05 Apr

Police Arrest Ex-Boyfriend in Killing of Richmond Mom

Richmond Police have arrested the suspect in the shooting death of Rashanda Franklin, a 29-year-old year mother who was shot and killed in front of her children on Tuesday. With...

21 Mar

Gratitude Shop Owner Honored as ‘Woman of Impact’

Ghaliyah Roberts-Palmer was one of five local women who were honored recently as “Women of Impact” at an event hosted by Richmond Main Street, for their achievements as entrepreneurs and...

11 Mar

10th Annual Sisters in Solidarity Draws Women of All Ages

This year’s International Women’s Day marked the 10th anniversary of Sisters in Solidarity, a Richmond tradition launched by then Mayor Gayle McLaughlin....

08 Mar

Khalid’s Corner: A Little Relationship Advice — How to Be a Good Partner

Yesterday, one of my students asked me for some relationship advice. He said he is in a relationship with a young woman he would like to stay with. I shared...

27 Jan

Voices from the Oakland Women’s March: ‘We Are Beginning a Revolution’

Oakland police estimate that 100,000 people participated in the Oakland Women’s March on Saturday, one of hundreds of marches that took place around the world in response to the inauguration...

08 Nov

Dinner with Izzy: Baked Spinach Manicotti

You could say I am “adulting.” Even though I’m 22 and most of my friends like to go shopping or to clubs, I prefer a trip to the grocery store...

08 Sep

Is Princess Culture Harming Young Girls?

Girls who take in what has become known as “princess culture” — typified by Disney movies and their portrayal of women in stereotypical gender roles — can internalize those ideals,...

15 Aug

Betty Reid Soskin: ‘Your Support Allowed Me to Reclaim My Space’

94-year-old Betty Reid Soskin was attacked and robbed in her Richmond home in late June. Reid Soskin, a ranger at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park...

24 Jul

Khalid’s Corner: The Community Has Failed Betty Reid Soskin

I was shocked to hear that someone broke into 94-year-old Betty Reid Soskin’s house and savagely beat and robbed her....

20 Jul

Sisters Are Alright: Black Women Are Most Educated in US

Black women are the most formally educated group in the United States. A 10-year study shows that as of 2009-2010, black women earn degrees at a higher rate than any...

19 Apr

Claudia Jimenez – Profile of a Community Organizer

In 2015, her name suddenly appeared in news articles about the nomination of a new candidate for the Richmond City Council. In the media, Claudia Jimenez, 37, remained undefined, only...

11 Mar

Women Of Richmond Stand Strong At Solidarity Event

Women of all ages and ethnicities gathered at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium for the 9th annual Sisters In Solidarity event, highlighting speakers who encouraged women to continue their community service,...

25 Jan

Mothers Call for Justice in Unsolved Murder Cases

Six women on stage in the Vallejo High School auditorium belonged to a unique group: mothers who have lost their children to gun violence....

19 Dec

#ThePinkTax: The Hidden Cost of Being a Woman

The Pink Tax, also known as the “Woman Tax,” is the increased cost for products marketed towards women than for products marketed towards men. ...

25 Aug

Rosie the Riveter – Still Inspiring Women in Richmond

Story, Nancy DeVille | Photos David Meza They came from all over the Bay Area. Hundreds of women in navy blue coveralls, knee high red socks, black work boots and red...