Paper sons and paper daughters: What's in a name?
What’s in a name? That’s the question generations of “paper sons” and “paper daughters” have asked when discussing identity, an identity they had to fake because of exclusion.
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Inside San Francisco's Cameron House, celebrating 150 years in community
It’s a big milestone year for San Francisco Chinatown’s Cameron House. The nonprofit organization has served low income residents and families since 1874.
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Race in America: The Conversation (Episode 22)
In the 22nd episode of our on-going series, we’ll explore an array of topics associated with California’s prison system. From take a look at race segregation inside prison, recidivism and whether education is the key to reform. Hear from men who served decades in prison – and how San Quentin became a place of redemption for them. Plus, we’ll take..... -
One of the ‘Little Rock Nine,' living in the Bay Area talks about her fight 66 years later
Monday is the 66th anniversary of the “Little Rock Nine.”
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A tale of two Delta towns: Uncovering Asian American history
The historic town of Isleton is a little more than an hour drive north of Berkeley. Back in the late 1800s, mostly Chinese and Japanese immigrants lived there to work. They ended up playing a big role in transforming what we know as the delta area today.
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Unity trip helps African-American, Asian-American teenagers bridge their communities
Sometimes, the best education comes outside of the classroom. NBC Bay Area takes you on a road trip with a group of Bay Area teenagers who found unity in their differences.
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Race in America: The Conversation (Episode 21)
We continue our commitment to having uncomfortable and honest conversations about race and the complexities of systemic oppression. Tonight, the stories of activists and advocates fighting for equality in their communities and beyond — whether it is educating other about diverse histories, changing a life or changing laws.
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Race in America: Indigenous Peoples
In this episode, we look at the history, fight and resilience of Indigenous peoples in California. We visit the ancestral home of the Pit River Tribe in Shasta County, discuss landback movement and talk to one of the original occupiers from the 1969 “Occupation of Alcatraz.” This episode first aired on Nov. 17, 2022.
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Race in America: Resources to help keep the conversation going
Having an open and honest conversation about race is difficult, and if you are feeling uncomfortable that is okay. We want to help with that conversation, and maybe help you start one on your own.
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‘We still have our community': Man commits to changing narrative in San Francisco neighborhood
San Francisco’s Sunnydale neighborhood is plagued by violence and stereotypes. But, people who live there are trying to change the narrative. Marcus Washington visited one special place, that’s making a difference and saving lives.
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Pacific Islanders Discuss History, Identity & Resiliency in Community
NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang sat down to have a candid and honest conversation about the representation of Pacific Islanders, their struggles and their hopes for the future.
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Former NBA Star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Tells His Story and the Stand He Took Against the NBA
Two decades before Colin Kaepernick took a knee there was the story of former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
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Race in America: The Conversation (Dec. 31, 2022)
In this episode of our ongoing series, we continue to highlight the work being done in communities to address racial tensions. The conversations include people in the street, on the front lines, working to mentor youth and to prevent crime. Also, a group of chefs in the East Bay use food to break down stereotypes and create solidarity between the.....
