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Community gathers for 'Stand Up To Hate' rally in Mineola

It's in response to racism aimed at the Asian American community.

News 12 Staff

Mar 15, 2021, 1:22 PM

Updated 1,405 days ago

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Local leaders and activists gathered for a "Stand Up to Hate" rally in Mineola Sunday.
It's in response to racism aimed at the Asian American community.
Organizers say racial bias and targeted attacks against the community are spiking.
They say it's happening across the nation, and many cases go unreported.
The NYPD has reported a 1,900% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the past year.