Hope, Community and Self-Esteem: What Pride Means to Me
Current and former The CC Pulse writers reflect on what pride means to them and how their feelings about Pride Month have changed over time....
21
Jun
17
Jun
My Father’s Life Is the Greatest Lesson I Have Learned
Naja Ji Jaga, a college student from Richmond, said she has learned the most from her father by watching him help fellow Black veterans and put community first....
16
Jun
Mistrust and Misinformation Hold Back Black Vaccination Rates
Some Black parents are wary of the COVID-19 vaccine, partly because of online myths but mostly because they don't trust the healthcare system....
20
May
As Roe v. Wade Hangs in the Balance, People March for Reproductive Justice
People took to the streets in San Francisco and other major U.S. cities in response to the report that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade....
19
Apr
Oldest U.S. Park Ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, Celebrated at Retirement Ceremony
Hundreds gathered at the Craneway Pavilion to celebrate park ranger Betty Reid Soskin who retired at the age of 100 last month....
11
Apr
Housing, Love and Guilt: An Immigrant’s Reflection on Moving Out of His Undocumented Parents’ Home
One young man in Richmond describes his conflicting feelings over living at home and, ultimately, leaving his parents' home....
07
Apr
Paul DeBolt Honored by SPJ for Teaching Journalism Ethics and Values
Paul DeBolt, who taught journalism — often to students of color — at Contra Costa College for 40 years, was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists....
29
Mar
They Are All Right: Teens Weigh in on Gender Pronoun Debate
Kennedy High students share their thoughts on gender identity and using nontraditional pronouns whether for themselves or others....
25
Mar
Racism and Violence Against AAPI People ‘Is Nothing New’
The pandemic has seen a rise in hate toward Asian and Pacific Islander people, but misplaced blame is one of many things that has made them targets....
22
Mar
Richmond Couple Opens Mi Casa Grill to Serve Community Homestyle Cooking
A husband and wife, who are longtime Richmond residents, opened Mi Casa Grill to serve their neighbors food that's something like their abuelita might make....
20
Mar
Want Vulnerable Californians to Have Healthier Pregnancies? Doulas Say the State Must Pay Up.
Doulas provide support before, during and after birth. The state offered $450 flat to cover their services for low-income pregnant Californians....
18
Mar
How I Learned to Rethink the Gender Norms I Was Raised With
A young man describes growing up in a conservative family that insisted on traditional gender roles and what he has learned from the LGBTQ community....
07
Mar
Advocates in California Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Reproductive freedom is under scrutiny from conservative legislators across the country. A barrage of anti-abortion legislation could threaten Roe v. Wade....
20
Feb
Webinar Helps People Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace
Companies are legally required to provide accommodations to people with disabilities, and that includes mental health conditions....
11
Feb
Caregivers Need Support — and for People to Get Vaccinated
A panel of Black women convened last month to discuss family caregivers' fears and needs and the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine....
