So You Think You Can Dance 'The Nutcracker'
Dec 24th, 2008 · At this time of year, Messiah sing-alongs are traditional. In San Francisco, there's The Nutcracker dance-along. Nathanael Johnson reports for member station KALW.
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Real Estate Agents, Buying into Diversity ****
Mar 1st, 2006 · From feng shui to halal, cultural considerations affect the purchase of property. As Zoe Corneli of member station KALW and New California Media reports, the savvy real-estate agent or developer takes note of ethnic differences in prospective buyers.
Big Moves for Plus-Sized Dance Troupes ****
Feb 15th, 2006 · From ballet to burlesque, women who weigh as much as 300 pounds are taking to the live stage on both coasts. These plus-size dance troupes are part of an organization called Big Moves. Their motto? "Because every body can dance." Fawnee Evnochides of member station KALW has this report.
Falun Gong Banned from Calif. New Year's Parades
Feb 10th, 2006 · Controversy will mark some of the Chinese New Year parades to be held this Saturday in several California cities, including San Francisco. Parade organizers banned followers of Falun Gong, a Chinese spiritual group, from participating in the annual celebration. They argue the group is too political, but critics say parade officials are trying to appease China, which has outlawed the group. Zoe Coneli of member station KALW reports.
Program Gives Ex-Convicts Clean Slate *
Feb 1st, 2006 · A controversial program out of the San Francisco public defender's office allows ex-convicts to expunge their criminal records. The philosophy behind the program is to help them reintegrate into society. From member station KALW and New America Media, Hana Baba reports.
Sharing the Wealth: Bonuses for Low-Income Workers ****
Jan 12th, 2006 · A California company is taking the unusual step of giving its low-income workers a share in its annual profits. This year, each non-management worker at Timbuk2, a firm backed by Pacific Community Ventures, received bonuses averaging $25,000. Zoe Corneli of member station KALW reports.
Liquor Stores and Low-Income Shoppers **
Dec 16th, 2005 · Vandalism and arson at Arab-American owned liquor stores in Oakland, Calif., highlight prejudices and resentments. Kristin Wiederholt of member station KALW reports that many resent having to rely on corner liquor stores for groceries.
Culturally Sensitive Psychiatry for Minorities
Sep 29th, 2005 · A new approach to psychiatry aims to improve mental health care prospects of minority patients. Hana Baba of member station KALW and New California Media reports.
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