Race and EquityA Tahoe Ski Resort Ditches Its Name, Saying It's Racist And SexistSeptember 14, 2021Squaw Valley hosted an Olympics, but it now has a new name. "It's a term that was inflicted upon us by somebody else and we don't agree with it," an official of the Washoe Tribe says.
Race and EquityLatinos in Woodland Were Hit Hard During The Pandemic. Here’s What They’re Thinking About The Recall.September 12, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe Latino community in Woodland carry the experience of significant job loss, illnesses and deaths due to the pandemic into California’s gubernatorial recall election.
Race and EquityInterview: Ethel Baker Elementary School Principal On Sacramento Afghan American Families Stuck In AfghanistanSeptember 8, 2021 | Steve Milne | Vicki GonzalezThree of the elementary school’s students are still stuck in Afghanistan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityNearly 30 Afghan American Students From Sacramento County School District Still In AfghanistanSeptember 3, 2021 | Randol WhiteAbout 27 Sacramento County Afghan American students may still be in Afghanistan. San Juan Unified School District's Melissa Bassanelli spoke with Randol White about efforts to get in touch with these students in the Taliban-held country. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquitySeveral California Public School Students Are Still Trapped In AfghanistanSeptember 2, 2021The San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento, Calif., says officials believe some of the district's students have been able to leave since the U.S. evacuation ended Tuesday.
As Sacramento Welcomes A New Wave Of Afghan Refugees, Housing And Mental Health Struggles Could Be ChallengesAugust 25, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAs many as 1,700 Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Sacramento before the end of the year. Resettlement agencies say they'll need help to acclimate once they arrive.
Race and EquityCapRadio Welcomes Code Switch, Life Kit And Throughline To Broadcast ScheduleAugust 25, 2021 | Ben AdlerThe three popular NPR podcasts highlight a new CapRadio News program lineup that also includes an expanded Sunday afternoon Storytelling Block.
Health CareAsian Americans and Pacific Islanders Have High Vaccination Rates. But What’s Behind Those Numbers?August 16, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanPacific Islanders and Asian Americans currently have some of the highest vaccination rates in Sacramento, according to county data. But organizers fear those numbers may be overinflated.
State GovernmentCould Latino Voters Make The Difference In Whether Newsom Survives California’s Recall Election?August 15, 2021Latinos are the largest ethnic group in California at 39% of the population, and a growing share of the electorate at about 28% of registered voters.
Race and EquitySacramento Region, California Show Increased Diversity In 2020 Census ResultsAugust 13, 2021 | Janelle SalangaWhile California showed an increase in Latino and Asian populations along with a decrease in white and Black residents, researchers say additional information can better clarify and contextualize demographic changes and their effects.
