At the same time, we’re needed more than ever — I had never taught Tatiana before. Yet, after a Latinx student meeting in Oakland, the 12th grader unexpectedly embraced me, crying: “You’re the first Mexican teacher I’ve seen at this school; I just wanted to say thank you.” Translation: I’ve never seen someone like you in a position of academic…

It’s Klay Day, so let’s celebrate the beloved Golden State star’s return — they say numbers don’t matter and numbers don’t lie. we say this is for our Splash Brother: #11 who plays the 2- guard, rookie shooter in 2011 turned first-time 2015 champ. you’ve been gone for too long and we’ve missed your truth. your hoops. your numbers matter and today is…

Pancea is using tech to heal chronic pain and speed up physical recovery — A few months ago, I broke my left foot while playing basketball at an outdoor court in south Berkeley. With 5 bone fractures, I immediately knew the road to recovery would be long — and unknown. Instead of relying on my usual routines and habits, I suddenly had to develop…

This rap supergroup is merging cultures of expression and teaching fans how to world build — In the early 90s, my older brother and I would collect Marvel Masterpieces in our dad’s apartment while Tupac and Snoop Dogg played from our California radio. …

A history of how basketball crossed the border in 1996 and resulted in Mexico City’s 2021 NBA G League debut — I. When Horacio Llamas, the 6'11" teenager from Sinaloa, Mexico, migrated to Tucson, Arizona, he became the first Mexican to cross the border while dribbling a basketball. Well, maybe he wasn’t the first; but he was definitely the best. The young prospect played at Pima Community College, where he received…

On how this Bay Area local found solace and good shopping in Gold Country for a weekend getaway — “The Weekend Wind-Down” is a series from The Bold Italic highlighting ways to explore the Bay Area and wind down from your stressful week. If you have an idea or tip, email us, or DM us on Twitter or Instagram. I sometimes have to burst my own Bay Area bubble…

Liquified Juicery is making good-for-you drinks in the East Bay — There’s a big difference between San Francisco’s Richmond District, and the city of Richmond, California. The former is located in a global destination and has abundant access to resources like wealth, healthy eating, and diverse outdoor activities. The other, however, is just north of Oakland — in an industrial section…

The Brooklyn superstar lashes out against his own Nike shoe, yet continues to profit off the things he hates — Kyrie Irving has become one of the most polarizing figures in recent — if not all-time — NBA lore. Although the Australian-born, former №1 draft pick out of Duke University has always been known for his deadly handles on the hardwood (search any highlight clip with his name on YouTube)…

Why Charlotte’s Belmont neighborhood is worth a boozy detour — I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly missed the art and magic of exploring the world. There’s just something inexplicably satisfying about being caught between your anticipation, your learning, and your discovery of what’s out there by stumbling into the unknown with a group of strangers. It’s even better…