News Archive

Race and Equity

This South Sacramento street shows how political ‘redistricting’ can divide communities of color

November 29, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

For decades, the mile-long, one-way-in-one-way-out Detroit Boulevard in Meadowview has been split and represented by two City Council members.

Interview: Colour of Music festival highlights Black classical musicians and composers

November 11, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez

The music festival is in Sacramento through Nov. 13, bringing together classically trained Black musicians to perform songs from composers of African descent.

Food and Sustainability

New cooking classes, student gardens at Sacramento elementary school aim to address food insecurity

November 5, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

The cooking school will open to the public in spring 2022 and is part of a continued effort by Sacramento City Unified School District to combat food insecurity and improve student health.

Race and Equity

A Black family says California took their land decades ago. Now, a state reparations task force is exploring the issue.

November 1, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The Burgess family is currently seeking the return of land they say once belonged to their great-great grandfather. It’s part of the discussion in California over reparations to Black residents.