21 Jun

The Practice Space is working to teach West Contra Costa County students how to advocate for themselves in their classrooms and communities. The group plans to hold a free, six-week “distinguished speakers” workshop for high school students to develop their presentation skills....

17 Jun

Being passing means passing as a white person, usually without others noticing your ethnic background. Growing up white passing meant peers questioning my identity before and after I would tell them I’m Mexican. ...

17 Jun

Sondeo tras sondeo se ha demostrado que el sentimiento pro-medioambiental entre las comunidades de color del estado supera al de los blancos. Y sin embargo, la narrativa predominante del activismo medioambiental ha seguido permaneciendo mayoritariamente un asunto blanco, con gente de color más que nada relegada a papeles secundarios. ...

16 Jun

Nine volunteers were part of the second-annual Spring Clean Up and Chess in the Park event at the Community Green Space at the corner of Harbour Way and MacDonald Avenue. The event was a partnership between Richmond Main Street and the West Coast Chess Alliance...

15 Jun

Around California and the Bay Area voters came out on June 5 to cast their votes for representatives and laws in a number of important races that will impact citizens at every level....

13 Jun

As they say farewell to high school and embark on their next journey, The CC Pulse asked a few local graduates to share their thoughts on how far they’ve come and where they’re headed....

11 Jun

For the fourth year running, Richmond Rainbow Pride held its all-inclusive Richmond Pride celebration. Friends, families and all members of the LGBTQI community were invited to come out and celebrate love and visibility for their community as a part of Pride month....

09 Jun

Teenagers at Richmond’s RYSE Center joined in the California Primary Election night revelry with a watch party at the center. There was a lot on the line for many at the center who had campaigned on behalf of local measures E and K....

08 Jun

Co-owner Barbara Brown envisions Riggers Loft as a place where people from of varied backgrounds can gather to learn about what she describes as a “pretty damn cool beverage,” listen to great music, and “just be.”...

08 Jun

My advice to anyone reading this essay is that if you’re the type that seeks out edgy content when in a funk, instead call on your friends and family in times of need — don’t allow yourself to get sucked down any rabbit holes that could potentially destroy you...

07 Jun

Poll after poll shows that pro-environmental sentiment among communities of color in the state exceeds that of whites. And yet the prevailing narrative of environmental activism has continued to remain a largely white affair, with people of color most often relegated to supporting roles....

01 Jun

Weed and alcohol are still the drug of choice for most, but for some, pills and syrup simply complement the high. It's the combination of all these substances that put your brain, body and life at risk....

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