Covering Hate Crimes in an Increasingly Toxic Political World
The spike in hate crimes since Donald Trump's election prompted journalists to join a telebriefing to learn how best to report the ugly incidents....
26
Jan
26
Jan
‘A Time of Hope’ – Richmond Youth Look Back on Obama Era
Now that Barack Obama has left office, the nation reflects on how history will remember the 44th president. The CC Pulse reporters weigh in on how will they will remember the Obama era, what stood out for them and what disappointed them....
25
Jan
Rebranding Richmond, But For Whom? Local Youth Weigh In
The CC Pulse youth reporters gave their critique of the proposed logos and tagline as well their own suggestions for rebranding Richmond....
25
Jan
The One Thing I Wasn’t Prepared For – Facing My Reflection
Recently, I had the experience of having a mirror placed in front of me that made me face my own true reflection. I didn’t necessarily like everything I saw. ...
25
Jan
Happy Lot Hosts Clean-Up Party in Iron Triangle
On a gloomy and windy morning, Happy Lot Farm and Garden (HLFG) celebrated its fourth anniversary with a “Block Clean-Up Party” as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and day of service....
Thousands Come Out for Women’s March in Oakland
Close to 60,000 people marched through Oakland on Saturday, one of hundreds of marches worldwide in response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump. ...
20
Jan
Q&A: Exclusive Shoes for ‘Sneaker Heads’ in Richmond
Richmond native Jason Drisker is the owner of Exclusive Shoes in Richmond. Opened in October 2015 at 12845 San Pablo Avenue, Exclusive Shoes is the place where “sneaker heads” can find rare shoes....
18
Jan
Storybooks for Kids Offer Counter Narrative to the ‘Whitelash’
There is a national narrative emerging that points to a country ready and willing to embrace its diversity, and it's coming from an unlikely place....
17
Jan
Hella Used to Mean Something
Now hella has gone where slang words go to die: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary....
17
Jan
Don’t Revoke DACA, Give ‘Dreamers’ A Chance
My classmate was deported a few days before his graduation. The night of graduation there was a cold silence that could not be ignored. We all felt the pain of his parents, who were only left to imagine their son walking the stage....
14
Jan
Obama Expands CA Coastal Monument, Spurs New Generation of Coastal Stewards
President Obama's announcement puts the spotlight on the state's coast just when rising seas and development threaten to erode access for millions....
13
Jan
Richmond High Seeks Donations for Trip to DC
Richmond High School’s yearly trip to Washington, D.C. is in need of a big fundraising effort from the community....
13
Jan
Richmond Funnyman William Haynes: The Internet Is a Place for Artists
Richmond native William Haynes, 23, is the host of the YouTube comedy news show, “People Be Like.” Haynes is an actor, comedian, writer, rapper and video producer...
12
Jan
Thank You, President Obama
Last night that man said goodbye, urging Americans as he brushed away tears to continue to push for the change his presidency had promised....
12
Jan
Q&A: Ellen Pao Says Tech ‘Isn’t Changing Fast Enough’
Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao announced that she’s joining the Kapor Center for Social Impact in Oakland as its new chief diversity and inclusion officer, as well as the organization’s venture capital arm, Kapor Capital, as an investment partner....
