Hate hides behind silence. It grows when we let things slide.
But together, we can break that silence. We can unlearn, undo, and untangle the ties to racism in our community— starting here, starting now.
Hate doesn’t skip Orange County. It just hides better. You won’t see it on postcards or in real estate ads.
But you’ll feel it in the stares. In the slurs. In the silence. And if you’re Black in Orange County, you already know:
This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about what we’ve normalized. It’s about whose pain gets ignored. It’s about who feels safe—and who doesn’t. Hate is happening here. The question is:
If you’ve been targeted—or witnessed hate—don’t let it go unseen. Make a report online or call 2-1-1. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. You’ll speak with someone trained to listen, help you report what happened, and connect you to real support.
Your report helps:
This isn’t just a hotline. It’s a way to say: HATE HAS NO PLACE HERE.
Hate thrives in silence.
You have the power to fight back.
You’ll reach someone who’s
trained to listen, not judge.
Someone who gets it.
You don’t need to have the right words. You don’t need proof. Just tell your story.
You’ll learn your options—and you won’t have to face them alone.
The Orange County Black Solidarity Network (OCBSN) is a coalition organizations taking action where it’s needed most. We support victims. We train leaders. We give our community the tools to stand up, speak out, and heal.
If you or your organization would like to get involved, please contact
the Orange County Black Solidarity Network at info@ocblacksolidaritynetwork.org.
If you or someone you know has experienced a hate crime or incident, click here or call 2-1-1.