Working the 24-Hour Shift, With No Time to Be a Teen
I take a deep breath before opening the door to my first Friday class. I am once again ten minutes late....
27
Sep
15
Sep
The Fight for DACA – From the Courts to the Community and Congress
The end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program could negatively impact the economy, but experts say the livelihoods of the recipients are the real reason people should...
05
Sep
Local Happenings: September 2017
Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for the ninth annual Spirit & Soul Festival. The outdoor festival is a celebration of Downtown Richmond and will feature live music on...
04
Sep
14 Back-to-School Self Care Tips
Self care is a revolutionary act. Being able to step back and take time for yourself is one the strongest things anyone can do. The idea that taking care of...
31
Aug
How to Survive Life in a Triple Dorm
This fall will be my first semester in college and I’ll be living in a triple dorm with two roommates. But unlike most college freshmen, I’ve had a triple my...
29
Aug
Imagining Common Justice
The Imagine Justice concert brought the fight to end mass incarceration straight to the State Capitol’s front door. ...
20
Aug
The View of Charlottesville From Richmond, Calif.
The CC Pulse asked young people to respond to the events in Charlottesville....
20
Aug
Free Healthy Cooking Classes Offered in Richmond
The organization Fresh Approach is offering free nutrition classes in Richmond that teach residents recipes for making yummy, healthy and affordable foods....
16
Aug
My Trip to South America – Finding ‘Mbarate’ (Happiness and Strength)
Paraguay has taught me a lot about happiness and strength, or mbarete in the indigenous language Guarani....
07
Aug
If DACA Ends, Every Day Could Be My Last Day in the U.S.
As of now, there is no clear future for DACA. For me, that means that every day could be my last day in the United States. I have no definitive...
29
Jul
Why Introducing Universal Health Care in California is Important to Me
SB 562, also known as the Healthy California Act, is a bill that would ensure healthcare for all Californians through a single-payer system. This seems to be the ultimate answer...
25
Jul
Why I Want to Leave
I know that there isn’t a perfect city that has perfect people and no crime, but I’d like to be somewhere where I feel at home....
21
Jul
Why Girls of Color Get Suspended More Than White Girls
The National Women’s Law Center’s 2017 Let Her Learn Survey found that black girls are 5.5 times more likely and Native American girls are three times more likely to be...
21
Jul
What Do You Believe In? Young people weigh in on issues of faith
Young people talk about their personal faith and what they believe in....
17
Jul
The Tough Road to Finding My Strength
Tired of losing my strength and stability, slowly but surely, I made progress for myself by getting help from family members. I let them know how I felt physically, emotionally,...
