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Stories Of Hate
Hate can be a harmful or malicious act towards that is based on factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or beliefs. Hate can show up as verbal abuse, discrimination, violence, or even systemic oppression.
We started tracking stories of hate and hope with locations in May 2024, so only stories submitted after that date will appear on the map.
Platform impact
Research has shown that when people tell their stories on our site, they feel validated and see their experiences as part of a larger injustice. A program evaluation of our platform also revealed that our users appreciated connecting with others who could empathize with their experiences and understand the impacts of harassment.
In response to the recent rise of hate in the U.S., we have expanded our storytelling platform to create the Hate and Hope Tracker to track the trajectory of hate and hope throughout the 2024 election.
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17 years
of building the power of those affected by harassment
32,000+
stories of harassment received through Right To Be (formerly Hollaback!)
10,258
actions of support taken on the platformWays you can support?
Allyship and community support is a proven way to combat the effects of harassment. On our platform, you can read people's stories and click an anonymous "I've Got Your Back" button to show them they aren't alone. You can also sign up to provide direct and meaningful support to those experiencing online harassment. You will receive help requests and will be able to send supportive comments or help report and document online abuse.
Stories of harassment
A couple of men crossed the street in Reus, Tarragona province. The street was Avinguda del President Macià, near the crossing of Carrer de Cambrils. One of them (Around 17...
May 29, 2026
There was a series of four hate crimes at my apartment complex where someone etched swastikas onto the elevator walls/doors that are mere feet from my front door. The one t...
May 26, 2026
I don't know if this is harassment as it's only happened once to me. I'm a 17 yr female, and my male colleague is 46, we were having a conversation in one of my breaks in ...
May 26, 2026
I was walking home from school and I was walking through a tight street when I saw 3 or 4 students my age who were walking in the opposite direction.There was no space so 2...
May 21, 2026
This is an old story, but I believe is a story that should be known to raise awareness of how harassment can happen anywhere and at any age. I was 16 and it occurred during...
Apr 27, 2026
Never Been Kissed- around age 13 at a family christian camp my family attended annually, a 15 yr old boy I perceived as cute but who I never spoke to before, snuck into my ...
Apr 15, 2026
About the platform
Right To Be's Hate and Hope tracker is a safe space to share your stories of harassment and bystander intervention, get support, and help others experiencing abuse or disrespect. As we move into the 2024 election season in the United States and already see spikes in hate, we want to collect all types of stories of harassment and hope and allow people to submit media stories on disinformation, hate, and harmful speech. Your story helps us raise awareness and show legislators the realities and impacts of harassment. Share your story now to stand up against hate and reclaim our right to be who we are.
Sharing your story on our platform is also proven to reduce trauma for you - and it helps others too, by letting them know they are not alone.
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Responding to Harassment
Responding to Public Harassment
Our research shows that having some response to public harassment reduces its emotional impact. If you're looking for ideas, we're here to help you out.
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The 5 Ds of Bystander Intervention
When we intervene, we slowly chip away at the culture of harassment, and replace it with one of humanity.
ViewHealing from Harassment
Healing and Getting Closure After Harassment at Work
Closure will ultimately come when you truly internalize the fact that the harassment you experienced wasn't your fault.
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Resilience in the Face of Crisis
Our goal is to support you in holding space for yourself and making active choices about how you respond to stress and trauma.
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