Zip Code Economies

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Zip Code Economies

With the backdrop of a world that seems increasingly divided, Zip Code Economies shares the stories of people navigating the unique economic situations in their communities. Hosted by Mary Daly and brought to you by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, these weekly stories highlight people who face issues we hear about every day, but like the rest of us, strive to make contributions, create opportunity, and move forward—together.

  1. 03/06/2024 · BONUS

    Voices from Yakama Nation

    Our latest conversations with members 
of Yakama Nation, a community on the eastside of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state, provided us with unique stories and perspectives on the interconnectedness of policy, place, 
and people. Hear from some of the Yakama Nation members we spoke with as they describe their community in one word.

    8 min

  2. 03/29/2021 · BONUS

    The Virtuous Cycle of Hope: Season 1.5, Chapter Five

    As we wrap up Zip Code Economies 1.5, we want to know how young people are faring. So we reconnect with Nefiso and Najmo Abdi, twin sisters we met as high schoolers from San Diego’s tight-knit Somali community. Now in college and navigating the intersection of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter protests, they recognize you can’t put a timeline on change. Instead, they focus on what they can—learning from this time of turmoil and making sure their voices are heard.

    23 min

  3. 03/22/2021 · BONUS

    Warrior of Light: Season 1.5, Chapter Four

    We reconnect with Mr. Sanchez, the 10th grade English teacher at Firebaugh High School, who is the definition of an essential worker in the pandemic. Racial and economic inequities have always existed in Firebaugh, and recent events have only magnified this reality. As lack of internet access threatens to cut students off from his class, Mr. Sanchez fights to ensure continued access to education as an act of social justice.

    27 min

  4. 03/15/2021 · BONUS

    The Essence of Kuleana: Season 1.5, Chapter Three

    If the intergenerational transmission of hope is a journey, Lahela Williams is an ideal guide. A Native Hawaiian, she discusses the effects of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement in Honolulu, while drawing parallels with the fight to protect the sacred mountain, Mauna Kea. Through it all, we learn that from great chaos comes great change, and we have the “kuleana”—or responsibility—to maintain hope.

    30 min

  5. 03/08/2021 · BONUS

    The Family You Choose: Season 1.5, Chapter Two

    In our continued search for answers, we check in with Will Unga, a Pacific Islander raising his young kids in the predominately white, religious community of Salt Lake City. He walks us through his experiences, reminding us of our obligation to continually cultivate hope for the sake of both past and future generations.

    23 min

  6. 03/01/2021 · BONUS

    Planting Tulips: Season 1.5, Chapter One

    In the first episode of Zip Code Economies 1.5, we reconnect with someone who understands how to nurture hope in others, even during the most difficult times. Pastor Paul Bains is a tireless advocate in East Palo Alto, especially on issues of justice and equality. Like tulips, we learn that hope can be buried for a time, but returns with patience, love, and perseverance.

    24 min

  7. TRAILER

    Under Pain Lives Hope: Zip Code Economies 1.5 Trailer

    Why do you still hope? That's the question we found ourselves asking in the middle of 2020 as the pandemic spread and our country reckoned with social injustice. To answer it, SF Fed CEO Mary Daly returns to some of the most memorable voices from Season 1—the ambassadors of hope who inspire us with their resilience in the face of adversity. The result is Zip Code Economies 1.5—a project we never intended to make, but that we can now never forget. Please join us for this special bonus series.

    1 min

  8. 08/27/2019

    Your Zip Code Doesn’t Define Your Destiny

    How can you change the narrative when the odds are stacked against you? We wrap up this season of Zip Code Economies back in San Diego, with a look at how education is creating new opportunities for not just students, but entire families. As a new generation moves forward as contributors in society, they’re determined to not forget where they came from, while also embracing that zip code doesn’t define their destiny. Interviewees: Katherine Field Reality Changers students Chanel Bradley Jacqueline Guan Sara Boquin Barrio Logan College Institute students Adelita Jasso Connie Snowden Organizations: Monarch School Reality Changers Barrio Logan College Institute

    31 min
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With the backdrop of a world that seems increasingly divided, Zip Code Economies shares the stories of people navigating the unique economic situations in their communities. Hosted by Mary Daly and brought to you by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, these weekly stories highlight people who face issues we hear about every day, but like the rest of us, strive to make contributions, create opportunity, and move forward—together.

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  • Creator
    Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Zip Code Economies

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