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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.
Small Strides Made In City Of Sacramento’s Diversity Hiring, But Salary Gap Remains Wide, Audit Shows
December 2, 2020
In two reports released by the city auditor, data shows employees of color have a different experience working for the city than their white colleagues — both in terms of discrimination and salary.
Photos: Shop Black Friday With These Sacramento Black-Owned Businesses
November 25, 2020
For the fourth year running, Florin Square businesses are holding a Shop Black Friday event this weekend, asking people to support local Black-owned businesses. Here are some of the businesses that are participating.
Sacramento’s Florin Square Hosts Black Friday Event to Support Black-Owned Businesses
November 24, 2020
African American consumers and business-owners are encouraging shoppers to participate in “Shop Black Friday” this year, to support local Black-owned businesses that have been harder hit by the pandemic.
In Stockton, A Dying Daily Paper And Disinformation Affected Mayor Michael Tubbs’ Reelection
November 24, 2020
The Record’s demise and the emergence of the 209 Times website made it harder for voters to navigate fact and opinion.
Asian and Pacific Islander Groups Respond To Health Director’s Racial Slur
November 23, 2020
Community organizers with a Sacramento-area network of Asian and Pacific Islander residents have submitted a list of demands for how the county can move forward in addressing health disparities and racism as a public health crisis.
Filipino Population Is High-Risk For COVID-19, But Very Little Data On The Community’s Outcomes Exist
November 19, 2020
Few COVID-19 tracking entities are looking at the impact and reasons for the Filipino community experiencing high death rates but also low testing rates.
Sacramento’s Top Health Official Refers To Asian Americans As ‘Yellow Folks’
November 17, 2020
County Health Director Dr. Peter Beilenson says he made “a significant mistake” when he used the slur at Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting, when supporting a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
Bobbie Singh-Allen Becomes Elk Grove’s Next Mayor And First Punjabi-American To Hold The Office
November 11, 2020
People of Punjabi descent have been in California since the 1800s, but are often misunderstood. Singh-Allen’s win signals a shift towards greater political engagement for the community.
Essay: Helping To Make Public Radio A More Inclusive Space
November 10, 2020
Tuesday is Public Media For All Day, a day that seeks to propel forward conversations and concrete plans to make public media more racially diverse.
No, The ‘Latino Vote’ Does Not Define A Complex Electorate
November 9, 2020
The election sparked a conversation about the so-called Latino vote, but people often lumped into that category say the term doesn’t accurately reflect the various communities within, and even fails to capture the context of those votes.