A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that among Black Americans, only 42% intend to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Many have suggested that the reluctance to get vaccinated among Black Americans and other communities of color is a function of the mistrust that some in those populations have …
Read More »Journalist Farai Chideya Puts Women Of Color Center Stage In The Podcast ‘Our Body Politic’
Journalist and author Farai Chideya spoke with Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock about her new podcast, “Our Body Politic,” which explores how women of color experience and shape politics. Chideya, who has covered every presidental election since 1996, also shares her thoughts on the 2020 election, political division in America, …
Read More »Tahitian dance fest in Merced is a whirl of drums, color and food
Hips will shake, drums will beat and grass skirts will sway this weekend in Merced at an annual celebration that draws crowds from out of the area. The 38th annual … Click to Continue »
Read More »Art Hop honors vets with a splash of color
A cool autumn night rang in the October edition of Art Hop on Saturday, when art lovers celebrate self expression in downtown Merced. Red poppies, Day of the Dead skulls … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Ragwort’s tiny yellow flower adds color in shady, swampy areas
Along with daffodils, golden ragwort welcomes spring with bright yellow flowers covering swampy areas now until early summer, according to native plant expert Helen Hamilton. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kaleidoscope to bring dance, color to Merced
Seven dance troupes team up to bring the show to the audience every year Merced, Atwater and Mariposa lend the troupes to the event … Click to Continue »
Read More »How to Keep Color in Your Garden Through the Drought
While the drought has us all cutting back on our water usage, we still want to have some color in our gardens besides brown. Garden Expert Lance Walheim was on Sunrise with tips on how to grow roses on limited water. Five Steps to Growing Roses During a Drought …
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