Motivational Music: Youth Share Songs for These Trying Times
In this time of coronavirus and protests, Richmond Pulse asked young people to tell us what political and hopeful music they are listening to right now....
15
Jul
14
Jul
WCCUSD Reopening Plan Focuses on Distance Learning
On July 9, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a draft framework to resume schooling Aug. 17....
12
Jul
‘Our Ancestors Fought’: Bridging Activism’s Generation Gap
A focus on systemic injustices against Black people has sparked many youth-led protests in West County and beyond, showcasing a movement’s new blood while carrying on a tradition of activism....
06
Jul
WCCUSD Board Talks Efforts to Improve Black Student Achievement
On June 30, the West Contra Costa Board of Education received an update from Superintendent Matthew Duffy on Black student achievement in the West Contra Costa School District....
06
Jul
Finding Light in the Darkness of Depression
A young man describes his experience learning to live with depression in a family that does not understand his pain....
03
Jul
Black Liberation Is Latinx Liberation Too
The recent Black Lives Matter protests have left some Latino people, who say this isn’t their fight, feeling left out. As a Dreamer and a non-Black Latinx, it is disappointing...
28
Jun
For Some California Teens, School Closures Led to Work in the Fields
With schools closed by the coronavirus, many migrant students have turned to farm work, trying to support their families and learn without teachers' lessons....
27
Jun
UC Students Must Ready for an Online, Socially Distanced Fall
So far eight of the nine undergraduate campuses of the University of California system have published their plans for fall term, with most estimating that only a small number of...
24
Jun
Richmond Revolution Celebrates ‘Black Joy’ for Juneteenth
A Juneteenth celebration at Richmond’s Marina Bay Park on June 20 showcased African American history and featured Black businesses and performers....
18
Jun
SCOTUS Ruling Gives DACA Recipients a Night of Restful Sleep
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 against the Trump administration’s efforts to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, bringing relief to many young immigrants....
11
Jun
Youth Perspectives: Making Sense of the News and Protests
"With everything going on right now, it can be difficult to know what is true. As we know, not all news sources are reliable. I am making sense of everything...
09
Jun
“Don’t Let Us Disappear” – Youth Contest Winners Urge San Francisco Parents to Fill Out Census
At a time when San Francisco lags behind the statewide average in census response rates, youth artists and writers have a special message for those who have not yet filled...
08
Jun
Youth Lead Pinole Protest Against Injustice, Police Brutality
As demonstrations were held around the country in response to the killing of George Floyd on May 29, a protest organized by two West County teens was held Thursday at...
26
May
De Anza’s Fagan Commits to College of Marin
De Anza's Daniel Fagan will continue his passion for basketball at the College of Marin....
21
May
Photo Essay: My Quarantine Life
A day in my life is like many others, online school, eating, a small walk around the neighborhood, and spending quality time with the ones you love....
