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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.

Stop the Hate

As Murder Trial Starts, Mural for Killed ‘Grandpa’ Vicha to Come Down

Christopher Alam -
San Francisco’s Historic Preservation Committee decided not to grant historic landmark status to a mural commemorating ‘Grandpa’ Vicha Ratanapakdee.
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After Spate of Alleged Hate Crimes and Incidents, California Civil Rights Department Holds Forum in Shasta

Shasta Scout -
The most high-profile incident involved allegations of an unprovoked white motorist shooting toward a neighboring Latino family outside their home.
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Finally, Justice for Murdered Chinese Grandmother

Sunita Sohrabji -
Keonte Gathron, who attacked 7 people over a period of 13 days, faces life in prison.
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Together We Rise To Fight Against Hate

Sunita Sohrabji -
More than 200 communities across California will participate in United Against Hate Week, Oct. 19-25.
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Alleged Hate Crime Leads to Charges, Community Response in Shasta County

Shasta Scout -
According to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, 68-year-old Timothy Ray Thompson fired multiple shots at a local residence while yelling racial slurs.
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Growing Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Continues Asian Hate, New Report Finds

Selen Ozturk -
In a polarized 2024 election year, heated attacks against immigration and DEI initiatives fueled ongoing hate against AAPI nationwide.
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California Civil Rights Department Launches Program to Combat Discrimination in Businesses

Christopher Alam -
The “Welcome In” program is one of several initiatives created in direct response to reported increases in hate and discrimination in California.
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No Jail Time for Man Who Hurled Racist, Homophobic Statements at Interracial Family

Sunita Sohrabji -
Mark Douglas, who lobbed death threats against his neighbors, along with racist and homophobic slurs, was not charged with a hate crime. He will serve 30 days of community service.
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California State Funding for Stop the Hate Program Must Continue

Agustin Duran -
Amid a hostile environment for immigrants and people of color, the state of California is concluding its funding for its Stop the Hate initiative. Community leaders say the funding must be restored.
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How Three Muslim Women in GA Won a Public Apology and Set a New Legal Precedent Against Hate

Jongwon Lee -
Perry Greene, ex-husband of GA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, apologized and agreed to pay $75,000 after a video showed him verbally attacking three Muslim women.
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Bay Area Teacher Accused of Threatening to Deport 10 Year Old Student

Peninsula 360 -
The incident comes amid heightened fear and anxiety in immigrant communities nationwide as the Trump administration pursues its campaign of mass deportations.
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Remembering the Atlanta Shootings, Even as the White House Forgets

Jongwon Lee -
The White House was absent from a memorial marking four years since a shooting spree targeting Atlanta's Asian American community.
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Fight for Birthright Citizenship Carried On by Accidental Activist

AsAmNews -
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.

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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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