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Chinese Restaurants May Save America, Riffs Writer Curtis Chin

“Come for the egg rolls; stay for the talk on racism,” says Chin, as he pitches his memoir “Everything I Learned, I Learned at a Chinese Restaurant.”

Muslim Community Mourns Horrific Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Muslim Americans are once again grappling with a wave of anti-Islamic hate speech and violence. Community leaders say politicians and social media are fomenting the hate.

‘Don’t Let Anything Slide’ — California Commissioners Urge Reporting Hate

Three million Californians — nearly one in ten adults and teenagers statewide — experienced at least one hate act in one year, according to new survey data.

The Challenge of Finding Care After Hate in One Coastal CA City

Mixtec residents of Santa Maria say culturally relevant resources for mental health support are limited. One non-profit is working to change that.

Hate Crimes, Immigration Enforcement Fuel a Public Health Crisis for Pacific Islanders

A new national survey of Pacific Islanders finds rising hate combined with immigration enforcement are widening an already substantial health gap.

After Spate of Alleged Hate Crimes and Incidents, California Civil Rights Department Holds Forum in Shasta

The most high-profile incident involved allegations of an unprovoked white motorist shooting toward a neighboring Latino family outside their home.

Together We Rise To Fight Against Hate

More than 200 communities across California will participate in United Against Hate Week, Oct. 19-25.

Growing Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Continues Asian Hate, New Report Finds

In a polarized 2024 election year, heated attacks against immigration and DEI initiatives fueled ongoing hate against AAPI nationwide.

California Civil Rights Department Launches Program to Combat Discrimination in Businesses

The “Welcome In” program is one of several initiatives created in direct response to reported increases in hate and discrimination in California.