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STATISTICS
"During the 20th century, the United
States made significant progress in terms of outlawing discrimination by enacting legislation
(such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964). Most Americans today support integrated schools and
communities. However, stereotypes and unequal treatment persists, creating an atmosphere
that is often exploited by those who hate."
SOURCE: http://www.tolerance.org/10_ways/index.html
Hate crimes have plagued America for generations. Throughout the history of the United
States, hate crimes have traumatized individuals and damaged neighborhoods and communities.
The U.S. Department of Justice defines a hate crime as "the violence of intolerance and
bigotry, intended to hurt and intimidate someone because of their race, ethnicity, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability."
SOURCE: http://www.ncjrs.org/hate_crimes/hate_crimes.html
In 1999, there were 7,876 hate crime incidents reported to the FBI. Of these reported
incidents, 4,295 were motivated by racial bias, 1,411 by religious bias, 1,317 by sexual
orientation bias, 829 by ethnicity/national origin bias, 19 by disability bias, and 5 by
multiple biases. According to the FBI, in 1999, intimidation was the most frequently
reported hate crime against individuals.
SOURCES: http://www.ncjrs.org/hate_crimes/hate_crimes.html
http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel01/hate021301.htm
In America:
Every hour ...
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someone commits a hate crime.
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Every day ...
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eight blacks, three whites, three gays, three Jews and one Latino
become hate crime victims.
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Every week ...
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a cross is burned.
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SOURCE: http://www.tolerance.org/10_ways/index.html
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