A 71-year-old Illinois man accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding a 32-year-old woman was charged with a hate crime Sunday. Police allege he singled out the victims because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. Masood Akhtar is interviewed on this topic>
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, Announces Comprehensive State Action to Combat Antisemitism
Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week comprehensive state action taken to fight antisemitism. Governor Hochul made the announcement at the Center for Jewish History, making New York State the first state to respond to President Biden’s national strategy to counter antisemitism. Please read the whole article here>
Anti-Hate Roundtable Discussion in Fresno With California AG and Local Mayor
California Attorney General, Rob Bonta visited Fresno to hold an anti-hate roundtable discussion, alongside Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. Read the article here>