State GovernmentCalifornia education leaders discuss Black student disparitiesOctober 15, 2021 | A.V. BenfordThe state superintendent, other officials look at challenges, solutions to creating equity for all students and families.
Arts and LifestyleVideo: As the Nisenan language disappears, an artist in Colfax works to preserve itOctober 11, 2021 | Andrew Nixon | Emily Zentner | Marissa EspirituThe Nisenan are a tribe that has lived in Northern California around the Sacramento region for centuries. But the Nisenan language has been disappearing. Alan Wallace is working to preserve the language through art.
State GovernmentEthnic studies becomes graduation requirement for California studentsOctober 10, 2021Experts and educators expect long-term benefits for students, but some groups remain critical of the mandate as they continue to erroneously conflate the curriculum with critical race theory.
Hmong residents connect at Sacramento’s community gardens, but want more city support to grow more foodOctober 6, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA new survey by CapRadio and Valley Vision Sacramentans of color were most likely to want a community garden, but least likely to be able to access one.
Sacramentans of color are most interested in homegrown food but have few resources. These local gardeners want to change things.October 5, 2021 | Manola SecairaGroups such as Planting Justice and Three Sisters Gardens are expanding resources and delivering fresh, local food and produce to communities of color.
Race and EquityNewsom Signs Bill For Native American Monument To Replace California ColonizerSeptember 24, 2021 | Ed FletcherLegislation creating a process for replacing the statue honoring Spanish missionary Junipero Serra with a monument honoring local tribes is signed by the California governor.
State GovernmentHistoric California Reparations Task Force Discusses Community Engagement, History of SlaverySeptember 24, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe group, designed to examine what reparations might look like and compile educational resources about slavery and its impact, met on Thursday and Friday.
EnvironmentHow Indigenous Knowledge Is Changing The Way California Tracks The Effects of Climate ChangeSeptember 22, 2021 | Manola SecairaFor a long time, Indigenous knowledge has been ignored in Western science and academia. A recent report challenges this trend, by including tribal perspectives in research on the indicators of climate change.
Race and EquityEGUSD Rescinds Expulsion Recommendation Of Black Student Following Community InvolvementSeptember 21, 2021 | A.V. BenfordA small band of activists gathered outside the offices of the Elk Grove Unified School District on Sept. 13 to demand the immediate reinstatement of a Black female student-athlete facing expulsion.
Race and EquityOrangevale Resident Nakia Porter Says Solano County Deputies Knocked Her Unconscious. She's Now Filed Federal Charges.September 16, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA federal lawsuit was filed last month, and now the Sacramento NAACP and others are asking Attorney General Rob Bonta to look into the sheriff’s deputies involved.
