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Crosscurrents
Crosscurrents is our award-winning radio news magazine, broadcasting Mondays through Thursdays at 11 a.m. on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community. Listen to full episodes at kalw.org/crosscurrents

'Brown Skin Baby' by E. Okobi

E Okobi performing Black Skin Baby
Ben Trefny
E Okobi performing Black Skin Baby

Today, we bring you a poem that was awarded the best performance of the night from our last open mic. It’s from E Okobi. It’s an original poem she read at the memorial of her brother Chinedu Okobi who was killed by San Mateo Police in 2018.

Crosscurrents
I joined KALW in 2003. As Executive News Editor and then News Director, I helped our news department win numerous regional and national awards for long- and short-form journalism. I've also helped create numerous training programs — for teenagers, incarcerated people, and early-career journalists — and have taught hundreds of audio producers. I served as interim Executive Director for nearly two years. My work is currently focused on creating original live events, programming, and building partnerships with like-minded organizations.