Kristal Raheem
Reporting FellowKristal Raheem is a sociologist, educator, and poet from Oakland. Her work calls attention to health and educational disparities among systematically oppressed communities at a local and global level. She has traveled to countries such as the Dominican Republic and South Africa to address issues of colonization and gender-based violence. Through literary and audio storytelling, she aims to build community and illuminate pathways toward healing and liberation.
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This week, the American Lung Association or ALA released their 26th “State of Air Quality” report. The Bay Area received low marks. -
CrosscurrentsOakland resident Kelly Carlisle was concerned about the health and wellbeing of youth in the city. She started a farm as a catalyst for change. -
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to prevent bullying among youth. The resolution aims to counter federal regulations targeting undocumented immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. -
University of California, Berkeley faculty and other campus groups organized a rally calling for the freedom of speech and the right to teach. -
A West Oakland initiative using pollution-detecting cars is being expanded to 64 cities across the state. -
State agencies have begun investigating the health impacts of ultra-processed foods in schools. -
Oakland firefighters reported about 50 people were evacuated from four buildings after a compressed natural gas leak last night. -
Assemblymember Mia Bonta introduced a bill on Monday to reduce birth center licensing requirements. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we bring you a special episode of Crosscurrents. It's an audio tour of some of the institutions that have lasted, impacted, and changed San Francisco over time. -
The Black Tulip event brought artists and community members together for a call to action ahead of the Oakland City Council vote on the Protect Black Women and Girls Act.
