Hate crimes rose 20% last year – from 530 to 635 – and African Americans were among the most targeted recipients. The annual report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations on November 10 showed that Blacks constituted 42% of the hate crime victims with the incidents rising 35% from 125 to 169 in 2020.
Los Angeles County’s “United Against Hate Week 2021” has launched — a blend of art, social media, and educational resources urging communities to reject hate and bigotry and promote inclusion and understanding. The campaign officially began Sunday and runs through Saturday. “The increase in hate crimes this past year reinforces the need to speak up and take a stand with United Against Hate Week,” Supervisor Holly Mitchell said. “In a county as large and diverse as ours, it is our humanity that holds us together, and there is no reason why we cannot celebrate our differences. “As we know
Hate crimes rose 20% last year – from 530 to 635 – and African Americans were among the most targeted recipients. The annual report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations on November 10 showed that Blacks constituted 42% of the hate crime victims with the incidents rising 35% from 125 to 169 in 2020.