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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 s