The Doom Generation Of American Minorities
Have you ever wondered, "Will I live past the age of 35?" The way you answer that question might be related to your ethnicity....
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Dec
24
Dec
Richmond Attorney: How I Learned to Be ‘Exceptional’
The following conversation took place on Street Soldiers Radio between Richmond's Te'Reisha Graves and the hosts of Street Soldiers Radio, Joseph Marshall Jr. and Deborah Estell, both of the Bay Area violence prevention program Alive & Free....
23
Dec
American Bilingualism
Bilingualism in the United States, however, is a perplexing proposition. At best, it is often incorrectly correlated with English as a Second Language (ESL), an educational identification to assist beginners or new immigrants, and a support service available in many school districts. At worst, speaking other languages, besides English, is...
22
Dec
Richmond at Night: Risk, Drama and Mystery
Local photographer and The CC Pulse contributor Edgardo Cervano-Soto set out to capture Richmond at night on 35 mm film. What he found was mystery, drama, and weekly visits by law enforcement....
22
Dec
Q&A: Mike Parker on the Future of Rent Control in Richmond
Mike Parker, co-coordinator of the Richmond Progressive Alliance, spoke to The CC Pulse's Malcolm Marshall about the evolving rent control campaign, which entered a new phase after a landlord-backed petition effort collected enough signatures to stall the city's new landmark ordinance and force a public referendum on the issue....
20
Dec
Skateboarders, Punk Bands Show Off Their Tricks at ‘Ramp Jam’
On a dark, dead-end street a few blocks away from Richmond BART is a music studio and a newly upgraded skateboarding ramp that may not be known to many Richmond residents. But on November 20, more than 60 people gathered here for live music and a high-energy skateboard trick competition....
19
Dec
#ThePinkTax: The Hidden Cost of Being a Woman
The Pink Tax, also known as the “Woman Tax,” is the increased cost for products marketed towards women than for products marketed towards men. ...
11
Dec
Expert: Stun-Guns Far From ‘Nonlethal’ Alternative to Bullets
In the wake of public outcry over the latest police shooting of an unarmed African American, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr has revived his previous call to equip his offers with electronic stun-guns, also called electronic control weapons (ECWs). ...
10
Dec
You Are What You Drink
Just imagine: a clear blue sky on a nice summer day, warm weather, and you're in the backyard with your family enjoying grilled chicken, fruit salad and salsa with chips. But...
10
Dec
Coffee Meets Storytelling at New Café
Kaleidoscope Coffee, which held its grand opening on December 5, celebrates both of Cassie Cushing’s passions, coffee and storytelling....
09
Dec
How Would You Love Your Block?
Richmond, CA is one of seven cities nationwide to plan and implement Love Your Block, a three-year initiative to engage community members in revitalizing their neighborhoods one block at a time. In January 2016, The City of Richmond will begin disbursing grant funds of up to $1,000 for winning projects...
05
Dec
FUNdraising Good Times: Five ways to improve donor relations
There is much a small to mid-sized nonprofit can do to engage and retain its donors. Here are five suggestions....
03
Dec
Bill Would Require California State Prisons to Distribute Condoms
“My husband came out of prison in 1993 and infected me with HIV,” said Vicky Blake. Blake, 57, was among five panelists who shared their stories about how they contracted HIV from their partners, or infected them with it. At least three of the panelists had partners who had contracted the...
03
Dec
Acontecimientos Locales: diciembre 2015
Festival de las Artes de las Fiestas Sábado, 5 de diciembre El evento comunitario y recaudación de fondos anual del Centro de Arte de Richmond se lleva a cabo el Sábado, 5 de diciembre en 2540 Barrett Ave....
01
Dec
Explorers Program Gives Youth a New Look at Law Enforcement
Growing up, Jaime Guzman watched two of his older brothers engage with different sides of the criminal justice system. One was in and out of jail. The other was interested in law enforcement....
