Damien — Damien is referenced as the source of a prior point about survey findings and hate acts, with the discussion continuing immediately across the two mentions.
Rick Callender — President of the California-Hawaii State Conference of the NAACP; introduces his role and organization.
SB535 — Referenced as an example of cap-and-trade investments supporting environmental justice.
SB54 — Cited as a policy that should protect communities and immigrant communities from local law enforcement working with federal agents.
David Bocarsly — Introduced himself as the executive director of J-PAC, the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California.
Corey Jackson — Thanked for convening the conversation.
Corey Jackson — Eileen Louie addresses Chair Jackson at the start of her remarks.
Corey Jackson — The witness says the commission will be in his area in August.
AB7 — Requested as a protection to safeguard Jewish and all students.
AB715 — Requested as a protection to safeguard Jewish and all students.
Jeanette Seney Fatin — Introduced herself as Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.
CHIRLA — Said to have tried, along with members of Congress, to enter detention facilities and been denied access.
CHIRLA — Identified as running the Los Angeles Rapid Response Network for the entire county.
Eileen Louie — Introduces herself as Chief of Staff at Asian Americans Advancing Justice and says she will soon serve as interim CEO.
Vice president of the Orange County office — Reported receiving a tearful call from a local official about hundreds of Vietnamese community members disappearing.
Josh Lowenthal — Addressed by the witness as 'Assembly Member Lowenthal.'
Josh Lowenthal — Referred to as 'Assembly Member Lowenthal' and yielded the floor to him for questions or remarks.
Usama Mukadim — Introduced himself as legislative and government affairs director for CAIR-California.
Tony Huang — Executive director of Equality California; introduced the organization's testimony.
Jesse Gabriel — The chair thanks Assembly Member Lowenthal and responds to the remarks.
Dr. Larissa Estes — Executive Director of the Racial Equity Commission; introduces her background and opening remarks.
Mark González — Mark González is recognized by the chair and asks for more precise, actual numbers behind the reported percentages. He follows up specifically on hate crimes, requesting clearer numerical detail and asking about the range of outcomes, from assault to murder.
David Alvarez — The speaker thanks Assembly Member Jackson for the invitation to speak and briefly references continued participation, but the transcript is unclear about the exact identity of the member being referenced. The mentions all concern the same introductory acknowledgment and invitation to speak.
Damon Brown — Introduced himself as a special assistant attorney general and legal/policy advisor on civil rights and police practices at the California Department of Justice.
Mia Bonta — Referenced as the attorney general Damon Brown advises; likely Attorney General Rob Bonta, but not a legislator in the member list.
Professor Brian Levin — Professor Brian Levin introduced himself as chair of the California Commission on the State of Hate and outlined the commission’s mission to monitor, prevent, and respond to hate activity. He described the commission’s strategic priorities, community partnerships, outreach, and training efforts, including work with law enforcement and public messaging. He then presented survey-based findings showing that hate in California is widespread and likely undercounted in law enforcement data, with many more victims than official statistics capture and certain groups disproportionately targeted. He concluded by recommending stronger hate crime training for law enforcement, more resources for impacted communities, expanded prevention efforts in schools and public messaging, and emphasized that political leadership can help reduce hate and promote a more inclusive California.
Carl DeMaio — A speaker thanks 'Assembly Member,' likely addressing a committee member; exact identity is not explicit in the transcript.
Marcos Alvarez — Marcos Alvarez gives public comment, identifying himself as a taxpayer in LA County and a member of Antelope Valley LULAC. He speaks in support of equal opportunity for people of all races and backgrounds in America, and thanks the committee for the opportunity to speak.
Mark González — Assembly Member Mark González is introduced and invited to speak, then thanks the chair for the invitation and indicates he looks forward to hearing from the panelists while emphasizing that leaders should listen to the community and take appropriate action.