Impact: We Stop Hate

By Tonka Dobreva 10.09.2015 interact

On today’s show, we feature WeStopHate.org, an anti-bullying program created by Emily-Anne Rigal when she was 16.

We Stop Hate’s mission is to stop hate – hating on yourself, hating on others, and to stop letting others hate on you.

The program uses social media as a platform to raise teen-esteem and to inspire and build confidence in teens through social media. Emily-Anne believes teens that are happy with themselves won’t put others down.

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Here’s how you can join the fight to stop hate:

  • Write a letter… to yourself! The catch? You can only include positive stuff about yourself.
  • Share your story… in a video! Record and upload a video documenting the ups and downs, what has helped you and why you’re stopping hate. meryl-westophate
  • Spread positivity… on social media! Leave a compliment or positive comment on a friend’s social media account.
  • Wear a We Stop Hate bracelet… and spread the word. (Celebs like Meryl Streep, Lady Gaga and Whitney Port are already fans!)

This fall Emily-Anne released her first book called Flawd, the We Stop Hate’s self-esteem guide. Click here to get your hands on it.

flawd-book

Do you have a flaw you’re proud of? Tell us in a YouTube video and send the link to BeOnCh1@channelone.com. We want to feature your stories on one of our upcoming shows.

 

 

 

 

Check out the behind the scenes photos of Azia Celestino’s interview with Emily-Anne in the slideshow below.

comments

  1. lydia
    November 27, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    this needs to stop us hating are self’s and others insted come to gethr and help each other.

    Reply
  2. Jaiden
    December 13, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    People need to stop being hatful towards others, i myself find that just by dressing differently i get alot of different reactions. One girl was smiling and clapping because I wore a dress to the dance. Some people looked at me once and roled their eyes when i wore black eyeshadow. I know it’s not just me that sees stuff like this.

    Reply
  3. NoahDenney@groveport
    October 13, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    What You Are Doing Is Good. >.< 😀

    Reply
  4. Caroline.larz
    October 12, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Stop hate

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  5. Grace Craver
    October 9, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    In 1st to 5th grade I was bullied a lot because I’m over weight. Now im in 6th grade and things are great. Never give up because life is to short to not be alive all the time. Keep smiling!!!!!

    Reply
  6. kenzie_love18944
    October 9, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    i think this is awesome for teens to let out what they are feeling.
    #westophate

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  7. Ivy
    October 9, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    I think if there were more people int he world like you, it would be a perfect place to live.

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  8. tamarachlebik
    October 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    The majority of our class thinks this is the next big thing!

    Reply
  9. Austin Whitney
    October 9, 2015 at 10:45 am

    HI im austin i think this is interesting

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  10. marshawn junior
    October 9, 2015 at 9:50 am

    people should not get judged.

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  11. marshawn junior
    October 9, 2015 at 9:50 am

    i think that people should not get judged by how they look.

    Reply
  12. Alex
    October 9, 2015 at 9:22 am

    WeStopHate is a beautiful thing and makes me feel confortable being myself when I was younger all through elementary school I used to get bullied and they made me feel like I was nothing.. Like I didn’t matter until I moved schools and I met people who actually liked me for me hehe so I loove WeStopHate thank you so much for being the light to other people’s dark lives.

    Reply
  13. Caitlyn
    October 9, 2015 at 9:20 am

    Emily-Anne you are so inspiring

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  14. Melanie
    October 9, 2015 at 9:20 am

    You are my hero

    Reply
  15. Hannah Coalson
    October 9, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Self hate, hate on others, and letting people hate you really does need to stop. It lowers grades and self esteem of teenagers.

    Reply

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