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Cecilia Lei
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Bay Area journalist, aspiring optimist.
@coyotemedia.org co-founder
@kqednews.kqed.org contributor
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December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Forget Girl Math — Welcome to Media Co-Op Math
What we’ve learned from 2.5 months on the job.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I did the same exact thing, also because of who I am as a person. 🤝
November 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Thanks for reading and sharing!
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
First up: How do you make a can of beans sparkle when money is tight, or you just don't want to spend 20 bucks on a sandwich? @soleilho.com provides cooking tips to keep your spirits up! 🫘
How to Give Canned Beans a Glow-up
Rent’s due, and all you’ve got at home are beans. Here’s how to make the most of them.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
As it celebrates 60 years, the organization is bolder and more unapologetic than ever, launching initiatives that model how to build a sustainable community via art & solidarity💡

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At 60, the Chinese Culture Center Enters a ‘New Era of Courage’ | KQED
With a new home on Grant Ave. and an ethos of collaboration, the vital Chinatown arts organization is reinventing itself once again.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM