Health CareSacramento Neighborhood Leaders Celebrate Progress Following Drop In Black Child Death Rates, Ask For More SupportJanuary 30, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaNew data from the Sacramento County Child Death Review Team indicates that the rate of African-American child deaths was roughly 55 per 100,000 in 2016 — down 32 percent from 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Loving Brown Babies’: How Black Families In Sacramento Talk To Their Kids About ViolenceJuly 11, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe new county-funded campaign aims to inspire hope and joy in African-American families. Parents say it’s an important assurance in light of the Stephon Clark shooting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento's Black Community Wants Racial Justice After Stephon Clark's Death. But This Isn’t The First Push To Save Black Lives.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaIn the wake of Stephon Clark’s death, a new conversation emerged between black residents and local government. But neighborhood leaders said they’ve been pointing out racial inequality — and the role it plays in the deaths of black youth — for years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareParents, Neighbors Train To Stop Street ViolenceNovember 13, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaResidents of Oak Park, Valley Hi and other neighborhoods where homicides among black youth are more prevalent say it's time to band with law enforcement to stop the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
