I'm not a fan of the definition now used to describe this junk, however it is just that if you want to use the label. Certainly a racially motivated crime without a doubt.

They will probably just slap them on the wrist for it to, Oh God forbid we stir up anymore anger in the balck community.........Please.................
I'm sick of walking on Eggshells for black people and minorities. I don't give a happy rats ass what color your skin is, you don't get to raise Hell and start crap because somebody steps on your ethnic toes. I say STFU and act your age or go to jail like anybody else, rant concluded!