Over the past few weeks we’ve seen a spike in reports of harassment and hate crimes across New York City. We’re hearing stories of assault from our friends and our family – from Jews, Muslims, turbaned men and East Asians. So, at a time when many of our neighbors fear for their safety in public places, what are the best ways to stay safe?

Epicenter’s S. Mitra Kalita talks to Kalaya’an Mendoza to answer those questions. Kalaya’an is the director of mutual protection for Nonviolent Peaceforce, a global civil society organization. Kalaya’an also hosts bystander training and community safety workshops across New York City.

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Epicenter explains: Are Islamophobia and antisemitism on the rise?

Everyday advice to stop Islamophobia and antisemitism in their tracks

Over the past few weeks we’ve seen a spike in reports of harassment and hate crimes across New York City. We’re hearing stories of assault from our friends and our family – from Jews, Muslims, turbaned men and East Asians. So, at a time when many of our neighbors fear for their safety in public places, what are the best ways to stay safe?
Epicenter’s S. Mitra Kalita talks to Kalaya’an Mendoza to answer those questions. Kalaya’an is the director of mutual protection for Nonviolent Peaceforce, a global civil society organization. Kalaya’an also hosts bystander training and community safety workshops across New York City.
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<a href="https://nonviolentpeaceforce.org/">Learn more about Nonviolent Peaceforce</a>
<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/a-practical-guide-to-dealing-with-people-who-hate-us/ ">A practical guide to dealing with people who hate us</a>
<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/how-to-be-a-more-responsible-bystander/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://epicenter-nyc.com/how-to-be-a-more-responsible-bystander/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700162845090000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qofIMNSa8PJvcbi0r96vZ">How to be a more responsible bystander</a>
<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/epicenter-explains-are-islamophobia-and-antisemitism-on-the-rise/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://epicenter-nyc.com/epicenter-explains-are-islamophobia-and-antisemitism-on-the-rise/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700162845090000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FaH5dHpVv0WT9wbSSOXlP">Epicenter explains: Are Islamophobia and antisemitism on the rise?</a>
<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/everyday-advice-to-stop-islamophobia-and-antisemitism-in-their-tracks/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://epicenter-nyc.com/everyday-advice-to-stop-islamophobia-and-antisemitism-in-their-tracks/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700162845090000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2bb4ZiRbGDYT9T83xJmQg2">Everyday advice to stop Islamophobia and antisemitism in their tracks</a>

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Welcome to the Epicenter NYC podcast. Every week we share an in-depth look at one of our top stories. We'll also take a moment to share a story from one our neighbors - someone like you! For more visit us at <a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/">epicenter-nyc.com</a> and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Production: <a href="https://www.pirateaudio.co/">https://www.pirateaudio.co/</a>

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