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Street sign for Vicha Ratanapkdee Way that says Sonora in parentheses. Beyond the sign is a view of San Francisco

18 Jan

For Asian Americans, January Brings Memories of Tragedy and Hope for Change

Memorials for those killed in attacks targeting the Asian American community are a reminder of the pain and of how activists are turning tragedy into change. ...

17 Jan

Back From Medical Leave, Claudia Jimenez is New Vice Mayor of Richmond

Richmond City Council on Tuesday elected a vice mayor and passed resolutions recognizing homicide reduction, Martin Luther King Jr., and Holocaust remembrance....

Five human hands of different skin colors on a brown table. One person is wearing a wristwatch.

04 Jan

See Race Relations Through the Eyes of Young People Coming of Age

High school students share how they identify, how they see race in themselves and others, and how they think views on race differ between them and adults....

Black-and-white photo of a biracial baby looking at the camera. A Black man and a light-skinned woman are on each side of the baby, kissing his cheek.

31 Dec

Don’t Force Mixed-Race People ‘Inside a Box of Stereotypes’

Race doesn’t make us who we are. There are many aspects to one’s identity: Race, ethnicity, culture, hobbies, our preferences all play a part in who we are....

Scene from a protest march with person holding sign in foreground that says "The young deserve their vote." Sign in the background says "We lose our freedom."

29 Dec

Survey of Young People in Bay Area Shows Diverse Concerns, Some Apathy

Bay City News surveyed 213 students and young people across seven Bay Area counties this year to gauge where they see themselves in the political process....

A Black person holding a sign that reads defend diversity standing next to an Asian person holding a sign that reads Asians 4 affirmative action.

27 Dec

Opinion: Will the Asian American ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype Endure in the Post-Affirmative Action Era?

The "model minority" myth wrongly asserts that Asian Americans uniformly excel, ignores their diverse experiences and may serve as a racial wedge....

Hate crime: A crime against a person, group or property motivated by the victim’s real or perceived protected social group. Hate crimes can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the acts committed. Hate incident: An action or behavior motivated by hate but legally protected by the first amendment right to freedom of expression. If a hate incident starts to threaten a person or property, it may become a hate crime. Examples of hate incidents include: display of offensive materials on one’s own property, posting of hate material that does not result in property damage, distribution of materials with hate messages in public places. If you are the victim of a hate crime, please contact your local law enforcement agency. For additional information, please visit OAG dot CA dot GOV slash hate crimes

20 Dec

What Is the Difference Between a Hate Crime and a Hate Incident?

Hate crimes are illegal and hate incidents are not, but both are motivated by bias against the victim's real or perceived association with a protected group....

Seven arms with different skin tones and their fists joined in a circle

19 Dec

‘Younger People See Race Differently’: Teens Reflect on Identity

High school students share how they identify, how they see race in themselves and others, and how they think views on race differ between them and adults....

18 Dec

Q&A: ‘Our Folks Are Scared’ — Center Gives Refugees, Immigrants Therapy for Racism and Other Trauma

The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants helps people affected by war, torture, genocide or other extreme traumas....

Two men who appear to be Black and Native American wearing clothing that appears to be at least partly indigenous in nature. One is wearing a feathered headdress.

11 Dec

A Growing Number of Black Californians Are Claiming Their American Indian Lineage

A growing number of Black Americans, relying on newly digitized records and other sources, are discovering direct bloodlines to Native American ancestors....

06 Dec

Poetry to Stop the Hate: ‘soon come’

North Richmond poet and activist Donté Clark wrote his new poem "soon come" for The CC Pulse, inspired by the Stop the Hate campaign....

An Indian American man with dark hair and mostly gray beard looking at a white man with red hair and mustache. They are seated side by side.

04 Dec

Unexpected Friendship Illustrates Power of Personal Connection in Stopping Hate

Pardeep Kaleka and Arno Michaelis have built a friendship and do work together that is beneficial to many, all by not succumbing to hate for one another....

A white woman, looking at a Black man who is speaking next to her.

28 Nov

Challenges Persist for Homeowners of Color, but Help is Available

Homeowners of color, including one from Richmond, their attorneys, and housing experts spoke on a panel Nov. 2 for Ethnic Media Services....

14 Nov

EdSource: Cal State Leaders Look to Reduce Tension, Hate Incidents on Campus

With tensions high over the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East, California State University officials are working to ease the mood on campuses....

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