VIDEO: Walk For Freedom
On Saturday, October 20th the Walk For Freedom against Human Trafficking was held at the capitol. This event was held to emphasize the importance of abolishing modern day slavery.
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VIDEO: World Mental Health Day
On Wednesday, October 10th, UC Davis Health in coordination with Advocate Sacramento and Asian Pacific Community Counseling hosted a World Mental Health Day conference. This event was held to help Asian Americans understand mental illness and it’s impact on culture and family.
VIDEO: Measure U Tax Forum
Accesslocal.tv attended a forum at the Sierra 2 Center concerning the local sales tax- Measure U. Mike Mckeever and Craig Powell both gave their views and how this plan could benefit or worsen the Sacramento region.
VIDEO: Sacramento’s Walk To End Suicide
On Saturday, September 29th, the walk to end suicide was held to help prevent suicide. I attended this event to understand the importance of preventing and providing resources to stop suicide.
Gather Oak Park: VIDEO
Gather Oak Park was held on Thursday, September 13th. Many people in the community gathered together to eat food and have fun. I interviewed vendors and participants at Gather.
VIDEO: “Grito de la independencia de México”
D’primeramano Inc held their second “Grito De La Independencia de México” on September 15th, in the Franklin Center. The Festival included traditional hispanic food, dancing, a raffle, and a mariachi group who sang on horseback.
VIDEO: Sacramento Weighs New Measure U Tax Plan
Leaders in Sacramento are asking the voters to renew and double the sales tax known as Measure U. While the Mayor touts the plan as a win for the city, not everyone is convinced.
How Zipcodes Can Affect Premature Birth: VIDEO
In Fresno County, the preterm birth rate is 12% in a 70% Black or Hispanic zipcode while in a historically white zipcode area where over 66% of it’s residents are white, the preterm birth rate is only 7% in a report published by UC Berkley’s Graduate School of Journalism. And it’s not just a “Fresno” thing, in this video I touch on the affect that zipcodes have on premature birth.
VIDEO: Florin African Market Place
The Florin Market Place is held every 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum, at 2251 Florin Road from 12pm to 6 pm. Brother Ra, the creator of the African Market Place, talks about why he started the African Market Place and it’s importance. The African Market Place gives people of color a chance to grow their businesses and for the black community of Sacramento a place to thrive.
The next African Market Place will take place on Saturday, September 15th. A workshop will be held for black women to discuss the impacts of the absence of fathers. Visit the African Market’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SacramentoAMP for more information!
Business Information In Order of Appearance:
Puzzle Huddle
www.puzzlehuddle.com
King Tees Apparel
kingteesapparel.com
Nala Beauty Supply
www.nalabeauty.com
Analeah, Paparazzi Consultant
thatssotr5ndy.com
Instagram.com/analeah.atpaparazzi
Anika Harris, Distributor for Black Living Water
(559) 723-4596
Sacramento City College Black Student Union
saccitybsu@gmail.com
Hakeem’s Perfumed Oils
Fragrance Distribution and Supplies
(916) 717-5026
Voice of The Youth Mentoring Leadership Program
22251 Florin Road., Suite #35
Sacramento, CA 95822
www.voiceoftheyouth.com
Nubian Family Beauty Supply
2251 Florin Road., Suite #135
Sacramento, CA 95822
www.facebook.com/nufambeauty
VIDEO: Crocker Art Museum Block By Block Pop-Up Event
On Saturday, August 25th, the Crocker Art Museum and the Office of Assemblymember Kevin McCarty hosted a Block by Block community pop-up event. This event catered to the community surrounding Fruitridge Road and Stockton Blvd.
For more information on Crocker Art Museum’s Block by Block, click here: