Youth-Led Summit Connects Teens With Scholarship Opportunities
About 80 people attended the inaugural West County Youth Summit on June 4 to get information about scholarship opportunities and resources in Richmond....
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Jun
13
Jun
Richmond LGBT Community and Allies Celebrate 2nd Annual Family Day
Richmond kicked off LGBT Pride Month with a family-friendly celebration in Marina Park. The second annual Family Day, held on June 5, was hosted by Richmond Rainbow Pride, a group of LGBT individuals and allies who live and work in Richmond....
12
Jun
Orlando Shooting: LGBT Community Still Lives In Fear
I think about potential violence every day. I think about how easy of targets we may be when there are dozens of us waiting in line at bars and nightclubs....
12
Jun
Thousands of Books Donated to Richmond Kindergarten Students
The sixth annual Richmond Book Giveaway helped distribute thousands of books to underserved kids in Richmond....
11
Jun
Andres Abarra: On the Front Lines of Health Care in Richmond
Meet Andres Abarra. As a community health worker for LifeLong Medical Care, Abarra spends a lot of time in Richmond neighborhoods helping low-income residents access social and health services. He believes access to quality health care is crucial for Richmond residents. ...
10
Jun
Ahead of SCOTUS Ruling, Getting the Message Out to Central Valley Immigrants
eeks before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to announce its decision in United States v. Texas, immigrant rights advocates are working to get accurate information to residents of one of the state’s hardest-to-serve regions: California’s Central Valley....
09
Jun
Estudio de Yoga en Richmond Beneficia Programa para Niños
Cuando JG Larochette, entonces un maestro en la escuela primaria Coronado introdujo el yoga a sus alumnos de tercer grado él no tenía ni la menor idea de que iba ser el primer paso hacia iniciar su propia organización sin fines de lucro centrada en el bienestar....
07
Jun
Bill Clinton Becomes First U.S. President to Visit Richmond
Former President Bill Clinton visited Richmond the day before the primary election to campaign in support of his wife and possible Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton...
Local Happenings: June 2016
Richmond Promise’s Scholars Celebration Thursday, June 2 Richmond Promise will sponsor its first Scholars Celebration from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza. The event will celebrate the 375 Richmond graduating seniors from nine schools who will receive Richmond Promise Scholarships...
05
Jun
Ride of Silence Commemorates Those Killed in Richmond
About 40 people took part in the 5th annual Ride of Silence in Richmond last month, part of a national bike ride to bring attention to cyclists maimed or killed while riding on urban streets. But in Richmond, the ride took on a bigger meaning, commemorating all those who had...
04
Jun
Video Showing Police Takedown of Black Teen on Bike Goes Viral
A video surfaced in early May showing two police officers in the city of Merced, in California’s Central Valley, tackling a young black man who was stopped for riding his bike on the street....
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May
Black Grads Matter – Richmond High Holds First Black Graduation
Richmond High School held its first-ever Black Graduation ceremony in May, honoring African-American students’ academic achievements and cultural heritage....
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May
Estado por Estado, Comunidades Resisten las Restricciones Electorales
Entre el miedo y la confusión que envuelve la supresión electoral, los defensores de los derechos electorales hacen sonar un mensaje de esperanza y determinación. Estas son las primeras elecciones presidenciales en las que nuevas restricciones electorales estarán vigentes en 15 estados....
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May
Nunca Volveré a Ser un Guardia de Seguridad
Con tantas empresas de tecnología en el Área de la Bahía, hay una nueva necesidad de profesionales de seguridad – para proteger a los empleados, socios y el software....
