‘Sorry to Bother You,’ a Call Center Coup
In Sorry to Bother You, Steve Lift, the evil CEO of Worry Free, ends up reaping what he sowed. If only more workers' struggles had a similar denouement, we’d all be better...
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Jul
06
Jul
‘Dear White People’: a Microcosmic Look at the U.S.
Dear White People is a show that would never be aired on ABC, CBS or any other mainstream TV network. It is a show that takes the angst of 21st...
29
Jun
Day of Action Over Undocumented Detentions
The sound of metal drums and chanting filled the air at noon on Wed., June 27 as nearly 300 protestors marched in circles outside the West County Detention Facility in...
26
Jun
Juneteenth Honors the Memories and Struggles of African-Americans
The annual Juneteenth celebration in Richmond expresses cultural pride by giving space to the African-American community to celebrate their people....
16
Jun
‘Baby Steps’ and Sweat Beautify Downtown Richmond
Nine volunteers were part of the second-annual Spring Clean Up and Chess in the Park event at the Community Green Space at the corner of Harbour Way and MacDonald Avenue....
08
Jun
Two Art Forms Merge at Richmond Winery
Co-owner Barbara Brown envisions Riggers Loft as a place where people from of varied backgrounds can gather to learn about what she describes as a “pretty damn cool beverage,” listen...
26
May
Pogo Park Is An International Example of Community
As part of the 2018 International Climate Change Seminar, hosted by the U.S. Forest Service International Programs and the University of California, Davis, participants toured Pogo Park and the Richmond...
24
May
Local Happenings: June 2018
West Contra Costa Unified School District will host graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2018 this month....
11
May
Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo Festival: “A Chance for Positivity”
23rd St. Shines At 12th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival....
23
Apr
Beyoncé Celebrates Black Culture, Colleges at Coachella
When Beyoncé hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, her two show-stopping performances brought lots of excitement to the historically black college and university (HBCU) culture....
27
Mar
Richmond Marches for Our Lives
Nearly a thousand people marched towards Richmond City Hall chanting these and other slogans the morning of Saturday, March 24. Calling for an end to gun violence and demanding action...
16
Mar
Sisters in Solidarity Showcases Female Empowerment
Emceed by Richmond City Councilmember Jovanka Beckles, the 11th annual Sisters in Solidarity was billed as a “celebration of solidarity and the efforts of women in politics.”...
09
Mar
Local Students Get Loud With Poetry
During his junior year at Kennedy High School, Anderson Esteban learned about Poetry Out Loud, but since only seniors can present, he helped out and waited. This year, his senior...
08
Mar
Inclusion at Center of Richmond’s Chinese New Year
From boisterous lion dance performers to young Laotian dancers, Richmond’s Memorial Auditorium was filled with rich culture and energy during the 15th annual Chinese New Year Celebration put on by...
04
Mar
Pot and Pregnancy: A Trend On the Rise
While more women may be using marijuana while pregnant, the effects – positive or negative – on the fetus are still largely unknown....
