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Russell City: A family learns about their past
In the second part of our two-part series, “Race in America: the Conversation,” NBC Bay Area’s Jodi Hernandez opens up about her family roots in Russell City, a city in Alameda County neglected and wiped off the map. Jodi sees, for the first time, where her family once lived and interviews her father, Joe Hernandez, who has never talked about...
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Russell City: The Bay Area's lost city
Some call it the Bay Area’s lost city, Russell City. What happened to the town remains an ugly chapter in Alameda County’s history. Education and reparations are something residents are still fighting for today.
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Russell City: The Bay Area's lost city
Some call it the Bay Area’s lost city — Russell City. What happened to the town remains an ugly chapter in Alameda County’s history. Education and reparations are something residents today are still fighting for. In part one of “Race in America: The Conversation”, Jodi Hernandez shows us a history that is rarely known or talked about.
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Nonprofit founder connects communities to build bridges and safe spaces
In Silicon Valley, one man has a different approach to get people to show up just as they are. Velena Jones reports.
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Nonprofit founder connects communities to build bridges and safe spaces
In Silicon Valley, one man has a different approach to get people to show up just as they are.
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Nonprofit founder connects communities to build bridges and safe spaces
In Silicon Valley, one man has a different approach to get people to show up just as they are. Velena Jones reports.
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Generational civil rights leaders gather on UC-Berkeley panel to pass baton
Dr. Harry Edwards, Dr. John Carlos and Dr. Tommie Smith, three of the biggest champions for justice and equal rights, will share the stage in Berkeley on Friday, possibly for the last time.
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Inside Jim Trotter's legal plea for NFL to live up to its promises
Columnist Jim Trotter details his experience working for the NFL and why he filed a lawsuit against the league after his contract was not renewed.
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Why noted author, academic Ishmael Reed still has faith in Warriors
Ishmael, a decorated author and longtime academic, spoke to Monte Poole on the latest episode of Race In America: A Candid Conversation about why he believes the Warriors still have a puncher’s chance this season.
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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...
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Cal women's basketball activists enlist Dr. John Carlos for ‘Race for Change'
Dr. John Carlos will be in the Bay Area this weekend for the fourth annual “Race for Change,” which raises money for Cal’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Justice department.
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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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One of the ‘Little Rock Nine,' living in the Bay Area talks about her fight 66 years later
NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang talked to Melba Pattillo Beals, one of the “Little Rock Nine,” who now lives in Marin County about her fight, more than six decades later.
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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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Unity trip helps Black, Chinese 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 (June 16, 2023)
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: 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: Episode 21 Open
We continue our commitment to having uncomfortable and honest conversations about race, racism and the complexities of systemic opporession.
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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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Man commits to changing narrative in San Francisco neighborhood
We continue our commitment to having honest and open conversations in “Race in America: the Conversation.” We take you to San Francisco’s Sunnydale neighborhood, a neighborhood plagued by violence. But, residents who live there are trying to change the narrative and the stereotypes. And, how sometimes one person can really make a difference.