Race And Equity

Black women are three times more likely than any other women to die during or immediately after pregnancy. California lawmakers passed a law in 2019 requiring hospitals to train labor and delivery staff on unconscious bias in medicine.

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.

A closer look at why California's task force was created, who's on it, and what reparations it recommends— from apologies to cash payments.

With legal challenge expected, board of regents wants time to consider legal strategies.

The task force members are discussing monetary and nonmonetary reparations ideas to compensate for slavery and racism. Some say they want policies to prevent future harms against Black Californians.

Officials say Butte County has been relatively lucky during recent winter storms, but a recent local emergency declaration could help the county qualify for federal aid. Also, a new report from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office suggests that California could make its parole hearing process more equitable, and a new law allows Californians to have records of most criminal convictions sealed if certain conditions are met.

Political divide in country has meant less classroom instruction on race and racism, more harassment of LGBTQ youth, according to nationwide survey of principals.

Seven in 10 Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, according to a statewide survey.

In this week’s conversations on race, Chico State Sociology Professor Dr. Lesa Johnson speaks with NSPR Ken Devol about how institutional power can be used to perpetuate bias. She first explains who has power in our society and the responsibility that comes with it.

Amid calls for schools to diversify their teaching staffs, some are saying those efforts should extend beyond the classroom — to the counseling office.