Exhibit Shows Untold Stories of Laotian Refugees
The stories of Laotian refugees that fled their home country after the Vietnam War and settled in the United States are being told through an exhibit now at the Richmond...
12 Mar
13 Feb
Gov. Newsom Pardons Unsung Black Civil Rights Hero Bayard Rustin
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that his office granted a posthumous pardon to civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who was an ally to national civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther...
05 Feb
Children Deserve to Know the Truth About Their Ancestors’ Contributions
Above: Dr. Carter G. Woodson (Image: Library of Congress)Op-ed, Tamara ShilohIf you’re not exhausted waiting for “the system” to present a more comprehensive lesson on African-American history to your school-aged...
25 Nov
‘Harriet’ Is a Long-Overdue Tribute to a Legendary Abolitionist
“Harriet” focuses on the life of Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave turned abolitionist who made several trips back into the South to help free hundreds of other enslaved people through...
02 Aug
Reflections of Red Summer a Century Later
Throughout American history, there have been many violent, racist acts, namely retribution against those breaking the de facto Jim Crow customs of the South or the de jure laws of...
01 May
A Neighborhood Market with Roots in India
Running the store is Harjinder Singh. His journey to becoming owner of the Point Richmond Market is one that took many years, crossed many miles and passed many obstacles. Through...
01 Feb
Make It More Than ‘The Black History Seven’
Celebrating notable African Americans for only a few weeks authorizes people to neglect black history throughout the other months....
03 Sep
Hotel Mac Anchors Point Richmond’s History
Built over 100 years ago, the Hotel Mac has sustained and re-energized Point Richmond as one of the most prominent of the 330 structures officially recognized as the Point Richmond...
20 Aug
The Many Faces of Rosie the Riveter
More than 2,100 “Rosies” of all sizes, ages and genders filled the Craneway Pavillion on Saturday for the fourth annual Rosie the Riveter Rally....
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....
06 Apr
Real Life ‘Rosies’ Recognized
Seated among WWII-era photos and statues, eight “Rosies” and a WWII veteran sat side by side at the waterfront WWII Homefront National Park in Richmond, basking in attention from a...
23 Mar
Women’s History Month: Betty Reid Soskin on Women Past and Present
In honor of Women’s History Month, Richmond Pulse asked prominent local women to weigh in on the topics of role models, the #MeToo movement, feminism and gender equality....
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.”...
06 Mar
A Forgotten History: Why Doesn’t My School Place a Greater Emphasis On Black History Month?
Schools should be doing something to show appreciation, or even just acknowledge the evolution of black history — but at Bakersfield High School, nothing like that happened last month. ...
01 Mar
Women’s History Month Special: Gayle McLaughlin on Women Past and Present
In honor of Women’s History Month, Richmond Pulse asked prominent local women to weigh in on the topics of role models, the #MeToo movement, feminism and gender equality....
