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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.

Ride Share Driver Alleges Lyft Violated His Right to Free Speech

A former Lyft driver alleges his account was permanently deactivated after he and a rider engaged in a discussion on the Israel-Hamas war.

Bullying Special Needs Students: Families Share Their Experience

La Voz de la Comunidad | we hear about the lasting impacts of bullying on middle and high school special needs students.

When Hate Hits the Golf Course

A new podcast from the Korea Daily explores the rise in anti-Asian hate and provides legal advice to victims on how to respond to hate crimes.

Florida Court Hears Challenges to New Law Banning Chinese Home Ownership

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals heard challenges to SB 264, a new Florida law that prohibits many immigrants from buying land in the state.

Viral Video Prompts Outcry Over Bullying, Student Safety in Calexico

Parents in Calexico are raising alarms over a recent video that went viral on social media showing a student being assaulted.

How a San Francisco Catholic School Addresses Evolving Bullying

Once a perceived hotbed for racism and homophobia, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep has made strides even as bullying evolves in the digital age.

‘Blatant Homophobia!’ Pennsylvania School Bans Anti-Bullying Activist/Actor Maulik Pancholy

Actor/writer Maulik Pancholy has been banned from giving an anti-bullying speech at a school in Pennsylvania, because of his gay “lifestyle.”

Filipino Youth Who Bully and Have Been Bullied Break the Cycle

In 2001, the massive influx of Asian immigrants settling in the United States was still in full swing — and so was the promise of the American Dream.

Fat Is a Social Justice Issue

Weight has always been a target for shame and bullying; the stigma of fatness continues, even amid a body positive culture.

Hate Crimes Are Extremely Difficult to Convict, Says California Attorney General Rob Bonta

Several non-profit organizations, led by the Community Alliance in Fresno, California, organized a day-long United Against Hate summit.

LGBTQ Bullying in Little Saigon: A Danger Few Acknowledge

As hate incidents rise nationwide, so does LGBTQ bullying. But in Little Saigon, this is a problem that few people pay acknowledge.

Obesity and Social Microaggressions

La Voz de la Comunidad | In this episode, we hear about common societal prejudices toward people who are obese and the harm this can cause to a person's mental health.

For One Former Youth, Gangs Were a Defense Against Bullying

For one young immigrant from Mexico, joining a gang offered protection from bullying until he became the bully in the classroom and outside.

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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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