Youth Brings Poetry Slam Title Home to Richmond
News Feature, Taisa Grant The City of Richmond was made proud on April 27 when one of it's own, Nya Mcdowell, 15, was crowned the Bay Area's 2012 Youth Speaks Grand...
17
Apr
In Support of Richmond Street Artists
Commentary, Edagardo Cervano-Soto 19 year old David Castañeda is a graffiti artist and a member of LA TRIBE, an artist collective in Richmond, California. Yet like many Richmond street artists, his...
12
Apr
A Year to Remember for Salesian High Basketball
News Report, Adrienne Chainey The Salesian High School boys basketball team capped off one of the best seasons by a prep sports program in Richmond in recent memory, when they knocked...
10
Apr
3rd Annual Spring Celebration in Solano Playlot
Photo Essay, Nick Moone High wispy clouds floating underneath a clear blue sky created a pristine backdrop for the Solano Playlot Spring Celebration last Saturday, April 7, 2012. Ebullient children took...
03
Apr
Race, Hoodies, Social Media and Stand Your Ground
Blog, The CC Pulse writers //Audio, Street Soldiers Radio Editor's Note: A collection of multiracial voices comment on the Trayvon Martin tragedy and its aftermath.
19
Mar
Youth Organize to End Violence, “Reclaim Richmond”
News Feature, Taisa Grant Late last month, the City of Richmond caught a glimpse of its own future when teachers, activists, youth mentors, police officers, the mayor and others came together...
Richmond Mayor Honors Local Youth Poets
News Report, Monica Quesada Poetry, applause and laughter reigned at last week’s “Meet with the Mayor” event, a monthly gathering held at the Richmond Public Library and hosted by...
Grassroots Anti-Violence Efforts Starting to Bear Fruit in Richmond
News Report, Monica Quesada Richmond, long burdened by the reputation of being one of the Bay Area’s most dangerous cities, experienced an overall decrease in violent crime last year, according...
Wired In: Untangling Digital Literacy, Advocacy and Lady Gaga
Wired In is a series of daily reflections from The CC Pulse reporter Edgardo Cervano-Soto on his participation in Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation launch at Harvard University and...
28
Feb
Suspensions at Richmond High Plummet
News Report, Donny Lumpkins and Malcolm Marshall, Posted: Feb 28, 2012 By this time last year Richmond High had recorded close to 500 suspensions. This year the school, which caters...
Making Waves of Peace In Richmond’s Neighborhoods
News Report, Robert Rogers | Richmond Confidential George Mitchell stood in front of the mic, glanced at his notes, and let fly. It’s not always easy for Richmond’s young people...
25
Feb
Reclaiming Richmond Part 1
Video, Sean Shavers, Malcolm Marshall In the first of a series of stories, The CC Pulse reporter Sean Shavers explores the history and impact of turf violence in Richmond, CA. Featuring Joe...
23
Feb
Community Groups Filling Void in LGBTQ Services in Richmond, San Pablo
Leer en Español News Report, Edgardo Cervano-Soto Lilia Quiñones, a San Pablo resident since 1984, sits in a plush armchair, listening to the introductions of the people around her while she toggles...
18
Feb
Why Jeremy Lin Matters: Asian Male Image in the Media
New America Media, Commentary, Ky Phong Paul Tran, Posted: Feb 17, 2012 Pop culture traditionally has painted Asians as awkward, unathletic and never the leading man, like Long Duk Dong from...
