Learning to See Police in a Different Light
By the end of that day, my opinion about the police had changed and I realized there are officers out there who actually care....
10
Jan
10
Jan
Today’s Teens Delaying Usual Adulthood Responsibilities
A recent study found that teenagers today are delaying taking on adult responsibilities, compared to teens from the 70s, 80s and 90s....
El Programa de Recompra de Armas Alimenta el Arte Contra la Violencia
Se cambiaron 48 armas por tarjetas de regalo – sin preguntas – durante un evento de recompra de armas el 17 de diciembre....
04
Jan
‘Migrant Stories’ Documentary Can Teach Teens About Immigrant Struggle
Daisy Tafoya was a victim of cartel violence. The 20-year-old Mexican national had been drugged, threatened, and held captive after witnessing a murder, her family members said....
03
Jan
From Legal Pot to Pay Gaps, Know Your New State Laws
Locally and statewide, these new laws affect hourly workers, the prohibition on marijuana, and various fees and penalties....
02
Jan
2018: ‘We’ve Got This, Y’all’
I learned my lesson, so I won’t tell 2018 to bring its worst. But, I will say, we’ve got this, y’all. It seems fruitless to say we should celebrate the upcoming year, however, we should because we are still here....
29
Dec
Khalid’s Corner: In 2018, It’s All About Handling Your Business
Life will be harder for you the older you get if you aren’t prepared with a defense against negativity and the commandments of the hood....
24
Dec
Richmond: The Center of a Toxic Debate
While California leads the country in implementing environmental policy — innovating the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions through cap-and-trade — local air districts have as a result lost power over regulating greenhouse gases. Bay Area regulators have instead turned their attention to the immediate health impacts of toxic pollution....
24
Dec
Trump’s Dark Deregulation
Passing legislation and rolling back regulatory rules are hard. There are quieter, easier ways to cut down on governmental oversight. Here are five ways the Trump administration is doing so....
21
Dec
Gun Buyback Program Feeds Anti-Violence Art
48 guns were exchanged for gift cards — no questions asked — during a gun buyback event on Dec. 17....
19
Dec
Cuando Nadie se Preocupa, los Perros Si Lo Hacen: Un Retrato de un Joven Empresario
Como jóvenes pensamos que nuestras vidas están fuera de nuestro control. No nos sentimos respetados ni escuchados. Estos son los sentimientos que una relación con animales pudiera ayudar a superar. ...
15
Dec
Khalid’s Corner: Remembering My Granny
A good friend of mine lost his grandmother a few days ago, which made me think of my own granny. ...
13
Dec
As Self-Harm Hits Social Media, We Must Reach Out
As technology advances so do the types of problems associated with it. A new study is showing how social media affords kids and teens a new form of self-harm: digital self-harm....
11
Dec
Ageism Is Everywhere — Here’s What We Can Do About It
Casual age bias is so pervasive that most of us don't even realize we're doing it. The first step to fighting it, experts say, is to simply be aware of it....
