Priscilla Ankrah
Audio Academy AlumniI am an immigrant from Ghana, navigating race, place, and being in a time of great possibility and turmoil. I believe in the power of us, and of our collective imaginations, to bring forth a world that fulfills the entirety of our beings. I believe in the power of our dreams. I am a law school graduate and a budding optimist. Forward ever.
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In June, California released a proposal on reparations. One key component is housing. But who qualifies? And what is the larger vision to address racial violence against all Black people? -
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office Consumer Protection Unit has settled a civil action against CVS Pharmacy for selling expired over-the-counter drugs and baby formula. -
On Wednesday evening, Mayor Sheng Thao spoke before Oakland residents and the City Council to address the historic $360 million budget deficit. -
On Monday morning, the historic International Hotel in Richmond - home to the first organized union of the Brotherhood of Black Sleeping Car Porters -- burned. -
The new Senate Bill 31, proposed by state Sen. Brian Jones of San Diego, would effectively criminalize camping near schools, daycares, parks or libraries. -
Last Friday, a federal court in San Francisco received a class action suit alleging that the Plenty of Fish dating site unfairly discriminates against its users based on age and gender. -
San Francisco and other Bay Area cities and counties are offering free tax-filing assistance for residents who have incomes below $60,000 and are eligible for city tax credits. -
Nationally, recycling is a multibillion dollar industry. Here in San Francisco, it yields millions of dollars in revenue annually. In this story, we introduce you to Summer, who makes a living rummaging through bins and dumpsters, sorting cans, bottles, and glass out of the things we discard. -
State Senator Nancy Skinner, whose district covers much of the East Bay, and Assemblymember Dawn Addis, have partnered to create a bill that would end the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse civil claims in state court. -
Earlier today, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a major storm sweeping the Bay Area. Cities across the region are already taking emergency measures.
