Why I Worked to Put ‘Kids First’ on the Ballot
The reason I’ve been working so hard on this is to give other young people a chance to get the support that I eventually ended up getting from programs like...
18
Aug
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....
09
Aug
Going to Class Behind Bars – Youth Speak Out About Court Schools
22-year-old Ayanna Rasheed, is on the path to success now, but it’s in spite of her time in court school, not because of it. She thinks her time in detention...
01
Aug
DACA Opens Doors for Former Student Body Prez At CSULB
In 2015 Cal State Long Beach student body president and undocumented immigrant Jose Salazar made headlines when it emerged he would not be paid for the position because of his...
25
Jul
Creating Media That Reflects Our Identities
The California Endowment gave me and 11 other youth journalists the opportunity to attend the 18th annual Allied Media Conference (AMC) in Detroit in June. The conference brought together over...
22
Jul
What People Don’t Understand About Suicide
Suicide is more than just someone taking their own life. It’s a matter of someone thinking it is the only option to end their pain and suffering. The truth is,...
20
Jul
Becoming a Womyn: My Experience at Sisterhood Rising
Youth Reporter Guadalupe Reyes reflects on her experience at Sisterhood Rising and the ways that it impacted her life....
15
Jul
An Explosion of Taste – My First Time at a Farmer’s Market
On a recent Wednesday at Nevin Plaza, Richmond residents were greeted by the sight and taste of tangy, sweet fruits like strawberries and sour plums. It was the weekly Richmond...
11
Jul
Immigrants Still Look to DACA for Relief in Uncertain Times
Leticia Urrutia's DACA renewal is coming up in October, a month before the presidential elections....
22
Jun
I Am Not a Stereotype
Everyone’s familiar with stereotypes. When you go to the movies, you see people play off stereotypes just to be funny. But a lot of people don’t realize that those stereotypes...
19
Jun
Locals Build Up Career Skills at Richmond Build
Launched in 2007, the award-winning Richmond Build Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Skills and Green Jobs Training Academy, gives Richmond residents a chance to learn new skills in construction, carpentry, solar technology and...
13
Jun
Youth-Led Summit Connects Teens With Scholarship Opportunities
About 80 people attended the inaugural West County Youth Summit on June 4 to get information about scholarship opportunities and resources in Richmond....
Local Happenings: June 2016
Richmond Promise’s Scholars Celebration Thursday, June 2 Richmond Promise will sponsor its first Scholars Celebration from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403...
05
Jun
Ride of Silence Commemorates Those Killed in Richmond
About 40 people took part in the 5th annual Ride of Silence in Richmond last month, part of a national bike ride to bring attention to cyclists maimed or killed...
25
May
Black Grads Matter – Richmond High Holds First Black Graduation
Richmond High School held its first-ever Black Graduation ceremony in May, honoring African-American students’ academic achievements and cultural heritage....
