Posts Tagged ‘RYSE Youth Center’
RYSE Commons: building on dreams of Richmond youth
September 2019 marks a new beginning for the RYSE Center. One of Richmond’s most prominent youth organizations, the center recently broke ground on construction for its new, 37,000 square foot building, known as RYSE Commons. RYSE first opened in 2008. Conceived as a sanctuary from urban violence, it is a place where youth can work,…
Read MoreRichmond businesses rally to support communities affected by the North Bay fires
Local businesses and organizations are stepping up to help those affected by the North Bay fires by collecting donations of food, water, and other supplies.
Read MoreRYSE Youth Center creates space to cope with post-election disappointment
The mood was somber at the RYSE Youth Center on Wednesday, following news of Donald Trump’s presidential win.
Read MoreYouth film festival in Richmond highlights new voices
This is the first film festival for RYSE, and the inaugural theme was “Truth Be Told Justice Through My Eyes.” The festival was organized by Richmond’s RYSE youth center and is geared toward youth between the ages of 13 and 24 who are interested in social justice issues.
Read MoreRichmond youth question mayoral and council candidates in debate
The RYSE Youth Center, Invest in Youth Coalition, and the League of Women Voters hosted a two-hour debate Thursday at Richmond’s City Council chambers, with youth age 24 and younger and audience members presenting Richmond’s 13 mayoral and city council candidates with a range of questions.
Read More“Innocent Until – Why Black and Brown Lives Matter” unites youth and art
Young Richmond and Oakland artists came together at the RYSE Center on Friday to deliver their brand of poetic expression in response to community violence, particularly the deaths of young black and brown men at the hands of law enforcement. “It’s a necessary event,” said Josh Healey, an activist and artist. “Whenever you can have…
Read MoreArt event to showcase teen photography, give insight into growing up in Richmond
More than 100 portraits of Richmond teenagers and the stories they shared with 19 young photojournalists will be on display at the Richmond Art Center from Jan. 11 to March 7 as part of “Unlock the Talk: The American Teenager Project in Richmond.”
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