Closing arguments to begin Monday in Arbery case
The jury in the federal hate crimes trial of three white male defendants will decide whether Arbery was killed because of the color of his skin.
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Defense and prosecutors rest their case in hate crimes trial against Arbery's killers
Prosecutors relied heavily on racist evidence from cell phones and testimony from acquaintances, but the defense called only one witness.
Bomb threats against Black institutions are deeply rooted in U.S. history
"HBCUs are resilient institutions that will persist through all forms of adversity," the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus said after bomb threats earlier this month.
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Family of Ahmaud Arbery leads rally ahead of trial of men charged in killing
Community organizers and Arbery's family hope the momentum for policy changes after his death will continue throughout the trial. Jury selection begins Monday.
Hate Crimes Reach The Highest Level In More Than A Decade
The 6% spike in hate crimes reported by the FBI for 2020 follows a recent upward trend in incidents. But some experts and advocacy groups say the true number is probably even higher.
NC Senate Hate Crime Bill Faces Long Odds As Deadline Approaches
A bill that would have updated the state's hate crime guidelines appears to have stalled.
N.C. Lawmakers Will Refile Hate Crimes Legislation
North Carolina lawmakers are planning on reintroducing hate crimes legislation this session. This comes after eight people, most of them Asian women, were killed in Atlanta this week.
'Enough Is Enough': Atlanta-Area Spa Shootings Spur Debate Over Hate Crime Label
Most of the victims were women of Asian descent. Authorities say it's too early to declare the attacks a hate crime – but advocates say there's a pattern that can't be ignored.
Asian Americans Experience 'Far More' Hate Incidents Than Numbers Indicate
Racially motivated attacks against Asian Americans have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, but a Los Angeles-based civil rights group says the actual numbers are even higher.
Pastor Of Black Church Defaced In Protests: 'An Assault On Our Historical Resolve'
Black Lives Matters signs from two historic Black churches were destroyed. William Lamar IV says his congregation will keep its "desire to make this nation what it claims to be, but never has been."