How I Came to Know My History
Commentary, Asani Shakur The history of my ancestors is a rich history. Although Black history, sadly, is marked with the brutality and inhumanity of slavery, I also see tenacity in our...
07
Feb
As Beyoncé Endorses Soda, Youth Warn of the ‘Sugar Zombies’
Press Release • Anna Challet, New America Media Ed. Note: Organized in the fall of 2012, the Soda Sucks anti-advertising campaign, sponsored by New America Media, invited youth from across California...
31
Jan
Seeing the Positive in Being a Teen Mom
Leer en Español News Feature, Tania Pulido Richmond High is one of the few schools in the city that offers an Adolescent Parenting Program (APP) for teen mothers; and every year, a...
23
Jan
The Tooth Gap for California’s Kids – It’s Widening
News Report, Anna Challet | New America Media Over half of California’s children will soon have access to dental care because of the Affordable Care Act. The problem, according to a...
08
Jan
31
Dec
A Death Retold: Q&A with Filmmaker Ryan Coogler
Leer en Español Question & Answer, Lani Conway, New America Media Editor's Note: At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, 26-year-old filmmaker Ryan Coogler makes his feature debut with "Fruitvale," a drama inspired...
18
Dec
Newtown Exposes Double Standard Toward Youth Violence
Blog / Commentary by Asani Shakur The Connecticut school shooting is such a tragedy, but I find it ironic because things like this have happened a lot in our community...
18
Dec
Thoughts on Gun Violence, in the Wake of Newtown
Blog / Commentary by Yasmine Elsafy The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut that left 28 people dead -- 20 of them children – has dominated the news...
07
Dec
‘Whose City is This?’: Library Forum Sparks Intergenerational Dialogue on Violence
News Report, Edgardo Cervano-Soto The expansive discussion on issues impacting Richmond youth that took place at last Saturday’s forum hosted by teens at the Richmond Public Library made it clear that...
28
Nov
Prostitution, a Growing Threat to the Richmond Community
By Asani Shakur EDITOR’S NOTE:. A 25-year-old who grew up on the streets of Richmond decided to write this piece because of what he sees happening in his community every day. Barbaric....
28
Nov
New Thai Restaurant a Healthy, Affordable Option for Richmonders
Food Review, Molly Raynor I love Richmond with all my heart. I love its resilience, its creativity, its RAW talent and radical roots. I do not, however, love the lack of...
07
Nov
Soda Tax Lost, But Richmond Still Won (Sort of)
News Report, Tania Pulido Billboards for No on Measure N, the controversial soda tax that voters here rejected on Tuesday, have been a constant image over the last several months as...
07
Nov
Rising Up, From Just Another Statistic to Youth Advocacy
By April Suwalsky Each year, more than 1.5 million children in this country experience being homeless at some point, and more than 400,000 children and youth spend time in the foster...
04
Nov
Piedmont High Students Talk About Slut Fantasy League
COMMENTARY BY SEAN SHAVERS Editor's note: Students first names have been changed to protect them from possible repercussions from other students. As a former student in Oakland's public schools, I was shocked...
02
Nov
Youth Weigh in on 2012 Election
Blog, Various Authors “A vote is worth more than money” Edgardo Cervano-Soto My vote represents me. How I vote informs political power holders and institutions my interpretation of democracy and equity. Although voting...
