Hate Crimes in US Surged 11.6% in 2021, Fueled by Racial, Ethnic Bias
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 14, 2023
Hate crimes in the United States surged 11.6% in 2021, with the largest number motivated by bias against Black people, followed by crimes targeting victims for ethnicity, sexuality and religion, the FBI said in a report released on Monday.
The FBI said reported hate crime incidents rose to 9,065 in 2021 from 8,120 in 2020.
The bureau said 64.5% of hate crime victims in 2021 were targeted because of their race, ethnicity or ancestry bias, while 15.9% were targeted because of sexual-orientation and 14.1% due to religion.
