https://www.wcmu.org/tags/hate-crime Hate Crime en-US Copyright Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:58:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-24/hate-crimes-package-moves-out-of-house-committee A Michigan bill package to make physically assaulting someone because of their sexual orientation, age, or disability status a hate crime moved out of a state House committee Tuesday. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:58:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-24/hate-crimes-package-moves-out-of-house-committee Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-21/bills-to-expand-mich-hate-crime-law-advance-to-house The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:29:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-21/bills-to-expand-mich-hate-crime-law-advance-to-house Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-24/michigan-department-of-civil-rights-unveils-new-hate-crime-psa A new PSA from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights is trying to raise awareness about hate crimes and bias incidents. The minute-long video highlights various facts about hate crimes, encouraging people to speak out and take advantage of department resources. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:44:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-24/michigan-department-of-civil-rights-unveils-new-hate-crime-psa Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/civil-rights-commission-endorses-hate-crime-legislation The Michigan Civil Rights Commission passed a resolution today encouraging the Legislature to strengthen Michigan’s hate crimes laws. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:39:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/civil-rights-commission-endorses-hate-crime-legislation Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-20/for-asian-americans-40th-anniversary-of-vincent-chins-killing-is-a-reminder-of-how-much-work-still-remains Amid a rise in anti-Asian hate, what we do — and don't do — has a lasting impact on not only us but future generations, says David Han of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:55:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-20/for-asian-americans-40th-anniversary-of-vincent-chins-killing-is-a-reminder-of-how-much-work-still-remains Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-07-05/attorney-general-applauds-state-police-expanding-hate-crime-categories-to-include-gender-identity Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday applauded the Michigan state police for expanding its category of hate crimes to include gender… Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:49:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-07-05/attorney-general-applauds-state-police-expanding-hate-crime-categories-to-include-gender-identity https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-13/michigan-attorney-general-creates-hate-crime-unit The Michigan Attorney General has announced the formation of a Hate Crime Unit last Friday.In a written statement the Attorney General said the unit will… Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:30:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-13/michigan-attorney-general-creates-hate-crime-unit https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-01-09/apparent-hate-crime-commited-in-battle-creek There’s been an apparent hate crime at a Battle Creek synagogue over the weekend. That's after a similar incident there six weeks ago.In November, the… Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:56:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-01-09/apparent-hate-crime-commited-in-battle-creek Zoe Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-12-11/hate-crimes-in-michigan-on-the-rise New data from the FBI show that Michigan saw a significant uptick in hate crimes in 2016.The data show that hate crimes increased by roughly 30 percent… Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:35:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-12-11/hate-crimes-in-michigan-on-the-rise