A new series directed by Ava DuVernay tells the story of the Central Park Five—teenage boys of color who were wrongly convicted of gang rape in 1989.

After spending years in prison, new evidence was brought to light in 2002, exonerating the five boys.

“Locking up those boys for a gang rape that had not happened but that most of society believed in was the same as planting a bomb in their lives that never stopped exploding.” Today, the march continues.

You can fight hate. Join forces with others in your community to stand up to bigotry.

Educate yourself about extremism. Support victims of hate-motivated violence.

Pressure leaders to make change. Teach acceptance, diversity and inclusion.