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WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER

California Anti-Hate Program Ending; Black Residents Still Most Targeted

STOP THE HATE. SPREAD THE LOVE.

A meeting of the California Civic Media Pro- gram Advisory Board was briefly disrupted last month when an unknown participant hi- jacked the Zoom chat and repeatedly posted the racial slur "I HATE N**GERS!" before moderators removed the messages. The inci- dent underscored a troubling reality highlight- ed in a new statewide report: anti-Black hate remains persistent in California, and Black residents continue to experience the highest rates of hate incidents.

Days later, the California Commission on the State of Hate released its 2024-2025 Annual

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Report on Feb. 24, warning that hate activ- ity remains elevated statewide and that Black Californians continue to face disproportionate harm.

The findings come as California prepares to close its Stop the Hate program on June 30, 2026, after investing $250 million in public awareness, prevention and grassroots anti-hate work.

Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D- Moreno Valley) says combating hate across the state requires cross-community alliances, particularly for Black Californians who expe-

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By Edward Henderson | California Black Media

STOP THE HATE. SPREAD THE LOVE.

rience the highest number of hate incidents. "One of the critical things about hate is that in many cases, when hate arises against one group, that community is often left on its own to organize and defend itself. They're left try- ing to fend off the attacks and educate others about their own humanity," said Jackson, who spoke at a Feb. 24 informational hearing titled "State of Hate in California: Progress on Ad- dressing Hate in California."

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SBCUSD Honors

SB Fatherhood dren and families in our community," said SB Fatherhood Administrative Assistant Rose Tucker Berryman during remarks at the Feb. 17 Board of Education meeting. "We truly be- lieve, and research supports, that when fathers are empowered and engaged that children thrive and communities grow stronger."

The SBCUSD Board also presented the Out- standing Achievement Awards to students, par- ents and staff of Cypress Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, Virtual Academy and Anderson School.

The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor excellence in aca- demics, athletics, fine arts, citizenship and most improvement. The Board also presents the Outstanding Parent/Grandparent/Volun- teer Award and Outstanding Employee Award to individuals who embody the district's dedi- cation to student achievement and well-being.

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