World Without Hate

10/08/2026

When we created Pain and Peace, we didn’t set out simply to make a documentary. We wanted to share stories, spark meaningful conversations, and explore a path forward - toward healing, unity, resilience, and bridging the divides that affect all of us.

That vision came to life at a powerful evening of film, dialogue, and shared purpose at Marist University in partnership with the New York State Division of Human Rights and Prof. Jeremiah Perez-Torres.

The screening created a space - especially for the younger generation - to come together, share perspectives, ask difficult questions, and reflect on the power of mercy, forgiveness, healing, and understanding as an antidote to the hate, intolerance, and violence that touch all of our lives.

The post-screening survey was both encouraging and thought-provoking:

- 94.1% said the documentary shifted their perceptions.
- 91.2% said the film changed how they think about hate, bias, and their impact on individuals and communities.
- 88.2% felt more motivated to support empathy, understanding, or community healing.
- 91.2% rated the film’s overall impact 5 out of 5.
- 85.3% said they would definitely recommend Pain and Peace.

And perhaps most importantly, hope was the most common takeaway from the open-ended responses.

These numbers remind us that young people are not simply the leaders of tomorrow, they are shaping our communities today.

They also demonstrate what is possible when , educational institutions, , , and community leaders come together to create spaces where younger and older generations can listen to one another, exchange ideas, identify the challenges affecting us all, and work together toward solutions.

Our heartfelt thanks to Jeremiah Perez-Torres, Paula O'Brien-Soler, Markie Bledsoe-Grant, Margarita Larios and everyone at the New York State Division of Human Rights and Marist University for your time, dedication, and leadership in making this meaningful event possible.

May we continue creating spaces for courageous conversations - because meaningful change begins with empathy, grows through understanding, and starts with each of us choosing how we respond to one another.

10/05/2026

A powerful evening of film, dialogue, and shared purpose in Seattle.

A heartfelt thank you to for partnering with World Without Hate to host a screening of Pain and Peace and for creating space for such a thoughtful and meaningful conversation during the talkback.

Our deepest gratitude to our wonderful panelists - Prof. Hye-Kyung Kang, Amelia Ransom, Darrell Hillaire - for sharing their perspectives, experiences, and insights. And a special thank you to Mark Wright for his outstanding emceeing and moderation, which helped guide such an engaging and honest conversation.

These moments remind us of the power of storytelling to bring people together, deepen understanding, and inspire meaningful change.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, listened, shared, and helped make the evening so impactful. This is how we build bridges - one story, one conversation, and one community at a time.

10/03/2026

October 5 Deadline to Register to Vote in November General Election.

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09/30/2026

Tonight, stories will come alive, voices will be heard, and a conversation for change will begin at Marist University.

We’re deeply honored to bring World Without Hate’s Pain and Peace to Poughkeepsie, NY this evening, in partnership with the New York State Division of Human Rights and Marist University.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful hosts for opening their doors, bringing people together, and creating space for an important conversation about hate, violence, resilience, purpose, and hope. Thank you for standing with us in this shared mission.

To universities, organizations, communities, and institutions everywhere: we invite you to host a screening. One film can spark a conversation. One conversation can inspire action.

Together, let’s turn pain into purpose - and purpose into a World Without Hate.

🎬 Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1029403448

09/21/2026

I’m grateful to share this powerful and deeply thoughtful article by .A. Schuetz on Houston Chronicle, reflecting on my journey and the work of World Without Hate.

This story is ultimately about choosing a different path—building bridges instead of walls, and promoting empathy, understanding, healing, mercy, and forgiveness in the face of hate and violence.

My heartfelt thanks to R.A. Schuetz for taking the time to listen, understand, and share this story with such care and thoughtfulness. I hope it inspires more of us to choose compassion and work together toward a more peaceful world.

The lives Rais Bhuiyan has touched in the 25 years since he was shot show the power we have to decide how we will approach others and the impacts those decisions can have decades later.

09/21/2026

Today, September 21, marks 25 years since my life was forever changed.

25 years ago this day, I was brutally gunned down in the hands of hate because of perceived faith and appearance. Instead of revenge, I chose the mercy and forgiveness my parents and faith had taught me. In time, my attacker ultimately renounced his hateful views.

From my deathbed came a promise: If God gave me a chance to live, I would help others.

That promise became the foundation for World Without Hate.

Today, as we launch our brand-new website, we renew that promise and our commitment to disrupting the cycle of hate and violence—and to promoting empathy, healing, and understanding.

https://worldwithouthate.org/en/

Together, we can help create the world we all deserve: a world without violence, a world without victims, and a world without hate.

I warmly invite you to visit our new website, share your thoughts and ideas, and send us your comments or feedback. We look forward to hearing from you, staying connected, and exploring meaningful ways to work together.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

09/17/2026

Your voice matters. Your vote is your power.

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Voting is more than a right—it is a civic responsibility and one of the most powerful ways we can participate in our democracy.

Don’t sit on the sidelines. Register. Vote. Strengthen democracy.

09/11/2026

Beyond the Tragedy: A Survivor’s Call for Unity 25 Years After 911

09/10/2026

Seattle friends! Join us for a special screening of our documentary Pain and Peace at Town Hall Seattle — a timely, meaningful, and inspiring film that explores healing, purpose, and the human stories that bring us together.

Come experience the film, connect with others, and be part of the conversation.

We’d love to see you there! Please share this invitation with friends, family, and anyone in the Seattle area who may be interested.

Registration link: https://townhallseattle.org/event/pain-and-peace/

09/05/2026

Detroit friends! Join us for a special screening of our documentary Pain and Peace at the ISNA Convention in Detroit, Michigan — a timely, meaningful, and inspiring film that explores healing, purpose, and the human stories that bring us together.

Come experience the film, connect with others, and be part of the conversation.

We’d love to see you there! Please share this invitation with friends, family, and anyone in the Detroit area who may be interested.