‘We’re Kind of Running Out of Time’: Berkeley Joins Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
Originally published on KQED news. Over 100 people took to the streets of Berkeley on Saturday morning in solidarity with a global day of action for climate justice. Youth organizers … Continue reading
Youth Environmental Activists Call Out Funders of ‘Climate Chaos’
Originally appeared in KQED news. Climate demonstrators gathered outside the San Francisco headquarters of investment management company BlackRock on Friday, as part of a global day of action demanding financial … Continue reading
‘40 Acres and a Tesla’? California Considers Reparations for Black Americans
California’s Reparations Task Force has a huge challenge before them: to study and recommend reparation proposals for Black Californians and descendants of enslaved people. The task force wrapped up a … Continue reading
California’s Reparations Task Force to Hear Testimony on Anti-Black Racism in Housing and Education Policy
Originally published in KQED news. Civil rights activist Reverend Dr. Amos C. Brown speaks during a rally at Lowell High School on Feb. 5, 2021. Brown is the vice-chair of … Continue reading
Efforts Ongoing to Recognize Indigenous Peoples Day as a Federal Holiday
Originally published on KQED news. The Teokalli Aztec Dancers perform during the 3rd annual Indigenous Peoples Day commemoration at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco on Oct. 11, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) … Continue reading
‘Welcome to America’: Afghan Arrivals Greeted by the Bay Area – and Its High Cost of Living
A butcher helps customers at Maiwand Market in Fremont — a staple for many in the Afghan community — on Aug. 27, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) “Welcome to America!” That’s how Mohammad, … Continue reading
Caldor Fire Nearly 50% Contained, As Crews Continue Battling ‘Troublesome’ Spots
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San Francisco Turns Out in Solidarity With Worldwide Protest for Afghan Lives
Originally posted in KQED news. San Francisco joined more than 40 cities and 17 countries around the globe on Saturday in a day of protest for Afghan lives. Beginning at … Continue reading
How You Can Support the Afghan Community, in the Bay Area and Beyond
Originally appeared in KQED news. Skip straight to: How to help Two explosions outside the international airport in Kabul on Thursday left dozens of people dead and injured, including members of the … Continue reading
‘Devastated and Exhausted’: Afghan Community Marches in Fremont
This post originally appeared on KQED news. Updated 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Nearly a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul, Afghan Americans in … Continue reading
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