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A podcast made for and by young journalists, creators, and activists from Sacramento, CA.
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An interview with Sacramento artist and basketball coach Jackie Wada
On this episode of Access on Air, neighborhood news correspondents Sammi Bringas and Melissa Franco interview local artist and basketball coach Jackie Wada. Jackie Wada shares her experience as a disciplined basketball player who decided to mentor and coach young girls after receiving mentorship throughout her childhood. Jackie Wada is also an abstract artist. During the beginning of the pandemic, she was create more art and grow her business.
Jackie's website's:
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An interview with Samantha Sadler, founder of Daily Dose Healing
In this episode, co-hosts Melissa Franco and Kieu Anh Ngyuen Le sit down with the founder of Daily Dose Healing, Samantha Sadler. Samantha Sadler shares how her vision for Daily Dose Healing came to life and what projects she is currently working on and plans to implement into her platform.
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California’s $6.5 billion deal to reopen schools
On this week’s episode we will be discussing California’s $6.5 billion deal to reopen schools, how we feel about reopening, and what we think about distance learning.
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January 6th, 2021
One of the most historical protests by Trump loyalists happened on January 6th, 2021. Our NNC's discuss their reactions to the events that took place in D.C. and dive deeper into the hate, bigotry, and white privilege that is often seen within Trump's supporters. They also discuss the meanings and symbols of the American flag and how it is different for black and brown folk and immigrants.
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Access Local's Newest NNC's
Our newest neighborhood news correspondents Alex DeNuzzo, Kieu Anh Nguyen Le, Yashar Yisrael, and Sammi Bringas start off the second season of Access on Air by introducing themselves and dive deeper into what has led them to journalism.
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An interview with the founder of Break The Gap, Jackie Meza
Jackie Meza, 21, is the founder and executive director of Break The Gap, a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve the homeless population and bring “relief to the impact of poverty & homelessness through art, creative outreach, and resource allocation,” according to their website.
Meza shares with co-hosts Melissa Franco, Julian DeLeonardis, and Luis Rua about her journey as an activist for the unhoused population of Sacramento, California.
Break The Gap's Website | Break The Gap on Instagram