April 17, 2022
A task force is helping state officials examine how African Americans have been harmed by slavery and systemic racism and, weighing that, how the state should respond. What reparations should there be?
March 17, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
The Clark family will host a march at the California state Capitol Friday to mark four years since Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark in the backyard of his grandmother's home.
March 15, 2022 | Kris Hooks
The threats were directed towards Melanie Dixon, the first Black woman to lead the school. The Los Rios Community College District has filed a restraining order against the student and increased security on campus.
February 26, 2022
California’s African Americans are dying from COVID at a higher rate now. And they make up a disproportionate and growing share of the death toll for middle-aged Californians.
February 15, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
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.
February 10, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
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.
January 25, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-Tan
The district has appointed civil rights attorney Mark Harris to oversee investigations of racist incidents at Kit Carson Academy and West Campus High School.
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.
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.
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.
