Pandemic, Social Media Give Home Food Businesses A Boost

As a result of the pandemic and the nationwide shutdown, Richmond’s underground food culture has grown and become more visible on social media. Read more at Richmond Pulse.

VoiceWaves Explains Long Beach’s Food Deserts

There are high concentrations of food deserts in Central and North Long Beach, according to 2015 census data used by the USDA. VoiceWaves’ Paula Kiley breaks down what food deserts are and what one local resident is doing in Long Beach to meet his community’s food needs. Read more.

Quarantine Or Not, This Teen Continues To Fight For Inclusivity

“I basically had to rely on the internet to learn about my identity. If we can get a more inclusive curriculum in schools, LGBTQ+ students will be able to see themselves positively reflected and have that be so influential,” said 15-year-old Chiqui Diaz. That’s part of the reason she got involved with The Spahr Center […]

Not Much Has Changed For Women Muralists Over The Years

Paola Lopez was just 18 when she knew she wanted to be a muralist. Now, she shares the struggles and successes of her community through her art. “I saw then the power of murals to educate, to provoke thought, to make you feel things, to convey information,” she said. Still, Lopez feels the art world […]

Trends Suggest Plant-Based Eating on the Rise

With 2021 upon us, many have chosen to begin the new year by going vegan. Some people are attracted by its reported health benefits. Others favor the diet because of its positive impact on the environment. No matter your reason, most vegans can agree that the lifestyle needs more media coverage. “A sense of community […]

‘Time Will Always Tell’: Doctor Addresses Coronavirus Vaccine Concerns

As more and more California citizens are vaccinated against COVID, some still have unanswered questions about the disease. Malcolm Marshall of the Richmond Pulse sat down with Dr. Desmond Carson to clear up the confusion about the vaccine and the future of the coronavirus. “When we get to the point we have no patients in […]

The Weight Of The Youth Vote

The 2020 election saw an impressive increase in voter turnout, particularly among young voters. According to young people interviewed in Merced, personal interest in political issues was a main motivator for choosing to participate in the election. “I feel like this election was a lot more than just voting for a president or voting for […]

Health Warrior: Med Student Tears Down Racial Barriers

Medical student Bernadette Lim is fighting to tear down racial barriers in medicine. The 26-year-old founded the Freedom Community Clinic to provide “whole-person” care to BIPOC communities, combining Western medicine with healing practices. “Medicine only treats symptoms…We are inherently taught how to treat disease rather than uplift health.” Lim recently won a California Youth Award. […]

Rise And Grind: The Bane Or The Saving Grace Of 2020?

#NoExcuses and #RiseAndGrind were trending on social media last year, glorifying the endless hustle of work and pushing past difficulty and struggle. But were these mindsets helpful or hurtful in 2020? The kNOw’s Ifeanyi Nwonye unpacks these notions and their disregard for social inequality. Read more at The kNOw.

2020 Was A Nightmare, But We Need To Celebrate The Successes Big And Small

Despite the grief and despair that 2020 brought, there are still moments to celebrate from the year. Kimyatta Newby reflects on her most noteworthy accomplishments despite the reminder of society’s ills in 2020. Read more at Richmond Pulse.