Sheryl Kaskowitz
Sheryl Kaskowitz is a writer and audio storyteller focusing on public arts, culture, and history. Her book, A Chance to Harmonize: How FDR's Hidden Music Unit Sought to Save America from the Great Depression—One Song at a Time, was published in April 2024.
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CrosscurrentsAs breaking makes its Olympic debut, Bay Area breakers offer tips for first-time viewers and share their thoughts about its appearance on the global stage.
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CrosscurrentsA thriving network of neighborhood choirs in San Francisco started out as a study of the health benefits of group singing for older adults.
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CrosscurrentsOn April 20th, thousands gathered to take their final ride on BART’s legacy fleet. Most cars will be scrapped and recycled, but a few will become something new.
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The anniversary of the 1906 earthquake on April 18 has San Francisco city officials thinking about preparedness. During this Earthquake Awareness Week, the city has announced new measures to be ready when “the big one” hits.
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CrosscurrentsIn its heyday, West Oakland’s Seventh Street was the hub of a thriving Black neighborhood. Today, there’s a move to revive it through one of its most iconic nightclubs.
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After months of speculation, San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin has confirmed that he will join the race for mayor, with a formal announcement to come at a rally on Saturday.
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The new minor league Oakland Ballers are offering a literal “Plan B,” for local baseball fans, announcing that they will launch their season this spring in a historic ballpark in West Oakland.
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CrosscurrentsA community in Berkeley finds joy and connection through group improvisation, continuing the tradition of Circlesinging started by the legendary Bobby McFerrin more than 30 years ago.
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A census typically uses street addresses to count the number of people living in each household. But how do we keep track of how many people are experiencing homelessness in our communities? Early this morning, more than a thousand volunteers were sent out across Alameda County to do just that.
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On Wednesday night, hundreds of people from all backgrounds and religions gathered for a public menorah lighting at Oakland’s Lake Merritt. It came a day after a menorah there was desecrated.