Tag Archives: church

Brazilian community bustling in Richmond

Smart BR Coffee is one place in Richmond where Brazilians gather. Last Monday a crowd of about 60 people watched Brazil’s victory against Chile in the World Cup.

Sights and sound from weekend’s anti-violence march

An audio slideshow gives readers an intimate portrait, told in vivid images, audio interviews and sounds from the streets, of Saturday’s historic collaboration of more than 80 area churches in a march against local violence.

The religious reflect on Richmond rape

Eight days after the rape of a 15-year-old girl, the city’s religious leaders denounced the crime and offered prayers for those involved. Congregations discussed healing, the community’s moral compass, and ways of addressing the crime with church youth groups.

National gospel competition graces the Bay Area

Award-winning Richmond church choir director Tina Bradford-Landry gives her take on the “How Sweet the Sound” tour stop in Oakland.