that appears to be hate activity:
Get a license plate number, location and physical descriptions.
Notify law enforcement:
Eugene Police Department (541) 682-5111
Springfield Police Department (541) 726-3714
Lane County Sheriff (541) 682-4140.
Call the Eugene Human Rights Commission (541) 682-5177.
Call the Stop Hate Campaign at (541) 607-8077 or email report_hate@yahoo.com.
Call Community Alliance of Lane County (541) 485-1755.

The Stop Hate Campaign is a volunteer program dedicated to making this a safer community for every one.

 

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