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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.

‘Go Back to Your Country’ Shouted Suspect as She Pepper Sprayed Victim

A young Thai-American bartender working at a Tenderloin bar was pepper sprayed and verbally abused in a possible hate crime.

With LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Rising, How is California Responding?

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California nearly doubled last year despite an overall decrease in hate crimes statewide, leaving many feeling unsafe in their communities.

Two Women Attacked With Noxious Liquid in Possible Hate Crime

Two South Asian American women walking to their car in Martinez, California were sprayed with liquid in a possible hate crime.

Anti-Muslim, Jewish and LGBTQ Hate Crimes Are on the Rise in California

While hate hate crimes have decreased overall in California, Muslims, Jews, and LGBTQ people continue to see a rise.

Fresno Declares June 7 ‘Stop the Hate Day’

“Our message is clear," said Cyndee Loryang with Freso Center's Stop the Hate program. "There is no room for hate in our community."

Asian American History is US History, So Why Don’t Schools Teach It?

More than 150 years after the first major wave of Asian immigration to the United States, knowledge of AAPI history across the country is severely lacking.

LA Communities Come Together to Commemorate Haitian Flag Day

Immigrants from the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and from across Asia were among those present at the May 18 Haitian Flag Day event.

AAPI Heritage Luncheon Empowers LA Against Asian Hate

A Los Angeles luncheon held to close out AAPI Heritage Month paid homage to the efforts of AAPI community leaders to counter historic spikes in Asian hate since the pandemic.

Nu’u Yavi: Event Celebrates Oaxacan Food, Community in California’s Central Valley

An event in the San Joaquin Valley celebrated the region's growing Indigenous Oaxacan community.

Helping AAPI Communities Heal from the Pain of Racism

Against historic surges in anti-Asian hate since the pandemic, a new pilot program is helping AAPI communities heal from hate crimes.

National Organizations Call Out Anti-Asian Bigotry in Congress

Concerns around the use of anti-Asian bigotry and anti-immigrant rhetoric by members on the house and senate floor have not gone unnoticed.

Has California Moved the Needle on Hate?

Race and ethnicity are the largest motivators of hate crimes in California, followed by gender and sexual orientation.

First Came the Racist Threats, Then a House Fire

By Eleni Balakrishnan Above: The home of Terry Williams near Alamo Square after it was gutted by a fire on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Photo...

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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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