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10 years after DACA was announced, Dreamers remain in limbo

June 19, 2022

Ten 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.

Sarah Mizes-Tan / CapRadio

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California State Parks votes to rename part of Folsom Lake in attempt to inclusively recognize Black gold rush history

June 17, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

California 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.

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Juneteenth celebrates its second year as a federal holiday: Here’s what Sacramento has planned.

June 16, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

This year’s Juneteenth will be honored throughout the long weekend in many ways across the city.

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California’s plan to provide food assistance to undocumented residents leaves some out

June 14, 2022

California will offer food assistance to undocumented people over 55. Advocates want more. They say younger people need help, too.

Pablo Unzueta / CalMatters

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With inflation, California worries about progress on poverty

May 16, 2022

California lawmakers and activists are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to spend more to help the state’s poorest residents.

Janelle Salanga / CapRadio

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Twin Rivers school teacher not fired after district questioned his use of basketball move on student

April 28, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

Teacher Jordan McGowan says he was put on leave two days after he played a one-on-one game with a Black student who asked to skip detention to attend basketball tryouts.

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California’s reparations task force explained

April 17, 2022

A task force is helping state officials examine how African Americans have been harmed by slavery and systemic racism and, weighing that, how the state should respond. What reparations should there be?

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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Stephon Clark's family is still seeking justice four years later

March 17, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The Clark family will host a march at the California state Capitol Friday to mark four years since Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark in the backyard of his grandmother's home.

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Former student arrested after allegedly sending racist messages, threats to American River College president, officials say

March 15, 2022 | Kris Hooks

The threats were directed towards Melanie Dixon, the first Black woman to lead the school. The Los Rios Community College District has filed a restraining order against the student and increased security on campus.

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COVID-19 has turned deadlier for Black Californians, who have the state’s lowest vaccination rate

February 26, 2022

California’s African Americans are dying from COVID at a higher rate now. And they make up a disproportionate and growing share of the death toll for middle-aged Californians.

 

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