Item 2: We All Belong / Anit-Hate Austin Equity and Inclusion Presentation — original pdf

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We All Belong/ Anti-Hate Austin Equity and Inclusion Human Rights Commission Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of Austin Equity and Inclusion Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer We All Belong The We All Belong Campaign aligns City efforts with the specific needs and lived experiences of impacted communities. Council Resolution 20250704-122 moved We All Belong under the leadership of Austin Equity and Inclusion's - Human Rights Division to ensure stronger alignment and coordination with campaign messaging and goals. This seven-page resolution identified an expanded campaign including: • Intergovernmental Committee on Hate Crimes • Hate Crimes Web Portal • Community Engagement and Notification Program • Training and Protocols • Data and Transparency Timeline to Date Council Resolution 20250704-122 *Resolution formally transferred to Austin Equity and Inclusion on October 01, 2025 July 2025 – April 27, 2026 • Community Engagement and Feedback: AEI met and continues to meet with stakeholders focused on anti- hate efforts, community leaders, City Commissions, City Council, Travis County partners and City of Austin leadership, agencies and departments surrounding the action items listed in Resolution. Intergovernmental Committee: AEI and City leadership has met with various members of the intergovernmental committee (members assigned by Resolution). First formal meeting to be held May 6, 2026 • • Anti- Hate Body: To assess the potential design of a City-led anti-hate body, AEI reviewed peer city best practices, models recommended by stakeholders (such as SAART), Commission recommendations surrounding anti-hate, feedback from stakeholders, and conducted a survey for community feedback. Updates on all components of the Resolution were detailed in the following memorandums set forth by City Manager’s Officer to City Council: • October 8, 2025 • April 27, 2026 Anti-Hate Resolution and Human Rights Commission Council Resolution 20250704-122 • AEI researched recommendations previously made by the Human Rights Commission (HRC), the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, and Joint Inclusion Committee. The review found strong alignment with the HRC’s existing charter and responsibilities. • The HRC’s charter assigns responsibilities that closely align with the duties outlined in the resolution. • Sharing best practices on hate crime prevention and response aligns with the HRC’s role in advising on discrimination issues and supporting intergroup relations training. • Analyzing hate crime data and trends aligns with the HRC’s responsibility to conduct research and gather information regarding the treatment of protected groups. • Providing intergovernmental recommendations reflects the HRC’s authority to recommend legislation and policy to the City Council. HRC Anti-Hate Working Group Council Resolution 20250704-122 • Proposal: Given the substantial overlap between the responsibilities outlined in the resolution and the HRC’s existing responsibilities, AEI recommends that the HRC establish a dedicated working group to focus on hate crime prevention and response. • Purpose of Anti-Hate Working Group: Establish an anti-hate working group with diverse representation across all City districts. This working group would support sharing grants and other opportunities with communities, serve as a diverse body of community representatives to discuss topical issues publicly, and collaborate with AEI to create spaces for community members to share experiences and make recommendations. • AEI recommends that the HRC Working Group be composed of: • The Chair of the HRC, • Two HRC Commissioners, • Four ex officio seats for APD/APD Victim Services, Travis County DA’s office, Sheriff’s Office, Travis County Attorney, and • 16 Working Group members selected from the community. *The recommended number of working group members is intended to accommodate the significant community interest in participation. Ways to Connect Phone: 512-974-3251 Austintexas.gov/oei Social Media: facebook.com/AustinEquityandInclusion Mailing Address: Austin Equity and Inclusion Civil Rights, Equity and Human Rights Division P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Physical Addresses: Civil Rights and Human Rights Divisions One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 515 Austin, TX 78704 Equity Division J. Snell Building 1050 East 11th Street, Suite 250 Austin, TX 78702 Sign up for our AEI newsletter! Sign up for the Equity Action Team (EAT) Newsletter!