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The colonial-era fort in downtown Sacramento, where thousands of school-children learn about California history, is being reinterpreted to reflect Sutter’s murderous and exploitative treatment of Native Americans.

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Race and Equity

Sacramento will require government meetings to begin with recognition of Indigenous and tribal land rights

December 14, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

This recognition of all tribes that have inhabited the Sacramento city region was approved by City Council Dec. 14.

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State Government

Unseen and unsafe: Students who have been 'deadnamed' explain why a new California law matters

December 14, 2021

A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it’s affirming and will prevent discrimination.

Race and Equity

'The Race Epidemic' documentary looks at the rise of hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 10, 2021 | Randol White

'The Race Epidemic' took the award for best documentary at the 17th annual Chinese American Film Festival in Los Angeles in November.

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California reparations task force discusses infrastructure's discriminatory history

December 9, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The task force heard from experts about how the building of state highways and investment in certain forms of transportation have disproportionately hurt African Americans in California.

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Race and Equity

Nevada's governor apologizes for the state's past role in Indigenous schools

December 5, 2021

Gov. Steve Sisolak apologized on behalf of his state and promised to cooperate with an investigation of the federal government's past policies and oversight of Native American boarding schools.

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