Donté Clark: I Want You to See Richmond Through My Eyes

July 24, 2017 Arts and Culture, News, People, Uncategorized

North Richmond native Donté Clark, 23, is an actor, rapper and spoken word artist who stars in the documentary film “Romeo is Bleeding,”(executive produced by Russell Simmons) which will be released on DVD and video on demand August 1.

With SB 54, California Would Be My Sanctuary

July 14, 2017 California, Immigration, News

The California Values Act (SB 54) being proposed in California would be a game changer for undocumented immigrants like me.

Rise in ‘Bigoted Incivility’ – When Your Groceries Come With a Side of Hate

July 13, 2017 News

Experts say a nationwide rise in hate incidents — which do not rise to the level of a crime — points to ‘a new level of bigoted incivility.’

Local Happenings: July 2017

July 1, 2017 Arts and Culture, News

AC Transit fares and passes increased on July 1 for the first time since 2011. The fare increase will help AC Transit cover rising inflationary costs and remain fiscally sustainable, officials said.

Richmond Launches Task Force on Homelessness

April 27, 2017 News, Politics

Richmond will soon have a new task force charged with addressing the needs of the city’s homeless population. In a unanimous vote, the City Council on April 18 approved an ordinance to create the task force.

Richmond Challenges White House Threat to Defund Sanctuary Cities

March 31, 2017 Immigration, National, News, Politics

The City of Richmond has filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump challenging an executive order that would deny federal funding to sanctuary cities.

New Developments Coming to Richmond

March 24, 2017 Neighborhoods, News

Driving around Richmond, you might have noticed some new additions to the city: newly paved roads, bike lanes and sidewalks, as well as construction projects.