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Westchester County Human Rights Commission hosts forum on defining hate, discrimination

The panelists explained the differences between a hate crime and a hate incident.

Jade Nash

Feb 20, 2024, 8:38 PM

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The Westchester County Human Rights Commission held a panel discussion to address instances of hate crimes, hate incidents and discrimination at the Westchester County Center on Tuesday.

The panelists explained the differences between a hate crime and a hate incident.

They also discussed the various types of discrimination that exist and offered up resources about what steps people can take if they believe they are a victim of discrimination.

News 12's Jade Nash has more from White Plains.

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