Hate crimes against Latinos in the U. S. hit an all-time high in 2025, jumping 18% from the previous year. While most groups saw fewer hate crimes, Latino-targeted incidents kept climbing—a trend that’s continued nearly every year since 2015. California alone saw a 14. 8% increase, with 240 reported
In Britain, the police have decided to stop chasing harmless social‑media posts that don’t meet criminal criteria. The move means officers can put more effort into serious offences and help protect people who are genuinely at risk. The Metropolitan Police said it has already cracked twice as many
In 2024, hate crimes in Massachusetts showed a troubling trend: antisemitic incidents became the most common type. This shift is significant because, historically, hate crimes against the Black community were more frequently reported. The state's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security releas
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
