When the Fires Came, No One Could Save Us Like Mom Could
Every summer, there's a fire. Mom has to make a decision. What will she allow the fire to swallow? Later, another tough choice: She has to say goodbye to us....
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Jul
19
Jun
My Dad Works Hard to Make Us Smile
A Kennedy High teacher pays tribute to her father, who grew up in Richmond like she did, for his humor, work ethic, love of sports and all he has to...
17
Jun
My Father’s Life Is the Greatest Lesson I Have Learned
Naja Ji Jaga, a college student from Richmond, said she has learned the most from her father by watching him help fellow Black veterans and put community first....
16
Jun
Mistrust and Misinformation Hold Back Black Vaccination Rates
Some Black parents are wary of the COVID-19 vaccine, partly because of online myths but mostly because they don't trust the healthcare system....
31
May
Bay Area Health Officials Offer Advice on Dealing with Infant Formula Shortage
Health officials advised parents to breastfeed their babies, if possible, and offered tips on substitutions and more to deal with the baby formula shortage....
08
Dec
Waiting to Get Kids Vaccinated Comes With Its Own Risks
Many parents say they want to wait before getting their kids the COVID-19 vaccine, but experts say it's crucial for children's physical and mental health....
22
Nov
A Special Time in History: Young People Reflect On Their Lives During COVID-19
A single mom, a college senior, an entrepreneur and a hair stylist/makeup artist share how the pandemic has affected their lives....
15
Jun
Families Desperately Await Schools to Open
As a stay-at-home school year comes to a close again, students, parents and teachers in communities of color share their frustrations with distance learning....
26
May
Moms Forced to Make More Sacrifices During Pandemic
Working moms and stay-at-home moms alike are under increased pressure as they juggle childcare, jobs, housework, distance learning and other responsibilities....
15
Feb
My Kids and I Are All Distance Learning. Something Needs to Change
As a college senior and the father of two small school-age children, Pulse reporter Joel Umanzor Jr. understands the need for and consequences of distance learning....
09
Sep
What I Will Tell My Daughter About 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic, the deaths of Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman, police killings, wildfires — here's what I'll tell my daughter about this year of bad news....
28
Jul
Should I Quit My Job? California Parents Grapple With Education in a Pandemic
As schools across the state prepare to teach remotely, parents are investigating how they can maintain their child’s education while still holding down a job....
21
Jun
Te’s Corner: To the Ones Who Sowed the Seeds and Stayed
Donté Clark writes a poem in honor of the fathers "who fought, cried and died for our freedom when the world would never show."...
10
May
Working From Home Has Given Me Time I Needed With My Son
My first year of parenthood has become unpredictable, not due to raising a kid, but the state of the world. It is scary to raise a kid in the middle...
13
Jan
Poniendo a 2019 en Perspectiva Como Nueva Mamá
En septiembre, le di la bienvenida a un bebé. Todos los días desde entonces, me he preguntado cómo le enseñaría a abrazar las complejidades, los horrores y la belleza del...
