: Acts of prejudice that are not criminal, such as using racial slurs or non-threatening bullying.
: Criminal acts (e.g., assault, vandalism, murder) where the perpetrator is motivated by bias. In the U.S., a hate crime occurs nearly every hour based on FBI data . 2. The Rising Digital Dimension : Acts of prejudice that are not criminal,
Online hate has surged, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by misinformation and social media algorithms that often amplify hateful content. particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic