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NC advocacy group pushes for AAPI education, hate crime prevention
- North Carolina lawmakers back House Bill 835 to include AAPI contributions in the state history curriculum.
- Senate Bill 827 would create a statewide hate crimes database and expand law enforcement training.
- Advocates say the legislation would provide an inclusive civic infrastructure for Asian communities in North Carolina.
- North Carolina Asian Americans Together organized the advocacy day pushing for policy reforms.
- Lawmakers cited growth of Asian American communities in North Carolina as a rationale for the bills.
- Supporters expect the measures to improve education and public safety through better documentation of hate crimes.
- The push follows advocacy Day activities and ongoing discussions about DEI and election reforms.
- The bills have been introduced but faced committee and procedural hurdles in the legislature.
- The advocacy push is part of broader efforts to integrate AAPI history and address hate crimes nationwide.
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