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A coalition against discrimination

Filed by Christa Hillstrom on May 01, 2008 12:03 AM

Hate crimes are on the rise, up almost 8 percent in one year, according to U.S. Department of Justice figures for 2006, the most recent data available.

The victims are black, Hispanic, Asian, gay, lesbian, transgendered, and members of various religions, among others. While they suffer together, they also suffer separately, because members of these disparate groups often have prejudices about each other.

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Location: Pilsen

Tags: Pilsen, racism, neighborhood, 60684, hate crimes,

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