Bonner County Human Rights Task Force

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The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force (BCHRTF) was established in 1992 to confront the growing challenges of white supremacist organizations in and around Bonner County, Idaho. Over the decade, BCHRTF has been noted for its successful proactive and reactive responses to messages of hate and intolerance. The Task Force has grown from an initial cadre of founding members and supporters to an organization of approximately 300 people who speak out for human dignity and against intolerance and prejudice. The Creed of the BCHRTF states: - We believe in the inviolable dignity of each human being. - We oppose discrimination, segregation, intimidation, harassment, physical harm, or the denial of equal protection in any form based upon race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. - We promote interracial and intercultural understanding; we promote racial and ethnic harmony. - We encourage parents and educators to teach fairness, justice, and equality; we encourage everyone to live these ideals. In its desire to be proactive and "to inoculate" citizens, particularly young people, against the message of hate, the BCHRTF has long been involved in educational programs. In the last year, the Task Force has: - Marched in Sandpoint's 4th of July parade behind the banner of "Building a Better Community." - Organized or cosponsored the August 2001 "Making a Difference" conference and Youth Leadership Institute. - Conducted a videotaping session with Senator Mike Crapo on human...

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