In 2024, Los Angeles County saw a troubling rise in hate crimes, with a total of 1, 355 incidents reported. This number is the second-highest in 44 years, showing a disturbing trend. The report highlights record-high hate crimes against various groups, including African Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals
May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D.
In Massachusetts, crime rates have been going down. This is good news. But there is a worrying trend. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. They went up by more than 20% in 2024. For the first time since 1991, these crimes are now the most reported hate crimes in the state. Other crimes are also
A peaceful protest turned tragic in Boulder when an elderly woman lost her life. Karen Diamond, 82, was one of many hurt in an attack on Pearl Street Mall. The suspect, Mohamed Soliman, is now facing serious charges, including murder, after throwing Molotov cocktails at the crowd. Diamond was a wel
The United States has seen a troubling rise in bias-motivated harm. For Latinx individuals, this often comes from anti-immigrant feelings and political attacks. It is crucial to explore how these experiences affect mental health. This includes issues like anger, anxiety, depression, and feeling deta
Mayor Adams has found a replacement for the previous hate crimes prevention chief, who was fired back in April. The new boss, Vijah Ramjattan, comes with a unique set of skills from his background in mental health and community work. With over a decade of experience in helping marginalized communiti
Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i
Recently, priests have been targeted in violent attacks, raising concerns worldwide. In Singapore, Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in the face during Mass. The attacker, Basnayake Keith Spencer, has been charged and remanded. Lee is recovering from his injuries. Meanwhile, in Spain, a man attack
The United States prides itself on being a beacon of religious freedom, a right enshrined in the very foundation of its Constitution. But what happens when that freedom is challenged, not by foreign forces, but within our own borders? Recent events on college campuses across the country raise trou
John Sullivan, a 78-year-old man, found himself facing serious consequences after a seemingly ordinary trip to the post office turned into a terrifying ordeal for an Asian American family. Imagine going about your day, only to be confronted with hateful words and violent threats. That's exactly wh
