Race and EquityThe Supreme Court is reconsidering its decision on affirmative action. What could this mean for higher education in California?November 18, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanExperts say California’s public universities can offer a glimpse at a post-affirmative action admissions process.
Race and EquityLatinos make up one fifth of the residents in the Sacramento region. Experts say campaigns often ignore them.October 28, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanLatino voters tend to skew younger, but also turn out in lower numbers, especially in non-presidential election years.
Race and EquityFilipino contributions to state history honored in new California Museum exhibitOctober 28, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe exhibit, California is in the Heart, is a multi-organization collaboration celebrating Filipino towns throughout the state, highlights Filipinas’ role in the community and honors past and present labor rights struggles.
Race and EquityAftermath of leaked tape of Los Angeles City Council members racist comments spurs discussion about Latino political representation in CaliforniaOctober 20, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanExperts say Latino political representation tends to reflect only a fraction of the diversity of the state’s Latino communities.
State GovernmentFor undocumented students, job opportunities are scarce. This state program could help.October 15, 2022California’s estimated 75,000 undocumented students don’t qualify for federal work-study or most job opportunities, and often struggle to make ends meet.
Race and EquityNew Malcolm X Academy in Oak Park continues tradition of Black Panther liberation schoolsOctober 11, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe K-8 school, which opened Oct. 3, will encourage hands-on community learning through farming, athletics, food preparation, performing arts, reading and more.
Race and Equity90% of Black parents in the Sacramento region report uncertainty around child-care accessOctober 6, 2022 | Srishti PrabhaBlack respondents to Valley Vision’s new survey report feeling that they are not confident in their access or ability to pay for support for their children.
Race and EquityBlack residents in Sacramento are most concerned about region’s high cost of housing, new poll findsOctober 5, 2022 | Chris NicholsPolicy experts say the Black community has faced a housing crisis for generations. They say targeted investments in affordable housing and preventing NIMBYism are two ways to ease the crisis.
ClassicalWhere are the Black musicians in the country's largest orchestras?October 4, 2022In 2014, a study found that only 1.4% of orchestra musicians were Black. In 2022, it's hard to know if that number is better or worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquitySacramento revamps cannabis enforcement system after facing dozens of lawsuits, racism allegationsOctober 3, 2022 | Scott RoddThe city has issued over $100 million in fines against property owners, but the vast majority have challenged the penalties.
