hate crimes

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In 2021, hate crimes against members of the AAPI community in the U.S. increased 339%. WEMU's David Fair sat down with local artist, graphic recorder, and BIPOC advocate, Yen Azzaro, to discuss her personal journey and how it informs the work she does to build equity and understanding.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has rolled out more police reform plans. As we hear from Rick Pluta, the plans include a ban on chokeholds and…

A state lawmaker says Michigan’s hate crime law is overdue for an update. State Senator Adam Hollier says it’s time to add violence or threats based on…

A teen was recently attacked in Muskegon County. Officials say it was because he’s gay. Now some prosecutors and lawmakers are calling on the legislature…

Ann Arbor Police now say there is no merit to the claim by a University of Michigan student, who said she was threatened for wearing a hijab.An…

Legislation to make attacks on LGBT people a hate crime in Michigan was rolled out Wednesday with the support of at least two Republican state lawmakers.…

New research shows a link between an increase in LGB civil rights and a decrease in hate crimes. Stony Brook University doctoral student Liz Coston…