California vs. Hate Resource Line is Entering Second Year of Service 

By McKenzie Jackson/California Black Media (CBM) – The California vs. Hate Resource Line, established to assist victims of hate crimes and hate incidents in the Golden State, received 823 calls from 79% of California’s 58 counties during its first nine months of operation. The telephone line’s first anniversary is in May. Since its launch, callers have dialed the hotline& at 833-9-NO-HATE to& reportinstances& of prejudice motivated by a range of factors. Additionally, they have& received help connecting with& groups that& provide& support& to& individuals and communities targeted by hate.& “There is support, when you report,” said James Williams Jr., a community-based organization manager with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). Recently,& a Zoom meeting organized by Ethnic Media Services& highlighted CRD’s non-emergency hate reporting system and efforts to combat discrimination in the state.& State& officials and community partners& participated in the discussion. Williams said the initial year has been successful. “In year two, we plan to increase outreach and engagement, and we’re looking to data experts to assist us with data collection reporting efforts to provide transparency and public-facing reports,” he announced. California vs. Hate Resource Line Senior Manager Chantel Bermudez said between the hotline’s launch in May 2023 and...