Race and EquitySacramento City Unified appoints the school district’s first race and equity liaisonJanuary 25, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe district has appointed civil rights attorney Mark Harris to oversee investigations of racist incidents at Kit Carson Academy and West Campus High School.
Race and EquityPhotos: Sacramento honors Martin Luther King Jr. at Black Lives Matter, NAACP car caravanJanuary 17, 2022 | Andrew NixonThe 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 EquityOak Park woman keeps her land, but must rebuild her home after receivership threatened her propertyJanuary 17, 2022 | Kris HooksWanda 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityNew lawsuit claims Sacramento police handle pro-Trump and racial justice protests differentlyJanuary 17, 2022 | Janelle SalangaCommunity 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 EquityThe NAACP and Black Lives Matter Sacramento will host a car caravan in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthdayJanuary 14, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe 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 EquityCalifornia study shows racial, gender disparities in police stops and searchesJanuary 4, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanOut of nearly 3 million reported vehicle and pedestrian stops, racial and gender disparities were shown.
Race and EquitySacramento’s historically Black Oak Park neighborhood is losing Black residents — and fastJanuary 4, 2022 | Kris HooksOak 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.
