Richmond Unity March Tries to Maintain Social Justice Momentum
A Black and Brown unity march to bring awareness to social injustice was held in Richmond on Friday night, ending at Civic Center Plaza....
27
Jul
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....
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...
16
Jun
Black Lives Matter Founder Finds Hope in Global Protests Over Killing of George Floyd
For Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, the widespread activism that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police has been heartening and "bittersweet."...
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...
06
Jun
A Portrait of California Protests: Same Message, Different Motives
All protests, like politics, are local. Protesters are united in fighting racism but they have their own unique issues with their police force and city. ...
04
Jun
My Business was Looted. I Still Support the Protests.
Violence against Black people affects us all. We don’t have to have Black skin to feel the rage and pain of a wrongful killing. I feel it in my body,...
Walking the Line: Reporting on Protests and Police Response
Video, Ann Bassette EDITOR"S NOTE:The Bay Area Black Journalists Association hosted "Walking the Line: Reporting on Protests and Police Response," on April 4 at the UC Berkeley Journalism School. The conversation featured...
23
Feb
Coalition to Tackle Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System
By Chanelle Ignant With community-law enforcement relations still making headlines around the country, a group of attorneys from the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s office are organizing to see changes made...
13
Jan
The Desolate Streets of Ferguson
New America Media, Commentary, Andres Tapia, Posted: Jan 13, 2015 FERGUSON, Mo. – The protesting crowds have thinned. The 24-7 news army has packed up its equipment and moved on to...
07
Jan
Thoughts on Ferguson Protests: How Young Adults Feel About a National Movement
First person, Various Authors EDITORS NOTE: The CC Pulse asked young adults what they think about the nationwide protests against police brutality sparked by the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson,...
18
Dec
#BlackLivesMatter: Local Youth Stand up Against Police Brutality
Story by Edgardo Cervano-Soto | Photos by David Meza On a Tuesday morning in December, Richmond saw its first demonstration against police brutality and the killing of black and brown people...
