Sarah Mizes-Tan
Race and Equity Reporter
Sacramento has long been a hub for immigrants, and the city is one of the state’s most diverse. In many ways, immigrants and people of color have shaped the Sacramento that we live in today. But at the same time, these communities also tend to be areas of disinvestment and ones that are often on the frontlines of gentrification. They’re often overlooked by not just government, but also media.
As CapRadio’s Race and Equity reporter, I focus on reporting on racial inequity in Sacramento and the way in which policy unequally impacts historically underserved communities. As a child of immigrants, I feel particularly passionate about giving voice to these issues.
I’d like to hear from you: What stories around these communities do you think we haven’t told yet?
Let me know below.
The Paycheck Protection Program Was Meant To Help Places Of Worship In Need. In Sacramento, It Mostly Helped Ones In White Neighborhoods.
August 2, 2021
Religious institutions in Sacramento’s white neighborhoods received nearly three times as much money from the Paycheck Protection Program as those in non-white neighborhoods, a CapRadio investigation found.
Sacramento News & Review Building Will Become A Library In North Sacramento
July 30, 2021
The alt-weekly's 19,000 square foot space on Del Paso Boulevard will soon become a library and community hub for the North Sacramento community.
For Decades, California Forcibly Sterilized Women Under Eugenics Law. Now, The State Will Pay Survivors
July 20, 2021
Advocates hope this money can be the first step in the state recognizing its past in eugenics and involuntary and forced sterilization of thousands of women.
California Could Make A $210 Million Investment In Asian And Pacific Islander Safety And Support. Here’s How.
July 8, 2021
State lawmakers are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to agree to “historic” budget spending on everything from an Office of Racial Equity to more support for groups that help victims of hate incidents.
‘Reopening’ In Sacramento: Excitement And Optimism, But Not Everyone Is Ready To Ditch Their Masks
June 15, 2021
From Sacramento and San Joaquin to Placer and Yolo counties, workers, customers and business owners celebrated the state’s easing of COVID guidelines — but not everyone was ready to take off their masks.
‘You Can Just Smell It’: Air Quality Monitors To Be Installed In Oak Park, North Sacramento
June 10, 2021
Studies have shown that poor air quality can lead to negative health impacts like higher rates of asthma and chronic lung issues.
One Year After George Floyd’s Murder, Black Organizers Reflect On Trauma, Justice And The Future
May 28, 2021
George Floyd’s death sparked a social uprising so massive that it spanned the globe. But as much of the world moved on, the resulting trauma still persists for many Black Americans.
What A Small California Delta Town Can Teach Us About Asian American Communities Past And Present
May 27, 2021
Locke is just a half-hour south of Sacramento and now a one-road tourist destination. But it was once a vibrant Chinese enclave — and holds lessons for today’s multi-ethnic communities.
Sacramento Plans To Increase Spending On Police. Here’s How You Can Learn More About This Year’s Proposed City Budget.
May 21, 2021
City Council will hold public hearings over the next month before approving spending for 2021-22.
More Black Millennials Are Turning To Investing And Cryptocurrency To Build Back Wealth
May 21, 2021
Surveys show that younger African Americans are much more likely to be invested in stocks than older generations, in part due to greater accessibility.