Rebranding Richmond, But For Whom? Local Youth Weigh In
The CC Pulse youth reporters gave their critique of the proposed logos and tagline as well their own suggestions for rebranding Richmond....
25
Jan
26
Nov
Why I Didn’t Vote: Sell-Outs, Illusions and Ugly Campaigns
About half (50 percent) of eligible young people between 18 and 29 voted in this year’s election, according to exit polls. The CC Pulse talked to the other half. Here’s...
24
Aug
Op-Ed: Why school board elections matter for West Contra Costa families
As a parent of two young girls, I often find myself wondering: Are my girls watching too much TV? Did they do enough reading over the summer? Are they taking...
24
Aug
LIFE OF A HIGH SCHOOLER: Finding Out Who Your Friends Are
Friends can be a teen’s greatest asset in high school – they help you out in your most vulnerable times, and they share memories with you, both good and bad....
17
Aug
As Sirens Go Off, Richmond Residents Fear the Worst
When you live in a low-income community in the shadows of Chevron, you fear the worst. Every single day we have to ask ourselves, “When is another explosion going to...
16
Aug
My Teacher Sparked a Lifelong Interest in Literature
On my first day of high school, I was afraid that my teachers were not going to care about me as a person. Then I walked into Ms. Bui’s classroom....
12
Jun
Orlando Shooting: LGBT Community Still Lives In Fear
I think about potential violence every day. I think about how easy of targets we may be when there are dozens of us waiting in line at bars and nightclubs....
19
Feb
Social Media Connected to Lack of Sleep, Depression
New research by the University of Pittsburgh shows a strong connection between social media use, irregular sleep patterns and depression. The study, which focused on the sleeping and social media...
03
Feb
Richmond Has a Smoke Problem
A new study has found that while fewer teens are taking up smoking, secondhand smoke remains a big problem for them. Beyond the effort to remove smoke from residential areas, however,...
03
Feb
A Savings Account Can Be Life Saving
The truth is that savings accounts can be life saving. They can get you out of unemployment periods, car emergencies, and can cover unexpected treatment for illnesses....
18
Jan
Oscar-Nominated The Big Short Is No Comedy
The Big Short is a terrifying film. Promoted as a comedy during this awards season, it earned five Oscar nominations including Best Picture. But the film is more like a...
07
Jan
Thoughts on Ferguson Protests: How Young Adults Feel About a National Movement
First person, Various Authors EDITORS NOTE: The CC Pulse asked young adults what they think about the nationwide protests against police brutality sparked by the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson,...
10
Jul
With DACA, I Can See My Future More Clearly
By Manuel Martinez I’ve called Richmond home since as far back as I can remember, but it was just two years ago that I finally felt like this place accepted me—and...
11
Jul
Fruitvale Station the Movie: Will the World Feel it Like We Do in Oakland?
Leer en Español Commentary • Pendarvis Harshaw OAKLAND, Calif. -- The crowd let out a monstrous applause just before the private screening of Fruitvale Station began inside Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre. The...
