Why Doctors Medical Center Can’t Close
Commentary, Melvin Willis Back in March 2014 while I was visiting my mom at her home she suddenly lost her breath, and couldn’t catch it. Her breathing was so labored...
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Jul
11
Jul
From the Beast to the Fridge – A Salvadoran Youth’s Journey to the US
Leer en Español Commentary, Luis Cubas RICHMOND, Calif. – From the moment I woke up, I realized there was something unusual about the morning. The sun wasn’t out, the birds weren’t singing,...
10
Jul
With DACA, I Can See My Future More Clearly
By Manuel Martinez I’ve called Richmond home since as far back as I can remember, but it was just two years ago that I finally felt like this place accepted me—and...
03
Jul
El Cerrito High School Track Star Hurdles Her Way Through Life
by Sukey Lewis | Leer en Español Kaylah Robinson jumps up and down rolling her head from side to side. Her deep brown eyes focus on the horizon—past the yards of...
24
Jun
Basketball Camp Offers Healthy Fun for Richmond Kids
Photo Essay, Jennifer Baires Bending slightly at the knees, Keyahlah Bean lifts a basketball over head and leans back before releasing the ball into an arc that ends with a trip...
20
Jun
Q&A: A Positive Experience, Foster Care from a Youth’s Perspective
EDITOR’S NOTE: There are over 58,000 children and teens in California’s foster care system. These young people are removed from their families, and cared for by the state, because of...
17
Jun
Remembering Kevin Weston: Super Communicator and New Media Pioneer
By Russell Morse Kevin Weston, accomplished journalist and long time New America Media family member, died Monday at his home in Oakland after a nearly 2 year fight with leukemia. From...
13
Jun
Q&A: College Bound Brothers
Interview • Dr. Joseph Marshall ED Note: The following conversation took place on 106 KMEL’s show, Street Soldiers, between host Dr. Joseph Marshall and Zach Calbo Jackson and Akintude Ahmad, two...
06
Jun
Starting a National Conversation About Boys and Men of Color
by Edgardo Cervano-Soto Last February, President Obama announced “My Brother’s Keeper,” an initiative to foster collaboration between private businesses, non-profits and local governments to support young men of color. It...
05
Jun
Gaining Perspective On Richmond’s Diversity
Commentary, Joanna Pulido When I recently learned that Richmond is the sixteenth most ethnically diverse city in the United States, I felt proud. After all, diversity is beautiful and not everybody...
29
May
Coalition Keeps Focus On Finding Funds to Support Richmond Youth
News Report, Sean Shavers Since January, a group of Richmond-based youth and family service organizations known collectively as the Invest in Youth Coalition has been meeting regularly to devise strategies...
22
May
African-American Baby Shower Supports and Inspires Young Families
News Report + Photos, Sukey Lewis Pregnancy and parenthood can be both scary, and exciting; bringing a new life into the world comes with a host of new responsibilities and...
20
May
Teresa Jimenez: Food as Power
by Edgardo Cervano-Soto Teresa Jimenez, 22, found a surprising way to deal with the stress of high school. “Honestly, I wasn’t doing so [well],” Teresa explains. “I was cutting a lot of...
12
May
Marginalized On Campus, Black High School Students and Parents Organize
News Report, Chanelle Ignant Editor's Note: Their numbers on campus shrinking, black students at Richmond High feel ignored -- but new parent and student groups seek to change that. It’s a Thursday...
09
May
Verde Elementary Hosts Anti-Bullying Event
Photo Essay, David Meza Verde Elementary School in North Richmond hosted an anti-bullying rally on April 16th. The "Anti Bully Machine" event was organized by second grade teacher Lola Sims, with...
