On this episode of Access on Air, neighborhood news correspondents Sammi Bringas and Melissa Franco interview local artist and basketball coach Jackie Wada. Jackie Wada shares her experience as a disciplined basketball player who decided to mentor and coach young girls after receiving mentorship throughout her childhood. Jackie Wada is also an abstract artist. During the beginning of the pandemic, she was create more art and grow her business.

Jackie's website's:

wadalifebasketball.com

wadaart.com

In this episode, co-hosts Melissa Franco and Kieu Anh Ngyuen Le sit down with the founder of Daily Dose Healing, Samantha Sadler. Samantha Sadler shares how her vision for Daily Dose Healing came to life and what projects she is currently working on and plans to implement into her platform.

On this week’s episode we will be discussing California’s $6.5 billion deal to reopen schools, how we feel about reopening, and what we think about distance learning.

One of the most historical protests by Trump loyalists happened on January 6th, 2021. Our NNC's discuss their reactions to the events that took place in D.C. and dive deeper into the hate, bigotry, and white privilege that is often seen within Trump's supporters. They also discuss the meanings and symbols of the American flag and how it is different for black and brown folk and immigrants.

Our newest neighborhood news correspondents Alex DeNuzzo, Kieu Anh Nguyen Le, Yashar Yisrael, and Sammi Bringas start off the second season of Access on Air by introducing themselves and dive deeper into what has led them to journalism. 

Jackie Meza, 21, is the founder and executive director of Break The Gap, a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve the homeless population and bring “relief to the impact of poverty & homelessness through art, creative outreach, and resource allocation,” according to their website.

Meza shares with co-hosts Melissa Franco, Julian DeLeonardis, and Luis Rua about her journey as an activist for the unhoused population of Sacramento, California.

Break The Gap's Website | Break The Gap on Instagram

Local jazz artist Miguel Recendez, or Miggy, sits down with correspondents Luis Rua and Romeo Morales to share his experience as a musician during this years shut-downs. Miggy plays in a group called Miggy & Friends and produces lofi-hip hop beats on Soundcloud. COVID-19 has made a great impact on Miggy & Friends and has forced them to learn how to use technology and outside spaces to continue to share their music with the public.

Miggy & Friends Facebook Page | Miggy's Beats on Soundcloud

In this episode, guest writer Amalia Birch joins us to discuss the Sacramento Police budget increase, The People's Budget Sacramento, and the suffrage centennial.