Why I Deleted TikTok From My Phone and My Life
A Richmond teen writes about how she went from sometimes being "on TikTok all night" to giving it up because it was affecting her physical and mental health....
15
May
08
May
Is TikTok Out of Time? Teens Have Their Say
With talk swirling about banning TikTok, we asked local teens what they like about it, how they use it, and what they would do if it were prohibited....
06
May
Asian Teens Say Dating Violence a Taboo Topic at Home
Culture and language are among the barriers that prevent many Asian American teens from openly discussing dating violence with their parents....
28
Apr
Richmond’s Ellyana Thornton Chosen for Million Girls Moonshot’s National Flight Crew
Ellyana Thornton of Richmond has been chosen to be one of just 44 girls to be part of the National Flight Crew for Million Girls Moonshot....
07
Apr
‘When Life Hits Like a Whip’: Students Try to Deal With Mental Health Themselves But Want More Support
Kennedy High students told us how they deal with mental health issues and what schools and parents could do to increase mental wellness in teens....
31
Mar
College Corps Program Rewards Students for Giving Back
California students can apply now for the College Corps program, which provides financial assistance in exchange for community service work....
28
Feb
Teens Confront Epidemic of Dating Violence
Young people are coming of age without knowing how to create a loving relationship or what the warning signs are that maybe they’re not in a good one....
20
Feb
I Didn’t Want to Move to Ghana. Now, I Can’t Wait to Go Back
When his family decided to make a fresh start in Ghana, one East County teen wanted to stay home. In time, he grew to love the West African nation....
09
Feb
RHS Student Wants to Take the N-Word ‘Out of People’s Vocabulary’
"The student used a slur and no one really cares. People are so blind to it that it makes me upset. It’s like we’re poisoned," writes a Richmond High student....
30
Jan
Nominees Sought for 2023 Youth Hall of Fame
People have until Feb. 17 to nominate someone who is 12-18 years old for the 2023 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards....
27
Jan
His Lessons About Mass Incarceration Changed My Life
A young woman writes in appreciation of her Catholic school teacher who taught her to think deeply about the world around her and helped her find her passion....
06
Jan
Adults Should Build Kids Up, So Bullies Can’t Tear Them Down
Many teens experience cyberbullying. One teen from Oakley describes being bullied on Instagram and in school and shares how he thinks parents can help....
26
Dec
Applications Open for Disabled Students Leadership Forum
Disabled high school sophomores, juniors and seniors have until Friday to apply for the California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities....
23
Nov
Why Aren’t Families Eating Together? Too Much Work
Richmond teens share whether they prefer to eat alone or share mealtimes with others and why they think many families eat together less often....
15
Oct
Teens Ask City Council Candidates About the Issues
In a youth-led forum hosted by the Safe Return Project, Richmond City Council candidates addressed public safety, food insecurity and quality of life....
