Long Beach Residents Drive Throughout District One In Support Of Canceling Rent, Adopting The People’s Budget

As the COVID quarantine drags on, renters across the country are demanding rent cancellation during protests. In Long Beach, Calif., a caravan of residents took to the streets demanding a halt in rent, suspension of mortgages and the adoption of other housing items from the “People’s Budget.” Read the full story at VoiceWaves.

COVID’s Impact on Mental Health

COVID has impacted our daily lives in the past 5 months, but in a recent study conducted by the CDC, the mental health of Americans is very concerning. Watch the video on YR Media.

Social Media’s Influence On The News: Don’t Believe Everything You Read On The Internet

The rise of social media means more and more people are turning to apps like Instagram and Twitter for their daily news. Richmond Pulse surveyed people about how they vet their news on social. “If I were to see a tornado warning in my area on Twitter, with a live feed of a funnel cloud […]

Climbing Half Dome Mountain, ‘It Was Just Me and the Sky’

Corona can’t stop this personal trainer from completing one of the hardest hikes in California. In August, Evan Francis of Go To Work Fitness hiked up Half Dome Mountain in Yosemite National Park, one of the longest walks in the state. “[My friend Logan and I] were looking for the next challenge and Logan suggested […]

More Than Half Of Mesa Verde Detainees Test Positive For COVID-19

After months of refusing to adhere to standards for testing and staff, the Monte Verde ICE Detention Center is in the midst of a lawsuit. “[GEO and ICE] have no interest in whether [detainees] live or die,” said Jeanne Parent, who works with Kern Welcoming and Extending Solidarity to Immigrants, one of the nonprofits involved […]

We Are Not Your Mascot

As the conversation continues about sport teams using Native American mascots, University of Arizona Professor Stephanie Fryberg says these images lower self-esteem among Indigenous teens and college students. “Dogs, cats, tigers and bears are mascots. We are not those things. We are human beings.” Professor Stephanie Fryberg says Native American sports mascots cause harm, not […]

Resources For The Unhoused Halted

California saw a 16.4% increase in the homeless population between 2018 and 2019. In an effort to provide housing, the city of Sacramento created plans for a homeless shelter near Oak Park that was approved last August. Unfortunately, the plans were revoked after a dispute between the city and the National Highway Administration. Access Local […]

Rolling Through The Streets Of East La And Boyle Heights In Timeless Classics

For many people in the Chicano community, car shows and cruising are a fun way to spend a weekend. For Leilani Arevalo’s family, they’re a tradition. “My grandpa, Carlos ‘Moon’ Arevalo, has a 1971 Vega that got wrecked in an accident and he wanted to beautify his car again. It took him four years to […]

Through the Tunnel – Exploring The Causes Of Depression

Media Arts Center’s newest teen documentary explores the causes and treatments for various types of depression. “Somebody can have very mild depression, meaning they can go about their day,” said Joyce Thompson, a licensed clinical social worker. “Someone who has major depression may need additional layers of treatment like going to therapy.” Watch the full […]

Women of Color React to Kamala Harris VP Nomination With Enthusiasm, Reluctance

Kamala Harris made history in August as the first woman of color to be nominated as vice president. Some see the nomination as a step toward progress and equality, while others are hesitant to accept Harris’s controversial past. Richmond Pulse sat down with six women of color to hear their thoughts on Harris’s campaign. Read […]