As hate crimes rise across the country, California has announced an increase of more than $91 million to support victims and help fight hate and discrimination, which comes alongside the first major multilingual campaign. "CA vs Hate" statewide awareness and education program that also seeks to remind educators of the importance of inclusion in education.
And, as diverse communities across the country continue to be targeted by increasing amounts of hate, including communities of color, faith-based groups, and LGBTQ+ communities, Governor Gavin Newsom announced additional resources, funding, and guidance to empower and protect californians.
Following recent high-profile incidents, including the gruesome murder of a Southern California store owner, new investment and resources from the state seek to further fight hate by leveraging California's robust efforts to empower diverse communities and address The discrimination.
New actions announced today include $91.4 million to 173 local organizations across the state to support victims, provide resources and facilitate hate prevention measures.
Also, the first statewide media campaign titled “CA vs Hate” with print, radio and digital ads to be published in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Tongan, Mixtec and Hmong. The campaign will focus on traditionally hard-to-reach communities.
Similarly, it includes a letter to all California public school leaders outlining the legal responsibilities of ensuring that ethnic studies curricula ?? that give students the opportunity to "see" themselves in the fabric of our state? are appropriate and do not reflect or promote prejudice, intolerance or discrimination.
"An attack on any of our communities is an attack on everything we stand for as Californians," Newsom said.
“As hate-fueled rhetoric fuels increasing acts of intolerance and violence, California is taking steps to protect those who are targeted simply for who they are. We are strengthening our support for victims and anti-hate programs and addressing ignorance and intolerance through education to prevent hate from taking root in our communities," he added.
These announcements come amid a rising wave of hate crimes. Last weekend, a Southern California store owner was shot and killed because a rainbow pride flag hung outside her clothing store.
According to the government, since the launch of the "CA vs Hate" hotline, there have been 180 reports of hate acts throughout California.
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