Pride Doesn’t End in June. Neither Should Our Support
Ten years after marriage equality became the law of the land in the U.S., LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, making allies' support as important as ever....
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Jun
25
Jun
I Thought Pride Didn’t Include Me. I Was Wrong
Even if you’re cisgender and straight, Pride Month should matter to you. It is meant to be a statement against the discrimination faced by queer people....
23
Jun
Our Futures Are ‘Being Robbed From Us’: Teens Get Real About Money
We asked local youth about their financial worries, how it affects them, and what would help them feel better about their financial futures....
20
Jun
How Sports Helped Me Grow Beyond the Field
After an unimaginable change in her life, sports gave one 2025 Kennedy High grad a sense of purpose and a way to channel and express her emotions....
17
Jun
Pride Playlist: These Songs Gave Me the Courage to Be Myself
What makes a gay anthem? It's a song that represents the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, one that makes you feel empowered and want to dance....
27
May
‘It Crashed Into My Life’: How a Latina Leader Lives—and Leads—with PTSD
"it has made me more empathetic, more human, and more aware of the urgency to build systems that prioritize mental wellness as much as any other public policy."...
21
May
‘I Just Felt Worthless’ — Until I Approached Therapy Truly Ready for Change
"Though I still struggle with being vulnerable at times, I realize now that it actually makes you stronger," a teen writes of their experience with therapy....
15
May
Therapy Was Taboo in My Household. Turns Out, It’s the Magic I Needed
You can show them the raw version of yourself: your hurt, disappointment and anger, and they give you different tools to see what helps you and what doesn't....
09
May
‘Unexpressed Love’: Losing My Mom Taught Me Grief Never Leaves Us. And I Don’t Want it To
The author reflects on losing his mother when he was 21, mourning her before she was gone, and continuing to cope with the grief more than a decade later....
08
May
These Teens Mostly Get News From Social Media but Don’t Fully Trust It
We asked Kennedy High School students to tell us where and how they consume news and navigate the line between trustworthy and fake news....
09
Apr
I Chose Community College, and I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
"I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and the choice I made to attend a community college before transferring." writes a Los Medanos student....
04
Apr
Romance, Fantasy and Escapism: Why I Turn to Romantasy Amidst Political Turmoil
The themes of these books, rebellion against a tyrannical government and the hope of love and romance, are the perfect escape during these unsettling times....
26
Mar
A Last Look at the Coliseum: Memories of A’s Baseball in Oakland
"To me, the Athletics and the Coliseum, despite their bad reputations, always seemed too good to be true. It turns out, they were."...
04
Mar
Connecting Through Art: Four Murals That Helped Me Feel at Home in Pittsburg
As a new resident of Pittsburg, the art murals found around town allow me to identify with the community and feel connected to its identity. ...
13
Feb
Books Let Us Understand Different Realities and Explore New Worlds
Books familiar to our life give comfort; reading about different lives lets you explore cultures, perspectives and even parts of who we are....
