Crosscurrents

Writer and scholar Brando Simeo Starkey’s new book, “Their Accomplices Wore Robes,” follows the US Supreme Court from the Civil War to today. He makes the case that time and again the Supreme Court has chosen white supremacy over racial fairness.

Here are some readings from our series New Arrivals, a pocket-sized book tour with Bay Area authors. Today we’re featuring a collection of fiction writers.

Today, the public and private partnerships in the city’s policing. Then, a hip-hop musical about Oakland’s spirit. And, reading Plato in prison gave one man a new perspective.

Last month the San Francisco’s police commission approved a plan to incorporate the largest donation ever made to SFPD. What does the city stand to gain, or lose, from partnering with wealthy donors?

RyanNicole is an actress and Grammy-nominated hip hop artist who co-wrote and co-stars in the musical “Co-Founders.” In it one young brilliant coder is trying to save her childhood home in West Oakland by succeeding in the tech world. 

Poet Danni Blackman brings us this piece, that’s also their visual artist name, “Decomposing Mystic.” This one is all about finding forgiveness, especially for yourself. 

Uncuffed producer André Davis recognizes himself in Plato's allegory of the cave.

Today on Crosscurrents, we bring you one of our favorite episodes of The Stoop Podcast. In it we meet Ayanna Davis to learn what it means to be "Phenomenally Autistic." And, why Black people with autism are diagnosed later in life. 

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Today, It's a new episode of BOUNCE: The Valkyries's First Season In The Bay. This time, we hear from players and coaches on the WNBA’s rapid growth. And, as the league’s popularity continues to rise, we ask if player salaries will too?

Today, how poetry can invite us to celebrate the threads that connect us to one another. And, the history, hard work, and personal stories of caregiving in America.