Asian American group calls for NC to pass Hate Crimes Prevention Act After the shooting that left eight Asian women dead in Atlanta, that has some women in Arkansas feeling angry, sad, and afraid. Two Asian American women expressed their concerns and shared how you can be an advocate. (Source: KAIT) By WBTV Web Staff | May 5, 2021 at 9:04 AM EDT - Updated May 5 at 9:52 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A group is calling for North Carolina to pass a hate crimes bill to protect Asian American communities and other communities of color in the state.
Hate Crimes Prevention Act, SB 439, proposes creating a hate crimes database, institute a mandatory reporting of hate crimes, and collecting data on bias-motivated incidents and crime.
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