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December 21, 2023

The Market, Bringing Local Artisans & Vendors Together

“People don’t just come to the market today, they continue coming and make her coffee shop their new spot, and that’s a full circle moment for me,” says Nadia Ramon.

sister libby Fernandez shares coffee with a member of the unhoused community in Sacramento.

December 20, 2023

Hope on Wheels: Mercy Pedalers Extend Compassion to Sacramento’s Homeless Amid City-County Dispute

As the numbers of unhoused individuals rise year-to-year in the city and state, politicians continue to argue about how to address homelessness. The COVID-19 pandemic, unaffordable housing, and lack of shelters, recovery opportunities, and medication are all factors that contribute to this growing problem.

Collage of famous Black women in the media [credit. Delphine Diallo]

December 20, 2023

Opinion: Fashion’s Unbreakable Bond with Blackness Through the Lens of Journalism

With the use of collective memory work, Lindsey People paints a vivid picture of the nuanced, often painful experiences faced by Black professionals in the fashion realm, all while upholding the ethical pillars of journalism.

Two hands. One holds an iPhone and one a vape.

December 20, 2023

Podcast: Smoke Rings: The Journalistic Ethics of Hyping New Tech

Paige Willett and Kate Mays discuss the ethics of trendsetting in journalism, focusing on tech industry reporting, including a critical look at Juul's portrayal in media and its impact on vaping trends and teen usage.

December 20, 2023

The Unconventional Truth: Michael Rapaport’s Impactful Approach to Podcasting

Can a public figure serve as an effective information source on global issues? Does podcasting elevate him to the status of a journalist? In a world where freedom of speech empowers anyone to host a podcast, where does entertainment end, and information begin?