North Gate Radio

March 9th, 2010

Troubled Times

The past few weeks have been full of protest and activism. We bring you stories about university students demonstrating against racism. We’ll hear from a soul singer who has changed his tune to protest budget cuts to public education. And we’ll go to Richmond, where community activists are talking out about a recent string of homicides.


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Black Students Walk Out in Solidarity with UC San Diego

Two hundred African-American students, dressed in black, linked arms and stood in silence across Sather Gate to protest recent racial incidents at UC San Diego Monday March 1st. (more…)

60s Soul Singer Joins Student Protest Movement

In the late 1960s, Bay Area soul singer Rodger Collins won fans worldwide with dance numbers such as “She’s Lookin’ Good” and “Foxy Girls In Oakland.” After a three-decade hiatus from the music business, Collins is back with a new single (more…)

Bay Area Eritreans Protest United Nations Sanctions

In this piece, the first in a series about Eritreans in diaspora, reporter Mario Furloni goes to a political rally and tries to figure out the complex politics of a young African nation. (more…)

Criminal Justice Expert Discusses Murder Rate in Richmond

Northgate Radio’s Heather Gilligan speaks to Dr. Barry Krisberg about what’s behind the high homicide rate in Richmond. Krisberg is a distinguished senior fellow at Berkeley Law School’s Center for Criminal Justice. (more…)

Richmond Residents React to Spate of Homicides

Richmond California has seen seven homicides this year. The recent murder of a pregnant mother and a daylight church shooting have brought more attention to a city infamous for its struggles with violence. (more…)