Research from a social neuroscience lab shows humans respond strongly to examples of compassion, bonding and empathy, even during difficult times. A community clinic in Oakland offers free herbal remedies, massage services and healing workshops through two apothecaries and has launched an Ancestral Healing Farm to encourage people of color to learn ancestral practices and reconnect with the land. The clinic aims to reach individuals who mistrust mainstream medical systems because of racism or cultural incompetency. A longstanding music venue near Half Moon Bay offers notable live jazz and represents a cultural and historical local asset.
You may have seen these viral stories on your social media feeds: a frightened shelter dog bonding with their foster; a passerby helping a street vendor by buying all their merchandise; an artist drawing a portrait of a stranger and listening to their life story. These acts strike a nerve, and it turns out we humans are actually wired for this kind of kindness, connection and empathy.
The Freedom Community Clinic provides free herbal remedies, massage services and healing workshops at their two apothecaries in Oakland. And last fall, they launched the Ancestral Healing Farm, where people of color are encouraged to learn about ancestral practices and reconnect with the land. The goal of founder Dr. Bernie Lim is to reach people who might mistrust the mainstream medical system because of racism or cultural incompetency.
Just a few steps from the ocean in Half Moon Bay sits a 60-year-old music venue with an unusual name, an amazing history and some of the best live jazz music you could ever hope to find. We're digging into our Hidden Gems archives to bring you a story from Reporter Ryan Levi, who visited the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society back in 2018.
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