Exploring the Science of Skateboarding
Story • Chanelle Ignant | Photos • David Meza The skate park at Richmond’s Nicholl Park became a physics classroom on a Wednesday in March, when an event called “The Science...
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Mar
03
Mar
Are Attitudes About Teen Pregnancy Changing?
Commentary, Valerie Klinker A recent study conducted by Melissa Kearney at University of Maryland suggests that the MTV reality show, 16 and Pregnant, has led to fewer teen births. The research contends...
03
Mar
‘What Mama Didn’t Say’ Challenges Our Notions of Sexuality
Film Review by Sean Shavers "What Mama Didn't Say: A Dialogue about African American Sexuality,” recently premiered at Richmond City Hall. The event was hosted by the Teen Services Division of the...
28
Feb
Q&A: George Livingston, Jr. on Black History and the Power of Images
Interview • Chanelle Ignant EDITOR’S NOTE: George Livingston, Jr., age 61, the son of former Richmond Mayor George Livingston, Sr., grew up in Richmond and achieved wide success as a professional...
20
Feb
Kindness On Display at ‘Behind the Curtain Gala’
Story • Monet Boyd/Photos • David Meza Richmond celebrated “Unity Day” on February 8th with a “Behind the Curtain Gala,” held at the Craneway Pavilion. The fundraiser brought together individuals and...
11
Feb
Raw Talent’s Second Verse
By Edgardo Cervano-Soto Growing up in North Richmond, Donte Clark, like many residents, relied on corner stores for groceries. The small “mom and pop” shops were a lifeline for many. “A...
06
Feb
Celebrate Black History Month
Column, Vernon Whitmore Celebrated in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Black History Month is an important annual commemoration of African American history and people. It began in 1926...
01
Feb
Q&A: Richmond Gospel Legend Dorothy Morrison on Music, Faith and Home
Singer Dorothy Combs Morrison Henry, 69, was born in Longview, Texas and raised in Richmond, CA, a city she still frequents. Morrison found fame as the lead vocalist on the...
06
Jan
Young Men Deserve Credit for Steep Declines in Richmond Violence
OP-ED • DeVone Boggan Richmond, CA has experienced another consecutive year of historic declines in violence. The City marked its lowest homicide rate in 33 years in 2013. While we should celebrate...
02
Dec
‘Sin Padre’ – In Local Film, Masculinity is Violent
Leer en Español By Edgardo Cervano-Soto When Nora Vigil first saw the scenes of domestic and street violence in the new local film, Sin Padre, she “thought of the violence occurring in Richmond,” even...
27
Nov
Thanksgiving Etiquette Tips
Five Thanksgiving Etiquette Tips by Enitan Bereola Ed Note: Enitan Bereola II is the author of, "BEREOLAESQUE: The Contemporary Gentleman & Etiquette Book for the Urban Sophisticate." His new book, "GENTLEWOMAN," will...
15
Nov
12 Years a Slave – A Must See Film For Black Youth
Movie Review, Monet Boyd I recently had the privilege of watching the new movie, “12 Years a Slave,” which is based on a memoir by Solomon Northup. Northup was born in...
13
Nov
RAW Talent Presents “Po’ Boys Kitchen”
A Spoken Word Theater Piece by Richmond Youth, March 7th & 8th at De Anza High School Theater “Po’Boys Kitchen” is a spoken word theater piece written, directed, and produced by...
05
Nov
En el Día de los Muertos, Conmemorando a un Barrio
Comentario, Edgardo Cervano-Soto Fue en 1987 cuando mi mamá, papá y dos hermanas mayores se mudaron de su apartamento en la South Van Ness y la calle 22 en el distrito...
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Oct
On Dia de los Muertos, Memorializing a Neighborhood
Commentary, Edgardo Cervano-Soto It was in 1987 when my mom, dad and two older sisters moved out of their apartment unit on South Van Ness and 22nd Street in San Francisco’s Mission District....
