Community and civic leaders in Oakland gathered at Chinatown’s Wilma Chan Park on Oct. 16 for the unveiling of a new mural symbolizing unity, strength, and peace as hate crimes continue to rise across the Golden State.

This year, the City of Oakland opted to recognize United Against Hate week by highlighting art, bringing on legendary street art crew the Illuminaries to paint the nearly 40-foot mural. The mural, titled “Together, We Rise,” was unveiled Oct. 16, marking the beginning of United Against Hate week, which runs from Oct. 19-25.

The weeklong event was founded in 2018 in response to the sharp rise in hate crimes based on race, gender, religion, disability and sexual orientation across California and around the country at the time.

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