El Fútbol Americano Juvenil va Fuerte, A Pesar de los Riesgos a la Salud
Los jóvenes de Richmond continúan jugando fútbol americano, a pesar de la abrumadora evidencia de que puede causar cambios en sus cerebros....
27
Dec
26
Dec
Youth Football Going Strong, Despite Health Risks
Young people in Richmond are continuing to play football, despite overwhelming evidence that it can cause changes in their brains....
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
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. Richmond Pulse talked to the other half. Here’s what...
23
Nov
‘I Felt Like I’d Been Jumped’ — Getting Arrested at an Anti-Trump Protest
Marching with people who wanted to be equal to the person next to them in the world's eyes was powerful. There were people from all different backgrounds, nationalities, genders and...
23
Nov
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...
10
Nov
Youth Respond to President-Elect Trump
Young Richmond residents reflect on what the election of Donald Trump means for their families and their view of themselves as immigrants....
10
Nov
Walkout: Richmond Students Protest Election of Donald Trump
The day after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, hundreds of Richmond students walked out of class in protest....
08
Nov
Dinner with Izzy: Baked Spinach Manicotti
You could say I am “adulting.” Even though I’m 22 and most of my friends like to go shopping or to clubs, I prefer a trip to the grocery store...
01
Nov
As California Debates Prop 58, Multilingual Education Thrives in San Francisco
Proposition 58 would reverse California's 20-year ban on bilingual education, during which time San Francisco saw a flourishing of multilingual programs....
28
Oct
Catcalling Is Not a Compliment
I’d always wondered if my school was as safe as I thought it was. At 15, I’m still growing up and pretty innocent. I know there are many things wrong...
27
Oct
Q&A: Prop 57 Offers Promise of Hope and Opportunity to CA Youth
As a formerly incarcerated woman and now a criminal justice reform activist, I was overwhelmed with emotion when I first read about Proposition 57. I immediately thought of my older...
24
Oct
RYSE Hosts Chican@/Latin@ Lounge
Richmond’s RYSE Center celebrated Latino Heritage Month with its own special event aimed at showcasing Latino culture and expressing the different intersections in Richmond’s Latino community....
20
Oct
Young Voters – What’s on Our Minds
Many young people are getting ready to vote for the first time on November 8. But are the presidential candidates, state and local officials really addressing the issues we care...
