Native American students hope a new education law helps reverse years of misinformation
October 1, 2022
A new law will encourage California school districts to work with local Native American tribes to develop history lessons for students.
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival focuses on expansion – but is not without its critics
October 1, 2022
After two years of pandemic closures, audiences are back at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, to find a season of diverse plays. But for many, change has come too soon.
Reparations task force: State could owe Black Californians hundreds of thousands of dollars
September 26, 2022
Black Californians could be due hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing discrimination, incarceration, and health disparities alone, consultants said at reparations task force hearings.
Stephon Clark family settles remaining lawsuit with city of Sacramento
August 12, 2022
Sacramento has agreed to pay $1.7 million to Clark’s parents. In 2019, a city settlement provided $2.4 million to Clark’s two children.
COVID pulls down Latino, Black, Asian life expectancy more than whites, study says
July 9, 2022
Medical journal study says life expectancy for California’s Latinos fell six years, more than other populations during pandemic.
African American school administrators in Sacramento say racism against Black leaders is an ongoing issue
July 6, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
After the resignation of a vice principal at West Campus High School citing racism and sexual harassment, experts worry this is part of a larger trend.
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.
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.