Bonta, who was chief guest and keynote speaker at the 21 st Unity Dinner in Fremont, said those who started the event after 9/11 had a vision that was necessary at the time, but the need for it still exists.
Horrific racial attacks that took place in the wake of 9/11 continue even today, he noted. Hate has been around a long time and can only be countered by unifying, collaborating and working together.