Invisible Hate

Murder of Yusuf Hawkins

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Yusef Hawkins was a 16-year-old black teenager who was shot to death on August 23, 1989, in Bensonhurst, a predominantly Italian-American working-class neighborhood in Brooklyn. Hawkins, his younger brother, and two friends were attacked by a crowd of white youths. Saadia and Asad share the story.

Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.

Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.

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