Race and EquityWith inflation, California worries about progress on povertyMay 16, 2022California lawmakers and activists are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to spend more to help the state’s poorest residents.
Race and EquityTwin Rivers school teacher not fired after district questioned his use of basketball move on studentApril 28, 2022 | Janelle SalangaTeacher Jordan McGowan says he was put on leave two days after he played a one-on-one game with a Black student who asked to skip detention to attend basketball tryouts.
Race and EquityCalifornia’s reparations task force explainedApril 17, 2022A task force is helping state officials examine how African Americans have been harmed by slavery and systemic racism and, weighing that, how the state should respond. What reparations should there be?
Race and EquityStephon Clark's family is still seeking justice four years laterMarch 17, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe Clark family will host a march at the California state Capitol Friday to mark four years since Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark in the backyard of his grandmother's home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityFormer student arrested after allegedly sending racist messages, threats to American River College president, officials sayMarch 15, 2022 | Kris HooksThe threats were directed towards Melanie Dixon, the first Black woman to lead the school. The Los Rios Community College District has filed a restraining order against the student and increased security on campus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityCOVID-19 has turned deadlier for Black Californians, who have the state’s lowest vaccination rateFebruary 26, 2022California’s African Americans are dying from COVID at a higher rate now. And they make up a disproportionate and growing share of the death toll for middle-aged Californians.
Race and EquityNew 'Gam Saan Trail' in Coloma honors contributions of Chinese miners during California gold rushFebruary 15, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe trail’s name means “Gold Mountain” in Cantonese, and is located by a former burial site for Chinese miners at what is now Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityYolo County honors Black History Months with documentary series 'The Cost of Darkness'February 10, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe county is partnering with local author and activist Sandy Holman to host discussions about the Black experience and how racism impacts all aspects of society.
Race and EquitySacramento City Unified appoints the school district’s first race and equity liaisonJanuary 25, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe district has appointed civil rights attorney Mark Harris to oversee investigations of racist incidents at Kit Carson Academy and West Campus High School.
Race and EquityPhotos: Sacramento honors Martin Luther King Jr. at Black Lives Matter, NAACP car caravanJanuary 17, 2022 | Andrew NixonThe caravan started in North Sacramento at Grant High School and made stops at Sacramento City College, the Oak Park Community Center and finished at Sacramento State University, the only California State University campus where Dr. King spoke.
