Crosscurrents

Today we’ll meet the Haitian pastor trying to advise his flock in these uncertain times. Then Oakland’s first Haitian restaurant serves up some hearty, braised goodness. And, a multicultural choir comes together to sing classical Arabic music.

Duration:00:26:51

Bay Area Haitian diaspora navigates fear and uncertainty

Pastor Stevenson Noel heads a community church in the North Bay, and estimates about 5000 Haitians living in the Bay Area. He says his congregation is living in fear and confusion.

Duration:00:07:28

Oxtails and black beans- telling the Haitian story through food in Oakland

The Bay Area is home to thousands of Haitians. In this segment of our Diaspora stories, Crosscurrents host, Hana Baba went to visit one whose restaurant was named one of the tastiest restaurants in the Bay Area by the SF Chronicle.

Duration:00:09:42

Aswat Ensemble performs songs from the Arab world with a multicultural twist

The Arabic music ensemble Aswat is based in the city and plays classical Arab standards in concerts throughout the Bay Area. But you don't have to know the language to participate. Non-Arabic speaking Americans make up half of the choir members and musicians, and that's part of the mission: to spread a love for Arabic music that transcends linguistic and cultural boundaries.

Duration:00:05:40

Uncuffed: Season 4, Ep. 8 - Mama

6/25/2025

Decades after a traumatic childhood - the host of Uncuffed finally gets to ask his mother a question. Then, we’ll hear from women in prison on cargiving from the inside.

Duration:00:26:50

Unhoused Displacement Since Grant's Pass Ruling And Reclaming The Black Banjo

In the last year, Bay Area unhoused communities have faced an increase in forced displacement. Today, we hear directly from people caught up in Oakland's sweeps and how San Francisco officials are changing policies for those that live in recreational vehicles. Then, how the banjo is being reclaimed by Black musicians.

Duration:00:27:31

Encampment closures in Oakland are increasing, here’s what it looks like on the ground

Today, we hear directly from people caught up in Oakland's sweeps.

Duration:00:09:25

Mayor Lurie to Eliminate RV Parking

How San Francisco officials are changing policies for those that live in recreational vehicles.

Duration:00:06:18

Reclaiming Black Banjo

Folk Music & Beyond host JoAnn Mar spoke with Dr. Angela Wellman and Hannah Mayree, two Bay Area musicians and educators who are part of the current effort to encourage more African Americans to take up the banjo and reconnect with the early American roots music of their ancestors.

Duration:00:09:34

SHOW: Finding Community In A Changing San Francisco

Today, three generations of local leaders share their experience of transitioning. Then, we celebrate Bay Area public transit. And, writers bring us some lyrical non-fiction in a collection from New Arrivals, our pocket sized book tour.

Duration:00:26:52

Transitioning, trancestors, and community legacy

Three generations of Trans leaders share their experience of transitioning and finding community in a changing San Francisco.

Duration:00:08:38

Transit culture with the Muni Diaries podcast

Public transportation in the Bay is a bit of a jumbled web of buses, streetcars, ferries, and trains. But for fans of transit there’s a clear unified love.

Duration:00:10:25

New Arrivals: Nonfiction