I feel his speech signifies a turning moment, which has been coming for some time now, in which more people, including those who are not already known for their activism, are unapologetic about speaking against injustices....
There were many professional African-American athletes who made meaningful contributions to society and the civil rights movement. But none had the revolutionary audacity of Muhammad Ali....
Immigrant rights advocates say the Supreme Court ruling on two programs that would have granted temporary deportation relief for millions of undocumented immigrants is a setback. But, they insist, it is not the end of the road. ...
This profile is part of a series looking at young people in the Central Valley who are making a difference in their communities....
California’s Prop. 47 allows many individuals to change certain felonies into misdemeanors on their criminal records – but less than a quarter of those eligible have submitted their requests, and the window of opportunity could expire next year. ...
Everyone’s familiar with stereotypes. When you go to the movies, you see people play off stereotypes just to be funny. But a lot of people don’t realize that those stereotypes affect people in their everyday lives. I can name a couple of instances where my race and gender made my...
Financial and in-kind support from businesses and corporations are so important to the life of nonprofits. Whether through event sponsorships or grants for programs and operations, businesses matter. They provide visibility, funding and talent....
It was a gloomy Wednesday morning when I met up with about 20 people at a Peet’s Coffee in San Ramon. I had been asked to be one of the speakers at a protest outside the annual Chevron shareholder meeting on May 25. The purpose of the demonstration was to...
Launched in 2007, the award-winning Richmond Build Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Skills and Green Jobs Training Academy, gives Richmond residents a chance to learn new skills in construction, carpentry, solar technology and environmental remediation....
Research shows that familismo, the tradition of close family ties in Hispanic culture, has a protective health effect on latino elders. ...
There are moments when as a member of the ethnic press we must leverage our collective voice, to push our nation’s leaders to act in the interest of the communities we serve. This is one of those moments....
About 80 people attended the inaugural West County Youth Summit on June 4 to get information about scholarship opportunities and resources in Richmond....
Richmond kicked off LGBT Pride Month with a family-friendly celebration in Marina Park. The second annual Family Day, held on June 5, was hosted by Richmond Rainbow Pride, a group of LGBT individuals and allies who live and work in Richmond....
I think about potential violence every day. I think about how easy of targets we may be when there are dozens of us waiting in line at bars and nightclubs....
The sixth annual Richmond Book Giveaway helped distribute thousands of books to underserved kids in Richmond....
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