Federal funding cuts are exacerbating the economic sting felt by arts organizations in the Bay Area. Nearly every Bay Area recipient had this funding canceled this year— that’s also had an impact on some programs associated with DEI, a sector that’s already been on the decline among arts and culture groups in recent years. KQED’s Shannon Faulise looked into this.

Aired on KQED on June 9, 2025.

Minna Stess competes in the Olympic Skateboarding Women’s Park Preliminaries on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Aired on KQED on July 25, 2024.

Former pro skateboarder Cindy Whitehead came out of retirement to start Girl Is NOT A 4 Letter Word, a movement and organization that’s changing the future for the next generation of skater girls.

Aired on KALX Berkeley on December 21, 2023.

About people who stand boldly for what matters most to them. Aired on KALX Berkeley on December 21, 2023.

Executive producer: Shannon Faulise

Lead producer: Negar Ajayebi