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Stop the Hate

Reporting on incidents of hate targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and efforts to address growing racial and ethnic divides. EMS’ Stop The Hate initiative is made possible with funding from the California State Library (CSL) in partnership with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA). The views expressed on this website and other materials produced by EMS do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CSL, CAPIAA or the California government.

Fight for Birthright Citizenship Carried On by Accidental Activist

A coalition of San Francisco-based Asian American groups is hosting a weeklong series of events to honor the 127th anniversary of birthright citizenship in the U.S.

South Lake Tahoe Man Hurls Racist, Homophobic Slurs at Interracial Family

A California family has been traumatized after a neighbor was captured on home security video footage yelling racist and homophobic slurs at them.

U.S. House Latino Democrats Denounce Trump Immigration Orders

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus spoke out in a press conference led by Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York, the group's first-ever Black chair.

Ethnic Minorities Face Rising Hate Crimes in Rural California

Hate crimes are mounting in rural California, where many ethnic minorities are too distrustful of the government to report them.

With Heightened Hate Crimes, Funding Cut for Ethnic Media

As hate crimes reach their highest curve in recent years, California ethnic media face an end to critical state funding.

Two San Diego County Activists Win $50,000 Social Justice Awards

The deadline for nominations for the 2025 cycle is December 31, 2024.

California Catholic Bishops Mark Solidarity with Migrants on Guadalupe Feast

California’s Catholic bishops and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are voicing solidarity with migrants as Trump returns to the White House.

Indian American Family Faces Racist Tirade at Los Angeles Airport

A white woman hurled racist expletives and insults at an Indian American family while aboard a shuttle bus at Los Angeles airport.

Santa Barbara Nonprofit Builds Community Bonds to Combat Racist Bullying

As Santa Barbara grapples with a history of anti-Black racist bullying in its public schools, organizers are working to strengthen the bonds of community in a city where they are under strain.

Blacks Feel Erased by Santa Barbara’s Changing Demographics – Latinos Express Similar Fears 

Longtime Santa Barbarans bemoan the impacts of gentrification and the gradual “erasure” of Black and Latino presence in the city.

Black Parents Tell Santa Barbara School District: Years of Bullying of Black Students Must Stop

SBUSD is being sued by the parents of Black students who accuse school officials of not doing more to protect their kids from anti-Black racism.

More Voter Participation Could Lead to Less Hate

A three-day festival in Santa Barbara tried to encourage residents to participate in the elections and to report hate crimes, amid live music, art workshops, and crafts.

Stop-the-Hate Message Shared With Tens of Thousands at Calif’s Largest Black-Themed Street Festival

Hundreds of thousands gathered at the 19th annual Taste of Soul Festival in Crenshaw — an event dubbed “California’s largest block party."

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California’s Multilingual Hotline for Help with Hate

This briefing provides an overview of how the hotline connects those in need with resources, as well as share metrics around reporting numbers across the state.

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