A street in downtown Sacramento during California s COVID-19 stay at home order.
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California lawmakers are ready to talk about universal basic income, but they’re not ready to fund it; CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon has the latest, including what happened at the state democratic convention over the weekend. We also weigh the pros and cons of returning to in-person work, why suicide rates have doubled among the Black community during the pandemic, and how COVID-19 has changed the public use of streets.
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CapRadio Politics Reporter and California State of Mind podcast co-host
Nicole Nixon on lawmakers proposal for Universal Basic Income, what happened at the state democratic convention and the party’s strategy regarding the recall of Governor Newsom
Updated 2/11/2021 2:23 PM
During Black History Month, the Alzheimer s Association is highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in Alzheimer s disease research.
On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Matters of the Mind seminar will feature a discussion on this topic by Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., M.P.H., Vice President of Scientific Engagement and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Alzheimer s Association, and Crystal Glover, PH.D., Division of Behavioral Sciences Assistant Professor at Rush Medical College and Social Psychologist at the Rush Alzheimer s Disease Center.
This virtual seminar from 10 a.m. to noon will examine why it is important that study populations in clinical research reflect the diversity of the overall population, and what can happen when this is not the case. Our presenters will discuss historical and current barriers to research participation among people of color, and will share examples of innovative practices that are being emplo