2025-2026 Contest Deadline: February 27, 2026

#USvsHate provides a platform for countering bigotry and building safe and welcoming classrooms by amplifying student voices. Join teachers and students nationwide in creating public anti-hate messages that counter bias and injustice.

Teachers can use our lessons, one of the curated lessons from #USvsHate partner organizations, or can create their own activities to inspire students to create messages in any media. 

View the #USvsHate explanation reel HERE.

How Do I Participate?

  • Teach a lesson (See our lesson plans HERE)
  • Explore the curated lessons from #USvsHate partner organizations
  • Spark classroom conversations
  • Inspire students to create anti-hate messages
  • Submit student messages to www.usvshate.org

How do I submit?

  • Submit up to 3 entries max per class you teach

  • Do not submit an entry that contains any student’s full name or school name

  • Submission should include the hashtag #USvsHate

Where Can I Find More Information?

Additional implementation ideas and submission details are available at www.usvshate.org.