Sarah Mizes-Tan
Race and Equity Reporter
Sacramento has long been a hub for immigrants, and the city is one of the state’s most diverse. In many ways, immigrants and people of color have shaped the Sacramento that we live in today. But at the same time, these communities also tend to be areas of disinvestment and ones that are often on the frontlines of gentrification. They’re often overlooked by not just government, but also media.
As CapRadio’s Race and Equity reporter, I focus on reporting on racial inequity in Sacramento and the way in which policy unequally impacts historically underserved communities. As a child of immigrants, I feel particularly passionate about giving voice to these issues.
I’d like to hear from you: What stories around these communities do you think we haven’t told yet?
Let me know below.
Ukrainians in Sacramento protest Russian invasion, praying for ‘support of the whole world’
February 24, 2022
Throughout the Sacramento region — from the rallygoers at Capitol to Roseville churches to members of the Kings — people of Ukrainian descent and their supporters expressed shock Thursday over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
New 'Gam Saan Trail' in Coloma honors contributions of Chinese miners during California gold rush
February 15, 2022
The trail’s name means “Gold Mountain” in Cantonese, and is located by a former burial site for Chinese miners at what is now Marshall Gold Discovery State Park.
Yolo County honors Black History Months with documentary series 'The Cost of Darkness'
February 10, 2022
The county is partnering with local author and activist Sandy Holman to host discussions about the Black experience and how racism impacts all aspects of society.
Sacramento City Unified appoints the school district’s first race and equity liaison
January 25, 2022
The district has appointed civil rights attorney Mark Harris to oversee investigations of racist incidents at Kit Carson Academy and West Campus High School.
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
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.
Without guidance from Sacramento county health officials, restaurants take individual approaches to worker safety amid omicron surge
January 13, 2022
Sacramento County announced that they would not be enforcing measures for businesses during this surge. Some Sacramento restaurants have closed for an extended break; others continue indoor dining.
California study shows racial, gender disparities in police stops and searches
January 4, 2022
Out of nearly 3 million reported vehicle and pedestrian stops, racial and gender disparities were shown.
The Tower Bridge's motor is broken, and large boats along the Sacramento River can't pass underneath
December 23, 2021
The motor that lifts the middle portion of the bridge to let boats pass underneath is currently waiting on parts to repair.
Sacramento and California residents remember literary legend Joan Didion
December 23, 2021
The novelist and writer born in Sacramento and who famously described the city as “the Midwest of California” died on Thursday in New York at age 87.
Over 139 unhoused people remembered at 8th annual Sacramento County Homeless Memorial vigil
December 22, 2021
Advocates honored over 50 more people than at last year’s event while calling for permanent housing, saying many of the deaths were preventable.