Posts Tagged ‘youth’
No homicides last month, Kennedy student disarmed, police commission hears
The city of Richmond experienced no homicides in the month of November but had shootouts with large magazines of rifle ammo used.
Read MoreRichmond Art Center showcases the work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy
Bright, colorful quilts adorned the hallways of the Richmond Art center last Saturday. It quickly became clear that the meticulously crafted works of art carry meaning in every thread. A quilt embroidered with the image of a police officer choking a black person includes the stitched phrase ”I can’t breathe” on his face. Above the…
Read More‘Excellence without excuses’: Demnlus Johnson is a story of Richmond’s resilience
It’s Wednesday morning, and Demnlus Johnson III works diligently in his office. The sounds of footsteps echo in the hall as students, teachers and staff make their way to where they need to be before the morning bell rings. After finishing up emails, securing a new gym floor covering, and methodically searching for students’ schedules,…
Read MoreRYSE Center in Richmond innovates where mental health resources are scarce
The RYSE Center held a training in October to help community leaders learn how trauma affects the health of Richmond youth and how creating safe spaces can help young people–and the community–heal.
Read MoreActivists want to ban single-serve alcohol and flavored tobacco in Richmond
De Anza High School students made a case to Richmond City Council to ban flavored tobacco, which is disproportionately exposed to young people in low-income neighborhoods.
Read MoreRYSE gives youth electoral voice
The RYSE Youth Center held a mock election tonight for kids, where children showed an overwhelming preference for Clinton and Sanders.
Read MoreChildren’s artwork shines in downtown Richmond
Local children’s art showcased in downtown Richmond thanks to Richmond Main Street’s annual Art In Windows program and the Love Your Block program.
Read MoreCredentials rules leave some East Bay dance instructors unable to teach
Despite being one of the dance capitals of the world, with 73 public and private colleges and universities offer dance majors, for decades there hasn’t been a single-subject teaching credential in dance for the California public school system.
Read MoreThe Potential Project gives students a voice to help create solutions
Students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District can use their ideas to improve their school with the help of The Potential Project. The program gives students a voice in the district’s planning process, so they can help create solutions to challenges like increasing parent engagement and providing more access to technology. The project…
Read MoreIn Richmond, solidarity with victims of violence in Ferguson and New York breaks boundaries
With national protests erupting over the non-indictment of the police officers involved in the Brown and Eric Garner cases, Richmond served as a rare example of a peaceful protest on Tuesday.
Read MoreBackyard butchering class in Richmond raises dialogue about death and killing
“So I said, ‘Let’s kill some chickens, bring your kids.’”
Read MoreGreening Richmond Together: Groundwork’s second annual awards event
Groundwork Richmond had its second annual event on Saturday recognizing those who have dedicated their time and supported their projects. The free event included family activities and music performances, and VIP tickets were sold to raise funds for the program.
Read MoreYoung artists envision a better world
On Monday evening, the Bayside Council PTA hosted a celebration of student art. The theme for this year’s Reflections Showcase was, “The World Would Be a Better Place If…”
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