Nominees Sought for 2023 Youth Hall of Fame
People have until Feb. 17 to nominate someone who is 12-18 years old for the 2023 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards....
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Jan
27
Jan
His Lessons About Mass Incarceration Changed My Life
A young woman writes in appreciation of her Catholic school teacher who taught her to think deeply about the world around her and helped her find her passion....
06
Jan
Adults Should Build Kids Up, So Bullies Can’t Tear Them Down
Many teens experience cyberbullying. One teen from Oakley describes being bullied on Instagram and in school and shares how he thinks parents can help....
26
Dec
Applications Open for Disabled Students Leadership Forum
Disabled high school sophomores, juniors and seniors have until Friday to apply for the California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities....
23
Nov
Why Aren’t Families Eating Together? Too Much Work
Richmond teens share whether they prefer to eat alone or share mealtimes with others and why they think many families eat together less often....
15
Oct
Teens Ask City Council Candidates About the Issues
In a youth-led forum hosted by the Safe Return Project, Richmond City Council candidates addressed public safety, food insecurity and quality of life....
11
Oct
Don’t Gamble, Kids. It’s Not Worth the Risk
Whether it's through online gaming or playing school games competitively, more and more youth are becoming budding gamblers....
23
Aug
I’m Worried High School Isn’t Preparing Me for My Future
One Kennedy High junior watched her oldest sister graduate from the same school as salutatorian only to struggle once she got to college....
08
Aug
My Mom’s Actions and Sacrifices Make Us Better People
In my family, my mom has been the one who makes money, the one who listens, and, sometimes, the real reason we're together....
01
Aug
Even in Decline, My Granny Still Keeps Us Together
Granny Arstella laid the foundation for generations of my family's lives. Now, it's our turn to take care of her physical, mental and emotional needs....
14
Jul
When the Fires Came, No One Could Save Us Like Mom Could
Every summer, there's a fire. Mom has to make a decision. What will she allow the fire to swallow? Later, another tough choice: She has to say goodbye to us....
17
Jun
My Father’s Life Is the Greatest Lesson I Have Learned
Naja Ji Jaga, a college student from Richmond, said she has learned the most from her father by watching him help fellow Black veterans and put community first....
16
Jun
Mistrust and Misinformation Hold Back Black Vaccination Rates
Some Black parents are wary of the COVID-19 vaccine, partly because of online myths but mostly because they don't trust the healthcare system....
09
Jun
Social Media Changed How I Saw My Future
The author has seen the good and bad of social media: She was cyberbullied, but it gave her hope and friends when panic attacks kept her inside....
06
Jun
My Generation Is Addicted to Social Media
A Richmond high school student shares her perspective on social media use and who should be held responsible for the consequences of social media addiction....
