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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.

    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."

    LA Latino Community Fights Surge of Anti-Immigrant Hate During Election Season

    To prevent hate acts and crimes, Los Angeles County involved local Latino consulates to join the LA vs Hate campaign.

    Racists Deface Campaign Signs of 2 Asian American Candidates

    Two Asian American candidates running for office in Milpitas near San Jose, CA have been targeted with hate crimes.

    Remembering Nagi Daifallah, Whose Death Propelled the Fight for Farm Worker Rights

    More than 50 years after Daifallah's murder, a diverse gathering of Poplar residents came together on a recent weekend to honor the activist’s memory.

    ‘We Have Been Victims of False Narratives’ — Sikhs Look to Make Their Stories Heard

    At a Sikh Listening Session, community members discussed the positive changes and the challenges they see in relations with mainstream America.

    Korean American Community Rattled by Racist Incidents

    Both incidents point to the ongoing racial animus targeting the AAPI community and the impacts of racist political rhetoric ahead of the November elections.

    The Gleam — Celebrating Gay Pride in California’s Central Valley

    The Source, an LGBTQ+ community resource center in Visalia, celebrated National Coming Out Day with an art installation that lit up the night sky in rainbow hues.

    Who’s at Risk Under Project 2025?

    Project 2025 poses an "existential threat" to immigrant, reproductive, LGBTQ+, climate and health protections nationwide, policy leaders warn.

    ‘Embracing My Journey’ — A High Schooler Reflects on Racism and Resilience in US Classrooms

    My story is akin to those of other Asian students who struggle to balance academic success against a “rigid backdrop of stereotypes” that paint us as “perpetual outsiders."

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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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