A day in the life of an Oakland Chinatown community ambassador
Sakhone Lasaphangthong spent 20 years in state prison. Now he’s helping to increase public safety in the neighborhood through a nonprofit, Family Bridges.
Undocumented people who want to become therapists and care for the mental health needs of their community face many obstacles. But in California, it’s at least possible.
The Pointer Sisters were four women from Oakland whose songs were everywhere in the 70s and 80s. Reporter Celeste Hamilton Dennis brings us a story about why the love for the Pointer Sisters is still going strong today.
The Ms. Q&A: How Curator Grace Aneiza Ali is Reimagining “Women’s Work”
Ms. spoke with Ali about the importance of art and language in shaping how we think—and why “women’s work” should be expanded to include acts of resistance.
A Portland program is helping senior citizen artists connect more with their community and even make extra money. It could be a boon for Philly’s growing senior population.
