Chanel and Fresh Herbs: The Scent of My Mother’s Love
"Smell is how I relate to my mom": Chanel pulls her from a nightmare. Fresh mint transports her to her mother's childhood in Switzerland....
06
May
01
May
Naza’s Boutique Brings Trendy Fashion to Richmond
Two young Latina entrepreneurs have brought a pop of color to San Pablo and Clinton avenues in Richmond, opening a new women's clothing boutique named Naza’s....
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....
01
Apr
NPS Ranger Betty Reid Soskin Celebration Set for April 16
At 100, Betty Reid Soskin was America's oldest active park ranger until she retired this week from the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Museum....
29
Mar
Sen. Padilla Is Optimistic About Judge Jackson’s ‘Significant Moment’ in American History
Alex Padilla, California's first Latino senator, said Ketanji Brown, a Black woman, would "bring a much-needed perspective to the Supreme Court," if confirmed....
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....
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....
14
Mar
Richmond Activist Hopes to Win District 4 Seat in November Election
Soheila Bana is running for the District 4 seat on the Richmond City Council, which covers the parts of El Sobrante that are incorporated within the city....
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....
14
Feb
Madame Secretary: Hon. Shirley N. Weber Reflects on Voting Rights, First Year in Office
Shirley Weber, California's first Black secretary of State, reflects on voting rights and moving out of the Legislature following her first year in office....
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....
03
Dec
Isolation Common Among Local Elders During Pandemic
Four older women who live in Richmond or San Pablo share how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives and their mental health....
24
Nov
After Escaping Abuse, Immigrant Victims Forced to Endure Long Waits With Little Hope
Many people of all genders who have survived domestic violence come to the U.S. to escape their abusers. But that's far from the end of their troubles....
10
Nov
Language Barrier Poses Extra Challenge to Latinx Domestic Violence Survivors
Latinx survivors of domestic violence who don't speak much or any English can have a particularly difficult time getting help and getting out of danger....
19
Oct
Maternal Health Experts Dispel COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Around Infertility
Pregnant people are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms and should get the vaccine, but misinformation about fertility has suppressed vaccination rates....
