California Awards Grants to Ethnic Media Outlets Serving Communities Vulnerable to Hate Crimes

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Forty-six ethnic media news organizations in California have been awarded over $5 million in grants by the state to support media outlets serving communities where hate crimes are likely to occur. 

 

The grant program is a collaboration between the California State Library and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs. Six Black-owned media organizations targeting predominantly Black audiences received grants, including California Black Media, The Black Voice News, L.A. Focus, and The San Francisco Bay View.

 

Stop the Hate Campaign


 

The funding will also help raise awareness about the Stop the Hate campaign, which aims to reduce hate crimes and promote intercultural and interracial cooperation and understanding. The campaign is spearheaded by the California Department of Social Services and has received an initial investment of $20 million over the last year.

 

Grant Program Details

 

  • The grants will allow ethnic media outlets to hire or contract with specialized reporters, fellowships, and internships.
  • Other uses of the grant funds include news briefings and roundtables, digital and social media content, community gatherings, and partnerships with grassroots organizations and Community Based Organizations.

 

Impact on Communities

The grant program is part of the Asian and Pacific Islander Equity Budget, a three-year investment of $166.5 million allocated to address the sharp increase in hate incidents. Joe Bowers, a Los Angeles County-based researcher, will be working on identifying multicultural communities vulnerable to hate crimes that Black-owned newspapers in the state serve. 


The program has received support from several supporters and news publications, who are pleased with its intention and support its scaling up over the next few years. Most publications are expected to kick off their programs over the next month.


We live in the state with the most racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in the United States. Yet, the deep tensions and misconceptions among us can trigger violence and rip our communities apart,” said Regina Brown. 


References 


California Black Media. (2022, October 24). Stop the Hate Spread the Love: California Black Media Campaign Unveiled at Los Angeles Taste of Soul [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JHQmrYouBM

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