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Sacramento has long been a hub for immigrants, and the city is one of the state’s most diverse. In many ways, immigrants and people of color have shaped the Sacramento that we live in today. But at the same time, these communities also tend to be areas of disinvestment and ones that are often on the frontlines of gentrification. They’re often overlooked by not just government, but also media.
As CapRadio’s Race and Equity reporter, Sarah focused on reporting on racial inequity in Sacramento and the way in which policy unequally impacts historically underserved communities.
July 8, 2021
State lawmakers are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to agree to “historic” budget spending on everything from an Office of Racial Equity to more support for groups that help victims of hate incidents.
June 15, 2021
From Sacramento and San Joaquin to Placer and Yolo counties, workers, customers and business owners celebrated the state’s easing of COVID guidelines — but not everyone was ready to take off their masks.
June 10, 2021
Studies have shown that poor air quality can lead to negative health impacts like higher rates of asthma and chronic lung issues.
May 28, 2021
George Floyd’s death sparked a social uprising so massive that it spanned the globe. But as much of the world moved on, the resulting trauma still persists for many Black Americans.
May 27, 2021
Locke is just a half-hour south of Sacramento and now a one-road tourist destination. But it was once a vibrant Chinese enclave — and holds lessons for today’s multi-ethnic communities.
May 21, 2021
City Council will hold public hearings over the next month before approving spending for 2021-22.
Surveys show that younger African Americans are much more likely to be invested in stocks than older generations, in part due to greater accessibility.
May 12, 2021
Ashby joins a crowded field of candidates that include fellow city councilmember Eric Guerra, a local pastor and organizer Dr. Tecoy Porter, and former state insurance commissioner Dave Jones.
May 11, 2021
A new Valley Vision and CapRadio poll shows that Black Sacramentans continue to feel deep economic losses during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 21, 2021
In a conversation with CapRadio's Sarah Mizes-Tan, local activists and legal experts see the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd and a positive step towards justice, but potentially not a precedent for future cases.
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