Brookdale Residents Protest Pending Evictions
About 80 senior citizens living in the Brookdale San Pablo assisted living facility may be forced to move at the end of January, when the facility is expected to close....
10
Jan
20
Dec
Richmond Annex Senior Center to Celebrate 40 Years of Service
For three days in January, the Richmond Annex Senior Center will hold a community celebration commemorating 40 years of service to the Richmond community and surrounding area....
08
Nov
Dedan Kimathi Ji Jaga: On Being a Black Marine in Vietnam
Richmond Pulse asked Dedan Kimathi Ji Jaga to reflect on his military service, his longtime advocacy for African American veterans, and how he celebrates Veterans Day....
11
Dec
Richmond’s Seniors Turning Up This Saturday
Richmond’s Senior Winter Ball returns to the Memorial Auditorium for its 21st year on Saturday....
03
Jul
Powerful Lifting and a Powerful Life
At 82, Carrie Reese has been a powerlifter for just under a decade – her career began at 74 and since then she’s become the only woman in the world...
12
Feb
Black History Recognized and Honored in Richmond
Sims Thompson was one of three African-Americans honored on February 3, at the City of Richmond Community Services Department’s annual Black History Month Celebration....
17
Jan
Keeping Soul Food Soulful in San Pablo
Food Handlers Café’s menu is made up of American diner classics including burgers and pancake breakfasts. They also have dishes that reflect their Southern flare like chicken and waffles, and...
15
Dec
Khalid’s Corner: Remembering My Granny
A good friend of mine lost his grandmother a few days ago, which made me think of my own granny. ...
11
Dec
Ageism Is Everywhere — Here’s What We Can Do About It
Casual age bias is so pervasive that most of us don't even realize we're doing it. The first step to fighting it, experts say, is to simply be aware of...
06
Dec
Film Brings Homelessness into View
To raise awareness and dialogue, the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness screened a powerful documentary, Storied Streets, for free last month at the Nevin Community Center....
03
Sep
‘In the U.S., I Made My Own Family’ – An Interview with My Great Aunt
The rock of my family is my great aunt, Rahesa Bagaum. I refer to her as Bari Auntie, which translates into “Great Aunt” in Urdu. Auntie Bagaum is from Pakistan....
Mary ‘Peace’ Head: Remembering the ‘Mayor of Parchester’
Mary Lee "Peace" Head died April 12 at the age of 94. Her numerous awards, certificates, honors and acknowledgements proved her dedication and service to both her country and community....
09
Mar
Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse
Financial elder abuse is increasing and can jeopardize a senior's well-being. Those affected are robbed of more than money and shouldn't hesitate to seek help....
24
Aug
Lo Que el Desalojo le Hace a La Familia
Cuando mi mamá me dijo que había recibido una notificación de desalojo, yo estaba triste. No porque iba a perder la casa donde vivía, sino porque mi madre soltera, embarazada...
17
Jun
Attachment to Family Key to Better Aging of Latinos in U.S.
Research shows that familismo, the tradition of close family ties in Hispanic culture, has a protective health effect on latino elders. ...
