Protesters gather against anti-Asian hate in California (11 images)

Demonstrators gathered in El Monte, Calif., on Saturday to raise awareness violence and hate directed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the community.

Community members rally against anti-Asian violence and hate at El Monte City Hall in El Monte, Calif., on Saturday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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The purpose of the gathering was to bring awareness to violence and hate directed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the community. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Community members encouraged those who experience hate and violence to report it to authorities. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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In the past year, there were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents, mostly against women. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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