Race and EquityOak Park woman keeps her land, but must rebuild her home after receivership threatened her propertyJanuary 17, 2022 | Kris HooksWanda Clark’s house had sat vacant for nearly three years with significant structural issues and toxic mold before it was demolished. While the house is gone, the land remains her’s, and Clark considers that a win. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityNew lawsuit claims Sacramento police handle pro-Trump and racial justice protests differentlyJanuary 17, 2022 | Janelle SalangaCommunity members and organizers are also suing the city of Sacramento, Sacramento Police Department and former Police Chief Daniel Hahn over allegations of brutality and violation of free speech.
Race and EquityThe NAACP and Black Lives Matter Sacramento will host a car caravan in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthdayJanuary 14, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe physically-distanced event will remember Dr. King’s dream and legacy, and also be held in solidarity with the fight for federal voting rights legislation.
Race and EquityCalifornia study shows racial, gender disparities in police stops and searchesJanuary 4, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanOut of nearly 3 million reported vehicle and pedestrian stops, racial and gender disparities were shown.
Race and EquitySacramento’s historically Black Oak Park neighborhood is losing Black residents — and fastJanuary 4, 2022 | Kris HooksOak Park lost nearly one-fourth of all Black residents in a decade. And with massive changes on the horizon, current and former residents wonder if Black residents will stay much longer.
Race and Equity'We missed the truth': California parks reinterprets John Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento to include Indigenous experiencesDecember 23, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneThe colonial-era fort in downtown Sacramento, where thousands of school-children learn about California history, is being reinterpreted to reflect Sutter’s murderous and exploitative treatment of Native Americans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquitySacramento will require government meetings to begin with recognition of Indigenous and tribal land rightsDecember 14, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanThis recognition of all tribes that have inhabited the Sacramento city region was approved by City Council Dec. 14.
State GovernmentUnseen and unsafe: Students who have been 'deadnamed' explain why a new California law mattersDecember 14, 2021A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it’s affirming and will prevent discrimination.
Race and Equity'The Race Epidemic' documentary looks at the rise of hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemicDecember 10, 2021 | Randol White'The Race Epidemic' took the award for best documentary at the 17th annual Chinese American Film Festival in Los Angeles in November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia reparations task force discusses infrastructure's discriminatory historyDecember 9, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe task force heard from experts about how the building of state highways and investment in certain forms of transportation have disproportionately hurt African Americans in California.
