On this week’s Valley Edition , we continue our series looking at how people are processing the magnitude of this pandemic. Today we hear from 79-year-old Dezie Woods-Jones. She’s the state president of Black Women Organized for Political Action and a former vice mayor of Oakland. Woods-Jones lives in Madera …
Read More »In Kerman, This Punjabi American Stays Connected To His Faith And Family
We know the San Joaquin Valley is home to diverse communities and cultures, and this year we’re bringing you audio postcards from some of the families who settled here a little more recently. Today we’re going to hear from Amanprit Singh Dhatt at his home in Kerman. The city is …
Read More »Faith keeps hope alive for evacuated Mariposa family
The Tiners explain when they decided to evacuate their home, and what lifts their spirits while they wonder if their home will survive the Detwiler fire. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Faith in Fresno focuses on immigration at Presidents Day rally
Faith in Fresno rallied Monday to bring attention to issues affecting both undocumented immigrants and the communities affected by federal immigration bans. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Vatican-Sponsored Event Draws World Faith Leaders To Modesto
Faith leaders from all over the world have traveled to Modesto this week for a meeting dedicated to social justice. FM89’s Kerry Klein says it’s the first event of its kind in the U.S. It’s called the World Meeting of Popular Movements, and it’s convened by The Vatican–though Pope Francis …
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