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The district has appointed civil rights attorney Mark Harris to oversee investigations of racist incidents at Kit Carson Academy and West Campus High School.

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Photos: Sacramento honors Martin Luther King Jr. at Black Lives Matter, NAACP car caravan

January 17, 2022 | Andrew Nixon

The caravan started in North Sacramento at Grant High School and made stops at Sacramento City College, the Oak Park Community Center and finished at Sacramento State University, the only California State University campus where Dr. King spoke.

Race and Equity

Oak Park woman keeps her land, but must rebuild her home after receivership threatened her property

January 17, 2022 | Kris Hooks

Wanda Clark’s house had sat vacant for nearly three years with significant structural issues and toxic mold before it was demolished. While the house is gone, the land remains her’s, and Clark considers that a win.

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Race and Equity

New lawsuit claims Sacramento police handle pro-Trump and racial justice protests differently

January 17, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

Community members and organizers are also suing the city of Sacramento, Sacramento Police Department and former Police Chief Daniel Hahn over allegations of brutality and violation of free speech.

Race and Equity

The NAACP and Black Lives Matter Sacramento will host a car caravan in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday

January 14, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The physically-distanced event will remember Dr. King’s dream and legacy, and also be held in solidarity with the fight for federal voting rights legislation.

Race and Equity

California study shows racial, gender disparities in police stops and searches

January 4, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Out of nearly 3 million reported vehicle and pedestrian stops, racial and gender disparities were shown.

Race and Equity

Sacramento’s historically Black Oak Park neighborhood is losing Black residents — and fast

January 4, 2022 | Kris Hooks

Oak Park lost nearly one-fourth of all Black residents in a decade. And with massive changes on the horizon, current and former residents wonder if Black residents will stay much longer.

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