The Violence in Richmond is Baffling
On January 11, a student was arrested at Richmond High School with an ounce of marijuana, a little bag of methamphetamine, and a small .32 caliber semi-automatic pistol....
22
Feb
21
Feb
Prop. 47 Can Turn 2016 into the ‘Year of Mercy’
Pope Francis has declared 2016 the “Year of Mercy,” and that could not be more true for hundreds of people across California who are being redeemed by Prop 47. I’m not Catholic, but I am a man of faith who subscribes to the Gospel teachings of liberty and freedom from...
19
Feb
New Initiative Re-Imagines Public Education
The “What’s Possible for WCC Kids” initiative aims to brings together parents and other community stakeholders to envision what an excellent public education looks like, and what steps are needed to turn that vision into a reality....
19
Feb
Social Media Connected to Lack of Sleep, Depression
New research by the University of Pittsburgh shows a strong connection between social media use, irregular sleep patterns and depression. The study, which focused on the sleeping and social media habits of almost 1,800 adults between the ages of 19 and 32, found that the more people use social media,...
19
Feb
Making the Needle Move: The Birth of the UNCF Telethon
During its heyday (1980 – 1993), the United Negro College Fund’s Lou Rawls Parade of Stars was the largest African American special event in the United States held on one day. It forever changed African American philanthropy and how African Americans are perceived as donors, volunteers and fundraising leaders....
15
Feb
Ben Jealous: Sanders Is Qualified to Tackle ‘Racism, Militarism and Greed’
Editor’s Note: Former NAACP President Ben Jealous recently announced his support for the presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders. He is now campaigning to help build the candidate’s support among African Americans and other voters of color. Elected NAACP president in 2008 at the age of 35, Jealous was the...
12
Feb
Why I Love Black History Month–and How To Do It Better
I love Black History Month. I just believe we can do it better....
12
Feb
Black-Owned Salon Brings Touch of Hollywood to Point Richmond
Wyvonne Brown still remembers watching her grandmother style hair in her Richmond home. Twenty-five years later, Brown is now the owner and head stylist at Beauty By Nature Hair Studio, the first black-owned salon in Point Richmond....
10
Feb
Residents, Officials Unveil Yellow Brick Road Play Street
Richmond nonprofit Pogo Park, Iron Triangle residents and city officials celebrated the grand opening of the Yellow Brick Road Play Street last week, which includes a series of parks, walking paths and a roundabout that all intersect at Eighth Street and Elm Avenue. The celebration represented the official unveiling of...
09
Feb
For Delayed-Diploma Students, The Wait Was Worth It
Some waited months, some waited years. Finally, however, more than 100 high school students from the West Contra Costa Unified School District have now received their diplomas....
08
Feb
Sarah Palin’s Lies Are an Insult to Veterans
There were untold numbers of American veterans who felt insulted by the Republican presidential campaign’s all-time favorite cover girl, Sarah Palin. Palin, who is no stranger to factless exaggerations, outdid herself last month at a rally for Donald Trump by suggesting that President Obama is at fault for the deficient...
04
Feb
Voter Suppression and Victories in 2016
New and increasingly strict state and county voting laws are threatening to cut off a growing number of Americans from their right to vote as primary season opens....
03
Feb
Richmond Has a Smoke Problem
A new study has found that while fewer teens are taking up smoking, secondhand smoke remains a big problem for them. Beyond the effort to remove smoke from residential areas, however, another smoke problem in Richmond remains: Chevron....
03
Feb
A Savings Account Can Be Life Saving
The truth is that savings accounts can be life saving. They can get you out of unemployment periods, car emergencies, and can cover unexpected treatment for illnesses....
31
Jan
New Exhibit Highlights Richmond’s Connection to Black Panthers
A new exhibit at the Richmond Museum of History offers a glimpse of the party’s role in the city. The exhibit, "Richmond and the Legacy of the Black Panther Party," features dozens of photographs and newspaper clippings. Museum visitors will learn about The Black Panther newspaper, which featured an investigation...
