Backlash Against Muslim Ban Offers Hope, But Immigrants Still Vulnerable
The same week the Ninth Circuit decision was announced in San Francisco, ICE arrested approximately 160 people in Southern California....
13
Feb
03
Feb
Trump’s Definition of Deportable ‘Broad’ and ‘Vague’
Under the expanded definition, nearly any undocumented immigrant could be considered a target....
30
Jan
Diverse Communities Condemn ‘Muslim Ban’
Today, President Trump issued an executive order banning immigrants and refugees from predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States....
27
Jan
Voices from the Oakland Women’s March: ‘We Are Beginning a Revolution’
Oakland police estimate that 100,000 people participated in the Oakland Women’s March on Saturday, one of hundreds of marches that took place around the world in response to the inauguration...
26
Jan
Covering Hate Crimes in an Increasingly Toxic Political World
The spike in hate crimes since Donald Trump's election prompted journalists to join a telebriefing to learn how best to report the ugly incidents....
26
Jan
‘A Time of Hope’ – Richmond Youth Look Back on Obama Era
Now that Barack Obama has left office, the nation reflects on how history will remember the 44th president. The CC Pulse reporters weigh in on how will they will remember...
25
Jan
Rebranding Richmond, But For Whom? Local Youth Weigh In
The CC Pulse youth reporters gave their critique of the proposed logos and tagline as well their own suggestions for rebranding Richmond....
17
Jan
Don’t Revoke DACA, Give ‘Dreamers’ A Chance
My classmate was deported a few days before his graduation. The night of graduation there was a cold silence that could not be ignored. We all felt the pain of...
13
Jan
Richmond High Seeks Donations for Trip to DC
Richmond High School’s yearly trip to Washington, D.C. is in need of a big fundraising effort from the community....
12
Jan
Thank You, President Obama
Last night that man said goodbye, urging Americans as he brushed away tears to continue to push for the change his presidency had promised....
08
Dec
Not My President: A Reflection on the Presidential Election
November 8 came as a shock with Donald Trump’s win as president-elect of the United States....
26
Nov
Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin: Richmond Is Not Going to Cooperate with ICE
Richmond City Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin describes how the city is preparing to protect its immigrant residents under a Trump presidency...
26
Nov
Why I Didn’t Vote: Sell-Outs, Illusions and Ugly Campaigns
About half (50 percent) of eligible young people between 18 and 29 voted in this year’s election, according to exit polls. The CC Pulse talked to the other half. Here’s...
18
Nov
Q&A: New Councilmember Melvin Willis on Housing, Hospital and Youth
This month, Melvin Willis, 26, became the youngest person elected to the Richmond City Council. He spoke with the Pulse about his priorities for the council, which now has a...
15
Nov
What Immigrant Communities Can Do to Prepare for Trump
The most important thing to do now, advocates say, is to make sure immigrants know their rights....
