Anonymous Coward User ID: 79292370 United States 04/11/2021 07:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Maryland launches panel to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans The former top federal prosecutor for Maryland will head a work group to study hate crimes against Asian Americans following an uptick in harassment and attacks, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday. Robert K. Hur, who stepped down as U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland earlier this year, said he will seek out a wide variety of perspectives as he works to develop the work group's recommendations for stemming anti-Asian discrimination and racism. Hur said that the recent wave of racism and attacks on Asian Americans now joins the long list of "shameful and painful episodes in our nation's history in which people have been persecuted on the basis of what they look like, whom they love, or the faith they practice." Read more: [ link to www.delmarvanow.com (secure)] |