Why I Want to Leave
I know that there isn’t a perfect city that has perfect people and no crime, but I’d like to be somewhere where I feel at home....
25
Jul
24
Jul
The Best Music Festival You’ve Never Heard Of
The sounds of drums, bass and laughter brought Richmond resident into the sun. And the positive energy at the eighth annual North Richmond Music Festival compelled people to stick around. ...
24
Jul
Donté Clark: I Want You to See Richmond Through My Eyes
North Richmond native Donté Clark, 23, is an actor, rapper and spoken word artist who stars in the documentary film “Romeo is Bleeding,”(executive produced by Russell Simmons) which will be released on DVD and video on demand August 1....
24
Jul
Beekeepers Win Garden Contest for Second Year
Ten edible gardens in Richmond competed for the top spot at the second annual Richmond Urban Garden Contest on July 15....
22
Jul
Mister Phillips: You Can’t Learn if You’re Not in Class
Mister Phillips sat down with Pulse contributor Vernon Whitmore to discuss how to improve public schools and put an end to suspensions and expulsions for willful defiance, which disproportionately impact African-American students....
21
Jul
Why Girls of Color Get Suspended More Than White Girls
The National Women’s Law Center’s 2017 Let Her Learn Survey found that black girls are 5.5 times more likely and Native American girls are three times more likely to be suspended from school than white girls....
21
Jul
Gayle McLaughlin: Richmond’s Grassroots Trailblazer Has Her Eye on State Capitol
Richmond City Council has entered a new era without Councilwoman Gayle McLaughlin. The former mayor stepped down on July 18 to focus on her campaign for lieutenant governor of California....
21
Jul
What Do You Believe In? Young people weigh in on issues of faith
Young people talk about their personal faith and what they believe in....
18
Jul
New California Bill Would Help Protect Undocumented Workers
A bill being proposed in California would require employers to ask for a warrant before allowing ICE agents onto their worksite....
17
Jul
The Tough Road to Finding My Strength
Tired of losing my strength and stability, slowly but surely, I made progress for myself by getting help from family members. I let them know how I felt physically, emotionally, mentally, and I was truthful about what was going on with me at school....
17
Jul
Tupac Movie Has a Message for Today’s Generation
The new film “All Eyez On Me” is a message to the African-American community today, reminding us that we have yet to earn true freedom....
14
Jul
The Great Manipulation – Glorifying Prison and Preaching Death
Be smart. How well you listen determines how long you live....
14
Jul
With SB 54, California Would Be My Sanctuary
The California Values Act (SB 54) being proposed in California would be a game changer for undocumented immigrants like me. ...
13
Jul
Rise in ‘Bigoted Incivility’ – When Your Groceries Come With a Side of Hate
Experts say a nationwide rise in hate incidents -- which do not rise to the level of a crime -- points to 'a new level of bigoted incivility.'...
13
Jul
Fatima Alleyne: From PTA Mom to Board of Education Trustee
After years of volunteering at her kids’ school, Fatima Alleyne ran a grassroots campaign and was elected as trustee for the Contra Costa County Board of Education. The Richmond resident and mother of four told the The CC Pulse how she got involved in schools and gave some tips for...
