Race and EquityNative American students hope a new education law helps reverse years of misinformationOctober 1, 2022A new law will encourage California school districts to work with local Native American tribes to develop history lessons for students.
Arts and LifestyleOregon Shakespeare Festival focuses on expansion – but is not without its criticsOctober 1, 2022After two years of pandemic closures, audiences are back at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, to find a season of diverse plays. But for many, change has come too soon.
Race and EquityReparations task force: State could owe Black Californians hundreds of thousands of dollarsSeptember 26, 2022Black Californians could be due hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing discrimination, incarceration, and health disparities alone, consultants said at reparations task force hearings.
Race and EquityStephon Clark family settles remaining lawsuit with city of SacramentoAugust 12, 2022Sacramento has agreed to pay $1.7 million to Clark’s parents. In 2019, a city settlement provided $2.4 million to Clark’s two children.
Race and EquityCOVID pulls down Latino, Black, Asian life expectancy more than whites, study saysJuly 9, 2022Medical journal study says life expectancy for California’s Latinos fell six years, more than other populations during pandemic.
Race and EquityAfrican American school administrators in Sacramento say racism against Black leaders is an ongoing issueJuly 6, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanAfter the resignation of a vice principal at West Campus High School citing racism and sexual harassment, experts worry this is part of a larger trend.
Race and Equity10 years after DACA was announced, Dreamers remain in limboJune 19, 2022Ten years ago, the Obama administration announced the DACA program to protect certain young immigrants in the U.S. from being deported. Two Dreamers reflect on the years since.
Race and EquityCalifornia State Parks votes to rename part of Folsom Lake in attempt to inclusively recognize Black gold rush historyJune 17, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanCalifornia State Parks unanimously voted to change the name of Negro Bar, a day-use area at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, to Black Miner’s Bar. The name change is temporary while the board conducts more research into the history of the area. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityJuneteenth celebrates its second year as a federal holiday: Here’s what Sacramento has planned.June 16, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThis year’s Juneteenth will be honored throughout the long weekend in many ways across the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California’s plan to provide food assistance to undocumented residents leaves some outJune 14, 2022California will offer food assistance to undocumented people over 55. Advocates want more. They say younger people need help, too.
