Stop the Hate Los Angeles

Hatteka and her mom came home after doing their usual grocery run, only to be faced with hate and physical violence. ➡️

After witnessing a violent attack on her mother, the world didn’t feel safe anymore. Hatteka experienced paranoia and the fear of leaving her home as a trauma response to the hate she and her mother endured.

But Hatteka regained her strength through one of Khmer Girls in Action’s programs. Today, she’s a leader helping others navigate their own paths to emotional, mental and physical wellness. 🙌

Hatteka’s story is a reminder that by sharing your story and connecting with your community, you can turn pain into power. Organizations like continue to help young participants reclaim their voices in speaking up against hate.

Learn more about this partner at kgalb.org 🧡

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Today, we attended the 49th John Anson Ford (JAF) Human Relations Awards in Downtown LA. Stop the Hate Los Angeles is honored to have been invited to this special event, hosted by the . We are so proud of our well-deserving Stop the Hate LA partner organizations who were recognized for their exceptional leadership and programs that defend the human rights of diverse communities. ➡️

The Supervisorial District 1 Award was given to the Disabled Individual Advocacy Program of , acknowledging their commitment to supporting people who are too often overlooked and excluded. This year’s honoree for Supervisorial District 4 was the Older Adult Services program of , which offers an array of fun, educational, and healthy activities in a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ older adults. 🧡

This year’s Yvonne B. Burke Courage Award was presented to , the Executive Director of , a Stop the Hate Transformative Grantee, for her decades-long work to advance human relations in the County by protecting immigrant families.

Thank you to the LA County Human Relations Commission & all the honorees for their continued fight to stop the hate in Los Angeles County & beyond 🙌

Learn more at stopthehateca.org and lavshate.org

Thank you to Asm. Jessica Caloza (AD-52) and Asm. Mark Gonzalez (AD-54) for joining us at the Stop the Hate and LA vs Hate Joint Convening last Friday! ➡️

We are grateful to be in partnership with Asm. Caloza and Asm. Gonzalez, who are steadfast advocates in fostering a safer and more secure Los Angeles, especially during a time of increasing hate. In fact, according to the LA County Commission on Human Relations, their 2024 Hate Crime Report showed the second-highest total of hate crimes reported in the last 44 years.

With cuts to funding and a tough budget year ahead, their unwavering support for programs like Stop the Hate and LA vs Hate highlight the critical need to sustain these services for all Angelenos. 🙌

AAPI Equity Alliance and our network of 42 Stop the Hate partners and 17 LA vs Hate partners, are committed ending hate through rapid response, direct services, intervention services, and prevention services. 🧡

Learn more at stopthehateca.org and lavshate.org

On Tuesday, February 24th, community organizations, service providers, and government agencies called for sustained funding for the Stop the Hate program at the California State Assembly Human Services Committee hearing.

Thank you to Assemblymembers , , , , , and for taking the time to hear how hate continues to impact communities across California. Another huge thanks to of the CA Commission on Asian & Pacific Islander American Affairs, and Brian Levin of the CA Commission on the State of Hate, for recognizing the importance of supporting CA victims of hate, and the call for Stop the Hate refunding.🧡

The room was filled with community leaders, including our diverse panel of speakers, who emphasized the importance of having multi-year infrastructure funding, expanded trauma-informed, in-language support services, targeted capacity building in under-resourced communities, and continued support for trusted community-based organizations. 🙌

Learn more about this legislative hearing at ahum.assembly.ca.gov/hearings/2025-26-oversight-informational-hearings

Fahim entered his Hollywood apartment elevator and was met with unthinkable hate. ➡️

When Fahim sought accountability, the injustice continued with the local prosecutor’s office minimizing his experience, sympathizing with the attacker, and refusing to file charges. Frustrated, Fahim reached out to CAIR-LA, who was able to advocate on his behalf, and got the Los Angeles City Attorney to file six counts against the offender.

Even though the case was excused in the end, CAIR-LA ensured the perpetrator had to answer for his violence in a court of law 🙌

Fahim’s story is a stark reminder that justice is not always linear. But organizations like will never stop fighting to ensure our community is seen, heard and protected.

Learn more about this partner at ca.cair.com/losangeles 🧡

*Names have been changed to maintain confidentiality.

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Nick repeatedly faced anti-Asian harassment at work—being told to “go back to China”, even though he’s Korean American. What followed were months of debilitating anxiety that made it hard to function ➡️

Thankfully, Nick found the strength to reach out to Korean American Family Services where he was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Through therapy, he gained essential coping tools and felt empowered enough to file an official HR complaint 🙌

Nick’s story is a stark reminder of the impacts of racism on mental health. Organizations like are vital in helping individuals navigate hate and take back their power. Learn more about this partner at kfamla.org 🧡

*Names have been changed to maintain confidentiality.

This year, reached a new milestone: 200+ community leaders showed up in full force at the capital to raise awareness on the escalation of hate which impacted 2.6 million California residents in 2023*.

Hate is pervasive, and it’s not going away anytime soon. We met with 92% of the State Legislature this past May to share how our partners are responding to the moment by meeting communities where they are, in the languages they need, and with culturally-relevant resources they trust.

Thank you to the AssemblyMembers, Senators and their respective staff, for taking the time to hear our stories. We are grateful for your dedication and leadership in listening to and supporting our fight!

As we head into 2026, our multiracial network of 180 partners remain committed to providing anti-hate services. Learn more about our work: StoptheHateCA.org 🧡

*According to the California Civil Rights Department’s 2023 survey

For Maissa, the start of Ramadan meant embracing her faith by wearing her hijab to work. But her manager reacted with hate: “take off the hijab, or you have to leave work.” ➡️

After notifying HR and enduring further retaliation by threat of termination for standing her ground, Maissa reached out to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)-LA.

With their legal support and guidance, Maissa returned to work with a religious accommodation letter. She now feels protected and safe at her workplace, knowing she can always turn to CAIR-LA if she finds herself facing discrimination again. 🙌

Maissa’s story is a powerful reminder that organizations like are vital in protecting every employee’s right to religious expression. Learn more about this partner at ca.cair.com/losangeles 🧡

*Names have been changed to maintain confidentiality.

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