Join the University of Houston-Downtown's Center for Diversity and Inclusion for a special presentation by Associate Professor Jace Valcore of the UHD Criminal Justice Department titled "The Hate Epidemic: Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Directed at AAPI and Trans Victims." The presentation is scheduled Thursday, April 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Valcore will discuss hate speech and hate crimes and the increasing victimization of Asian-heritage and Trans people, as well as the troubling denial of race as a motivating factor in violence and prejudice against Asian-heritage victims.

The free presentation will take place via ZOOM. Register online to attend.