Sandhya Dirks appears in the following:
A Black woman on the High Court is a good start. But representation has limits.
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
With President Biden set to appoint the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice, Black women in the legal profession reflect on the limits and promises of representation.
Black women in the legal profession reflect on how long it's taken to get this far
Monday, February 07, 2022
As President Biden is set to fulfill his promise to nominate a Black woman justice to the Supreme Court, Black women in the legal profession talk about the significance of the moment.
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL citing systemic racism
Saturday, February 05, 2022
Brian Flores, the recently-fired coach of the Miami Dolphins, dropped an explosive lawsuit this week against the NFL — alleging systemic racism and attempted bribery.
Patterns Of Sexual Abuse Show Gaps In Police Disciplinary System
Thursday, June 24, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to KQED reporters Sukey Lewis and Sandhya Dirks about the second episode of the podcast, On Our Watch, which explores how police departments handle on-duty sexual misconduct.
Integrating Sunday Morning Church Service — A Prayer Answered
Saturday, August 11, 2018
The 11 o'clock hour on a Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours in America, Martin Luther King famously said. Now, one church in Oakland is trying to change that.
Oakland Church Steps Out On Faith And Pledges To Stop Calling Police
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
In California, members of First Congregational Church of Oakland says it's a reaction to white people using law enforcement as a first resort when interacting with people of color.
Deadly Fire In Oakland May Spur Crackdown On Off-The-Grid Artists' Spaces
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Rents in the Bay Area are among the highest in the country, pushing many artists into illegal work/live spaces like the Ghost Ship, where a fire left 36 dead. Now, officials vow to step up regulation.
Firefighters Continue Search For Victims In Deadly Oakland Warehouse Fire
Sunday, December 04, 2016
The search continues for victims of a fire that swept through an artists' collective in Oakland, Calif., killing at least 30 people. The toll is expected to rise.
Mired In Scandals, Oakland Mayor Calls For Police Department Oversight
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
A sex scandal, racist text messages and other allegations have prompted a push for civilian oversight. The department seems to be crumbling from the inside.
With Police In The News, National Night Out Goes Alternative
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
National Night Out events bring local police and neighborhoods together every August. But after a year of deadly confrontations involving police, some communities are embracing alternative events.
Morals Clauses Prove Controversial For Catholic School Teachers
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Catholic schools are requiring teachers to sign morality clauses, which have gotten some educators fired for marrying same-sex partners.
Graphic Novel Depicts John Lewis' 'March' Toward Justice
Saturday, August 31, 2013
John Lewis is the only person to have spoken at the 1963 March on Washington who is still alive. He was just 23 years old when he addressed the crowd of more than 200,000 at the Lincoln Memorial 50 years ago.
Lewis is a pillar of the civil rights movement. ...
Filner's Exit Isn't The End Of San Diego's Mayoral Mayhem
Friday, August 30, 2013
On Friday, the embattled mayor of San Diego officially steps down. Allegations of sexual harassment against Bob Filner have rocked the eighth-largest American city, which now has to pick up the pieces and elect a new mayor.
The announcement last week that Filner would leave office was greeted with cheers, ...
Are Bob Filner's Days in Office as San Diego Mayor Numbered?
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Last month, Bob Filner was accused of inappropriate conduct by 16 women. After intense public scrutiny, the democratic mayor of San Diego enrolled in two weeks of intensive behavioral...
