Hate crime reports rose in California in 2022, according to new data released by the state attorney general.
Overall hate crime events — which officials say are likely underreported — increased 20.2% in 2022, from 1,763 in 2021 to 2,120.is being brandished about all to freely to alienate, discriminate and inflicting lasting physical and emotional harm," said Attorney General Rob Bonta. "As the vitriol spreads, so does hate. We’ve seen that to be true year after year."
The report shows hate crimes targeting Black Californians are most prevalent, going from 513 to 655, an increase of 27.1%. "It is never one bill in session, one post on social media, or just one elected official speaking against our community, the domino effect is clear," said Sunitha Menon from Equality California."The way to stop the hatred is to band together, as never before to declare shoulder to shoulder: there is no place for hate in the state of California," said Rabbi Ken Chasen from the Leo Baeck Temple.
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