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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CrosscurrentsFor some, present day headlines are reminders of past terrors, causing them to seek refuge in the genres of Black Horror and Afro-Futurism. A local bookstore owner is helping people use these artforms to connect and envision brighter futures. -
This week, six San Francisco State University students started a hunger strike in response to the blocking of all humanitarian aid to Gaza by the Israeli government. The indefinite strike calls for the CSU system to divest from companies providing technology and weapons to Israel. -
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.
