How Much Did Protests Contribute To LA’s COVID-19 Surge? The Data Is Still Sparse.July 21, 2020 | Chris NicholsMedical experts say it’s likely the protests contributed somewhat, but say transmission in Los Angeles was already on the upswing before the demonstrations started.
State GovernmentChristopher Columbus Statue Removed From California State Capitol RotundaJuly 7, 2020 | Andrew Nixon | Kris Vera-PhillipsCrews started removing a statue of Christopher Columbus from its prominent position in the California state Capitol rotunda Tuesday. It comes days after demonstrators removed a statue of Junipero Serra from the Capitol grounds.
Weekend Demonstrators Remove Junipero Serra Statue From California Capitol GroundsJuly 6, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA statue of missionary Junipero Serra is the latest to come down amid protests against racial injustice. Activists say the effort to “de-Sutter, de-Serra and de-Columbus” Sacramento is ongoing.
Health CareAs Demonstrators Call For Racial Justice, Some Doctors Push For Equity In Health CareJune 25, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs Black Lives Matter demonstrators push for reform in law enforcement, education and other sectors, some medical professionals say it’s time to build a more equitable health system.
Juneteenth Takes On Extra Prominence Amid National Conversation On RaceJune 18, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe oft-overlooked celebration of the emancipation of slaves is more timely than ever this year, organizers say.
Health CareBlack Leaders Are Creating Healing Spaces To Combat The Mental Stress Of Racism, InjusticeJune 18, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAs conversations about police violence and systemic racism continue, African American leaders say it’s crucial for people to find a way to safely process both historical and current events. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Watch: Live Conversation With Flojaune Cofer On Defunding The Police And Investing In The CommunityJune 17, 2020Listen back to our live conversation with Measure U Community Advisory Committee Chair Dr. Flojuane Cover about economic justice, community investment and defunding the police.
Interview: Flojaune Cofer On Measure U, Economic Justice And Defunding The PoliceJune 17, 2020Sacramento Measure U Community Advisory Committee Chair Flojaune Cofer joined CapRadio’s Randol White to discuss how Measure U funds are being spent, what defunding the police would mean in Sacramento and what she wants to see going forward.
Members of Sacramento-Region Sikh Community Call For Solidarity With Black Lives Matter MovementJune 15, 2020 | Chris NicholsOrganizers said they wanted to learn how to be better allies for the Black community.
Volunteers Add Captions To Black Lives Matter Instagram Videos To Help Hard-Of-Hearing CommunityJune 12, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe app has a usability issue for hearing-impaired people and doesn’t caption videos. In response, at least one Instagram account is manually captioning Black Lives Matter videos so deaf users can be part of the movement.
