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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.

16 Jul

Una Inesperada Amistad Ejemplifica el Poder de la Conexión Personal para Detener el Odio

Pardeep Kaleka y Arno Michaelis han creado una amistad y desempeñan juntos una labor beneficiosa para muchos, sin sucumbir al odio mutuo....

People carrying a large bisexual pride flag between them parallel to the ground. It has a blue, purple and pink stripe. Of the two people at the front, one is older and the other is young and carrying a smaller bisexual pride flag

25 Jun

‘I Am Bisexual Because I Am Me’

I’ve never had one specific time where I’ve felt proud of being bisexual, but I truly am proud of who I am, writes the author, a local teen....

closeup of a white person with a serious expression, one hand to their face, rainbow colors painted from the bottom of one eye to their cheekbone and a drop of red streaming from the other eye

21 Jun

I’m Not a Monster, I’m Just Gay: Surviving Family Trauma and School Bullying

I had a crush on a girl in my class and was pretty sure I was a lesbian. For some reason, other girls treated me like I wasn’t a person...

Woman with "love shouldn't hurt" written on her back

27 Feb

Find Your Self-Worth in Every Cell of Your Body

Pittsburg City Council member Angelica Lopez shares her story of surviving abusive relationships and gives teens advice to avoid them....

A black teen boy sitting outside with his arms resting on his knees, wearing headphones and looking at a smartphone

23 Feb

9 Songs That Have Deeper Meanings

A local teenage girl shares nine of her favorite songs and her interpretations of the messages behind them, concerning mental health, body image and more....

A young man sitting on the floor against a bank of lockers with his head in his hands

31 Jul

I’m Reaching the End of My Rope, but I’m Still Holding On

A local young man opens up about his mental health: "It seems so funny to think I thought I had a grasp on it before," he writes....

06 May

Asian Teens Say Dating Violence a Taboo Topic at Home

Culture and language are among the barriers that prevent many Asian American teens from openly discussing dating violence with their parents....

Two hands forming the shape of a heart framing the sun at sunset

28 Mar

Their Cultures are Different, Their Values are Not

Nancy and Michael come from very different cultures, but they found in each other the empathy, commitment and shared purpose in life they were looking for. ...

An Asian man stands with his arms around a mixed-race woman who looks Latina. Both are smiling

14 Feb

Love Across Color Lines: Multiculturalism Means More Not Less

This entry in the Love Across Color Lines series tells the story of married couple Regina, who is Black, Latina and Italian, and Tyrone, who is Filipino....

Two white women and a Black woman smiling standing shoulder to shoulder in their home

17 Jan

A Mixed-Race Queer Couple Finds Acceptance in Richmond — ‘People Don’t Stare at Us’

A Black woman, a white woman and their third partner have forged a happily unorthodox life for themselves in Richmond after struggling to gain acceptance....

Two hands interlocking. A wedding band can be seen on one hand

16 Jan

In California, A Long and Pivotal History of Interracial Marriage

This is the first in a series on interracial marriage in California. This story looks at the history and increasing acceptance of cross-cultural relationships....

A white woman and Black man kissing. He is wearing a tuxedo. Her veil appears to be framing them

19 Aug

In a Polarized America, Interracial Marriage Defies Divisiveness

Ethnic Media Services looked at the current role of race and politics in relationships, hosting “Interracial Marriage In a Polarized America" on Aug. 5....

A young woman and man, smiling side by side on a sofa

20 Sep

The Walls in My Room Echo Your Name: A Young Man’s Open Letter to His Love

Richmond youth and Pulse contributor Juan Mendoza professes his love and appreciation of girlfriend Tania Perez for all to hear....

Man and woman standing together, facing each other, in front of a lake.

05 Apr

The Pandemic ‘Pulled Us Together,’ Engaged Couple Says

The coronavirus outbreak and all its consequences has had an impact on many relationships. One couple shares their story of getting engaged during the pandemic....

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