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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

Citing National Security, Texas Lawmakers Target Asian, Immigrant Communities

Sunita Sohrabji -
A raft of bills from Republican lawmakers in Texas would prohibit Chinese and other foreign nationals from attending higher ed and buying property in the state.
Health Care

Recent Mass Shootings Deepen Stigma Around Mental Health for Asian Americans

Julia Tong -
The focus on mental health in recent mass shootings in California heighten cultural taboos among Asian Americans around seeking help.
Stop the Hate

Making Public Transit Safer — A ‘Massive Intersection of Crises’

Peter White -
The rash of hate crimes, growing numbers of homeless and mentally ill, and a lack of trust in law enforcement have led to more unsafe conditions on public transit.
Stop the Hate

Shooting Victim in Los Angeles Says Suspect Was ‘Looking for Jewish People’

Ethnic Media Services -
A day after he was shot walking home from morning prayers, Guy Taieb was back at services Friday morning.
News Exchange

Seattle City Council Poised to Pass Nation’s First Ban on Caste Discrimination

Sunita Sohrabji -
The resolution has Indian Americans divided over whether it would in fact end discrimination, and whether such discrimination even exists.
Stop the Hate

No Tolerance for Intolerance: Law Enforcement Vets Explore Strategies to Combat Hate Crimes

Mark Hedin -
The ACT Against Hate Alliance brought together some heavy hitters from law enforcement to discuss strategies for combatting the recent rise in hate crimes.
Stop the Hate

Should Violent Acts Against Homeless People Be Hate Crimes?

Peter Schurmann -
As the nation grapples with a rise in hate crimes targeting racial, religious and gender groups, people in one Northern California city say they are being targeted for a different reason: because they are homeless.
News Exchange

Could Mental Health Interventions Have Averted Two Mass Shootings?

Sunita Sohrabji -
Mental health professionals who work in the AAPI community say cultural taboos prevent many from seeking treatment, allowing illnesses to deepen over time.
Mixed Race

In California, A Long and Pivotal History of Interracial Marriage

Julia Tong -
While racial hate continues to rise, the epic story in California--where interracial marriages surpass national figures--is one of love across color lines.
News Exchange

The Long, Overlooked History of Lunar New Year in the US

Julia Tong -
Asian Americans have developed Lunar New Year traditions inflected by immigration, international relations, and complicated relations with US society.
Stop the Hate

Major Metropolitan Areas Did Not Submit Data to FBI, Causing Severe Undercount of Hate Crimes

Sunita Sohrabji -
Several major law enforcement regions did not submit data for the FBI’s annual Uniform Crime Reports, which led to a dramatic under-count of hate crimes.
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