Community Divided Over Fate of Berkeley’s People’s Park
For KQED News. People’s Park is one of the most famous sites of the student movement of the 1960s — battled into existence, it has been held together by activists. … Continue reading
‘We’re Ringing the Alarm’: Efforts Rise to Ensure Monkeypox Spread Is Taken Seriously
As of July 15, there were at least 86 confirmed cases of monkeypox in San Francisco. The virus spreads through close physical contact, and rates of infection right now are highest … Continue reading
Unpacking Reparations Eligibility in California
For KQED News. Reparations in California is a series of KQED stories exploring the road to racial equity in the state. Updated 1:55 p.m. Wednesday At a contentious meeting Tuesday, California’s … Continue reading
‘It Means to Repair’: What You Should Know About Reparations for Black Californians
Updated Thursday, May 12 For KQED News. Reparations in California is a series of KQED stories exploring the road to racial equity in the state. Skip straight to: I was born … Continue reading
Photos: Year of the Tiger Sees Community Come Together for Joyous Chinese New Year Parade
From KQED News. For the first time in two years, the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade saw acrobats and small children alike leaping across the city as they celebrated … Continue reading
From Credit Scores to Job Applications: California’s Reparations Task Force Looks to Algorithms
For KQED News. The tech industry is intricately linked to California’s identity and economy, bringing in an estimated $520 billion per year according to the Computing Technology Industry Association, a nonprofit trade … Continue reading
Omicron and Kids: Advice From a Stanford Pediatric Disease Expert
This post appeared on KQED News. For many parents and caregivers of children under 5 years old, the pandemic still feels far from over, with vaccines not yet available for … Continue reading
‘She Was Prophetic’: Bay Area Remembers Groundbreaking Author and Cultural Critic bell hooks
Published on KQED news. Author, professor and cultural critic bell hooks had deep ties to the Bay Area. She went to Stanford and received her Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz, but … Continue reading
‘There’s a Lot That’s Not Working Within the System’: Afghan Evacuees Struggle with Housing and Immigration Hurdles
Skip to: How to help, and how to find help Over four months since the fall of Kabul, some Afghan evacuees are still working to find a sense of stability … Continue reading
How to Participate in California’s Reparations Task Force Meetings
Originally appeared on KQED news. Skip to: Where can I watch the reparations task force sessions? What should I do if I want to share my experience? How can I … Continue reading
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