Race in America

How do we make peace with over 400 years of oppression? At this critical juncture in history can we heal, can we dismantle distrust and inequities that exist between the races in this country? NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre to Tovi Scrspokeuggs-Hussein, a leader and healer focused on emotional intelligence, equity and inclusion, for answers.

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.

Watch the third and final part of the tenth episode of Race in America: The Conversation that aired on Feb. 18, 2021.

Ebony and Jet magazines are gearing up for a digital relaunch and the woman leading it is Bay Area native Michele Ghee. NBC Bay Area’s Marcus Washington talks to the CEO about her historic new position and how it all started in Oakland.

Watch the first part of the tenth episode of Race in America: The Conversation that aired on Feb. 18, 2021.

Watch the second part of the tenth episode of Race in America: The Conversation that aired on Feb. 18, 2021.

Watch the ninth episode of Race in America: The Conversation that aired on Jan. 18, 2021, on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

Memories from Dr. Angela Davis about growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, in a neighborhood that was often targeted by the Ku Klux Klan. Dr. Davis recalls what she says was an “illegal” game she’d play with other children when it came to crossing the street into the white side of the neighborhood.

Watch the third part of the ninth episode of Race in America: The Conversation that aired on Jan. 18, 2021, on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

Watch the first part of the ninth episode of Race in America: The Conversation that aired on Jan. 18, 2021, on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

Watch the second part of the ninth episode of Race in America: The Conversation that aired on Jan. 18, 2021, on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

Election turnout among Black voters this past November was historic. Led by Black-led grassroots organizations, like Black Voters Matter, volunteers went door-to-door, rode buses and got people registered to vote. LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, speaks with NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre about the efforts.

“Don’t let them tell you who you are, you tell them who you are.” That’s the message entrepreneur and author Meena Harris, Kamala Harris’ niece, is pushing in her new children’s book, “Ambitious Girl.”

Over the past few months, we’ve seen a lot of young people fight for change, including student athletes. Marcus Washington talked to Caleb Simmons, a junior at SJSU & basketball player, about his journey to activism and those who have influenced him.

A Discovery Bay family, living in a predominantly white neighborhood, is the target of racist attacks. In our ongoing series, “Race in America: The Conversation”, Jessica Aguirre talks to Jariell Jones about how her family is turning something negative into a positive message.

In our continuing series, “Race in America: The Conversation”, Marcus Washington sits down with Coach Zo. The two discuss mentorship, education and for the first time on television, Coach opened up about the death of his younger brother, Charley Griffin, Jr.

Uncomfortable conversations are often the most meaningful conversations. The Bay Area is listening, but are we hearing each other? We continue to have that conversation in our series “Race in America: The Conversation.” Watch a replay of our live broadcast that first aired on Dec. 16, 2020.

Watch tonight at 6:30 p.m. on NBC Bay Area, channel 11, cable 3.

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has dedicated her life to fighting for farmworkers’ rights, immigrants’ rights and women’s rights. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre sits down with Huerta to talk about her mission and the fight for equality.

Uncomfortable conversations are often the most meaningful conversations. The Bay Area is listening, but are we hearing each other? We continue to have that conversation in our series “Race in America: The Conversation.” Watch a replay of our live broadcast that first aired on Nov. 19, 2020.