Social Media Puts Users Like Me in Quite a ‘Dilemma’
The Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" prompted one young man to consider his own smartphone addiction and the good and bad of social media....
15
Oct
16
Sep
Without Art, the Stark Realties of COVID Would Make the World Unbearable
The COVID-19 pandemic has largely decimated the arts scene in California, wiping out local theater companies, many of which offer a cultural lifeline to their communities....
15
Jul
Motivational Music: Youth Share Songs for These Trying Times
In this time of coronavirus and protests, The CC Pulse asked young people to tell us what political and hopeful music they are listening to right now....
24
Jun
Richmond Revolution Celebrates ‘Black Joy’ for Juneteenth
A Juneteenth celebration at Richmond’s Marina Bay Park on June 20 showcased African American history and featured Black businesses and performers....
21
Jun
Te’s Corner: To the Ones Who Sowed the Seeds and Stayed
Donté Clark writes a poem in honor of the fathers "who fought, cried and died for our freedom when the world would never show."...
15
Jun
Black with a Capital “B”: Mainstream Media Joins Black Press in Uppercasing Race
The Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed News and MSNBC are among major outlets that recently decided to uppercase Black, "finally catching up" with Black publishers....
20
Apr
This 4/20, California’s Famous Weed Culture Took A Hit, Too
Like every other activity and public function, 420 will be happening, if it does at all, privately, away from public spaces, as the global COVID-19 pandemic that has now killed...
17
Apr
Virtual Talent Show Promotes Richmond Artists
Community organizer Evan Francis is hosting a free virtual talent show on Zoom to promote local artists at 7 p.m. on April 18....
12
Apr
Leaders Move Services Online Amid the Coronavirus
Many West Contra Costa County religious groups have moved to online forms of gathering to worship amid the COVID-19 outbreak to follow the shelter-in-place orders issued by the county and...
10
Apr
Funerals Fall Victim to the Coronavirus
Families experiencing loss during the pandemic are urged by health officials to withhold from kissing and touching their deceased. Funerals, largely absent physical presence, are instead attended by people who sit behind...
26
Mar
Té’s Corner: Shalom, Peace Be Upon You
In separating ourselves from the distractions and self-gain, we should use this time for feeding each other. Checking on our neighbors and supporting those who are elderly or in need....
18
Mar
Review: ‘Slay the Dragon,’ Highlights the Fight for Democracy
Slay the Dragon is destined to be a film that changes history. Yes, that's a gob-smacking strong statement to make, but it's true....
15
Mar
The Plug Helps Richmond Find Its Uniqueness
For Richmond residents, one spot synonymous with cultivating local creativity in the tattoo and piercing subculture is The Plug Tattoo Shop, located on the corner of San Pablo and Solano...
12
Mar
Exhibit Shows Untold Stories of Laotian Refugees
The stories of Laotian refugees that fled their home country after the Vietnam War and settled in the United States are being told through an exhibit now at the Richmond...
27
Feb
Local Happenings: March 2019
The Richmond Museum of History will hold a free, open-to-the-public reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 1 for "Between 2 Worlds: Untold Stories of Refugees from Laos."...
