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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

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KQED newscast for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Federal funding cuts are exacerbating the economic sting felt by arts organizations in the Bay Area. Many of these groups relied on grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Nearly every Bay Area recipient had this funding canceled last month. 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.

Federal funding cuts are exacerbating the economic sting felt by arts organizations in the Bay Area. Many of these groups relied on grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Nearly every Bay Area recipient had this funding canceled last month. That&rsquo;s also had an impact on some programs associated with DEI, a sector that&rsquo;s already been on the decline among arts and culture groups in recent years. KQED&rsquo;s Shannon Faulise looked into this.

Federal Funding Cuts Are Weighing Heavy on Bay Area DEI Programs 

Last year, the East Bay federal women’s prison, FCI Dublin, shut down after years of sexual misconduct scandals. But dozens of employees who worked there – teachers, maintenance staff, correctional officers and others – remained. That was, until this month when employees received layoff notices, and workers living in on-site housing were told they’re being evicted. KQED’s Alex Hall reports.

Last year, the East Bay federal women&rsquo;s prison, FCI Dublin, shut down after years of sexual misconduct scandals. But dozens of employees who worked there &ndash; teachers, maintenance staff, correctional officers and others &ndash; remained. That was, until this month when employees received layoff notices, and workers living in on-site housing were told they&rsquo;re being evicted. KQED&rsquo;s Alex Hall reports.

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