Latah County Human Rights Task Force

            STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE NEZ PERCE TRIBE

BACKGROUND: As a result of an incident at a recent bipartisan candidate forum in Kendrick which involved an elected official telling a tribal member to go back where she came from, the Nez Perce Tribe issued a statement which included refusal to tolerate this unacceptable racial divisiveness and asking for elected leaders in this region to stand with them in pushing back against such offensive behavior. The statement also advocated working with and getting to know our neighbors in order to actively address and prevent ignorance from gaining a foothold in this region.

Our Statement of Support and Unity 

The Latah County Human Rights Task Force and the Moscow Interfaith Association are in solidarity with the Nez Perce Tribe in its refusal to tolerate a hateful and offensive comment made by an Idaho State Senator at a public forum where he was heard telling a Nez Perce tribal member to go back where (she) came from. We are united with the many wonderful people in our diverse, inclusive community and region in having a strong commitment to protect and enhance human rights and provide a safe and respectful environment for the benefit of all.

We welcome Latah County students in grades 1-12 to participate in the 2024-25 Martin Luther King, Jr. Art and Essay Contest!

This year’s theme is “The Promise of Democracy”.

A little about us and ways to become involved!

Our 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 21st was a great success with an excellent presentation by Dr. Scott Finnie. A video of the Breakfast, including the Rosa Parks Awards and Dr. Finnie’s speech is now available here: 2023 Breakfast and Friends of Human Rights.

Dr. Scott Finnie’s Keynote address at the 2023 MLK Jr. Breakfast:

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Our mission: To work for social justice for all people by supporting diversity, respect, and inclusiveness, while opposing bigotry, harassment, and discrimination.

Please click our Announcements tab for current or upcoming events. (For upcoming events visit: Upcoming Events)

These are annual events that the Task Force currently sponsors:

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast – January (Visit: MLK Breakfast)
   • Martin Luther King Art and Essay Contest – January
   • Presentation of Rosa Parks Human Rights Achievement Awards – January
2. Human Rights Day at the Moscow Farmer’s Market – September (Visit: HR Day)
3. Great Moscow Food Drive – August
4. Human Rights Education Programs for Area Schools – throughout the school year

and we encourage you to attend or support us in these events.

Meetings of the Latah County Human Rights Task Force are generally held the second Thursday of each month, and you are welcome to attend.

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