hate crimes

People from different faiths wear kippas as they attend a demonstration on April 25th in front of a Jewish synagogue, to denounce an anti-Semitic attack on a young man wearing a kippa in Berlin earlier in the month.

In Germany, there are growing fears of a rise in anti-Semitism

In Germany, some right-wing groups blame the recent arrival of Muslim asylum-seekers for an apparent rise in anti-Jewish incidents. But others say that's only part of the story. They point out that anti-Semitism in 21st century Germany has been around for a while.

In Germany, there are growing fears of a rise in anti-Semitism
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I was one of the lucky ones to survive the shooting in Kansas

I was one of the lucky ones to survive the shooting in Kansas
A survivor of the Olathe shooting at a vigil

A Midwestern medical student on Indian Americans’ 'failures in solidarity'

A Midwestern medical student on Indian Americans’ 'failures in solidarity'
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Why a hate crime survivor tried to save the life of his would-be killer

Why a hate crime survivor tried to save the life of his would-be killer
Business magnate George Soros arrives to speak at the Open Russia Club in London.

To fight hate crimes, philanthropist George Soros's organization begins by tracking them

To fight hate crimes, philanthropist George Soros's organization begins by tracking them
On the 15th anniversary of the hate crime shooting of Sikh American Balbir Singh Sodhi, about 130 people gathered at his gas station in Phoenix to remember and pay tribute.

The brother of one of the first hate-crime victims post 9/11 keeps on teaching tolerance

Balbir Singh Sodhi was killed at his Phoenix gas station four days after 9/11. He was a Sikh American but his killer thought he was a Muslim. Fifteen years later, his brother keeps on telling his story.

The brother of one of the first hate-crime victims post 9/11 keeps on teaching tolerance
Community members take part in a protest to demand a stop hate crimes during the funeral service of Imam Maulama Akonjee, and Thara Uddin in New York City.

How likely are you to be the victim of a hate crime?

Based on your race, religion and ethnicity, this tool calculates whether your chance of being the target of a hate crime has increased since 9/11.

How likely are you to be the victim of a hate crime?
Attendees sit next to a poster as speakers from different faiths speak at an interfaith rally titled "Love is Stronger than Hate" at the Islamic Community Center in Phoenix. The rally was held in response to an earlier anti-Muslim rally at the same locati

Data: Hate crimes against Muslims increased after 9/11

According to data from the FBI, there was a spike in hate crimes against Muslims after the attacks on September 11, 2001. In these data visualizations you'll see that while attacks have dropped in the years since, hate crimes against Muslims have never fallen back to levels seen before the attacks.

Data: Hate crimes against Muslims increased after 9/11
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Islamophobia is on the rise in the US. But so is Islam.

A Pew study says that 20 percent of Americans who identify as Muslims are converts. With surges in hate crimes and negative media portrayals, here's what makes them faithful.

Islamophobia is on the rise in the US. But so is Islam.
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In an era of 'enormous rage,' I’m still finding love in America

Valarie Kaur became an activist 15 years ago on 9/11. Today, her heart is breaking, but here’s how she finds hope.

In an era of 'enormous rage,' I’m still finding love in America
Dylann Roof at his bond hearing

America has no monopoly on racism, it's just 'more lethal'

After the Charleston shootings, gun control remains the "gigantic elephant in the room," says journalist Gary Younge. FBI data show that African Americans are targeted 16 times more often than whites for hate crimes.

America has no monopoly on racism, it's just 'more lethal'
A man reacts while talking to police officer near the scene of shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C.

A call to prayer, a crime of hate, symbols of evil — and donations to a violated house of worship

The killer prayed with worshipers for an hour before brandishing weapons and killing them. Social media wondered how South Carolina could keep the Confederate flag flying high outside its statehouse after US, state flags lowered to half-staff in respect.

A call to prayer, a crime of hate, symbols of evil — and donations to a violated house of worship
Ahmed al-Jumaili, who was killed in Dallas last week, had recently joined his wife Zahraa in Dallas after emigrating from Iraq.

A killing in Dallas has the Muslim community on edge

Ahmed al-Jumaili had only been in Dallas for less than three weeks when he was shot and killed. But members of the Muslim community in north Texas say hostility and hate crimes are nothing new, and have been on the rise in recent years.

A killing in Dallas has the Muslim community on edge
Members of the Gabriela Women's Party, a group advocating the rights of Filipino women, shout "Justice for slain transgender Jennifer Laude" during a protest in Olongapo City, north of Manila, on October 21, 2014.

Filipinos are outraged by the alleged killing of a transgender woman by a US Marine

On October 11, transgender Filipina Jennifer Laude was found dead after checking into a motel with a US Marine. The handling of the case, which is being carried out by American investigators, has sparked protests and demands to change military agreements between the US and the Philippines.

Filipinos are outraged by the alleged killing of a transgender woman by a US Marine