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July 01, 2022

There is an opportunity to support 40 Voices 4 Wellness for People of African Descent in Contra Costa Countyin their demand that the Board of Supervisors authorize the funding of an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub to help address structural and institutional racism...

July 01, 2022

Here are upcoming RPA meetings and events. Note, most meetings are only open to RPA members, although allies and guests are often welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member, you may do so here. Dues may be waived if they are a barrier to...

June 09, 2022

Happy Pride from the Richmond Progressive Alliance! We celebrate the beautiful and expansive LGBTQ+ community. We honor our queer and trans ancestors who suffered from government persecution, hate crimes, HIV/AIDS, shame and social stigma. We also commemorate those who fought for liberation. We remember...

June 09, 2022

Welcome to our new series, in which we sift through Mayor Tom Butt's latest lie.

June 09, 2022

By BK Williams We live in a country where a recent draft opinion by the Supreme Court seeks to “protect” unborn babies by stripping away a woman’s right to abortion. And yet, in this country, the state and federal governments do not protect school children...

June 07, 2022

By Marisol Cantú Anti-Chevron Day Centering Workers + Community From Left to Right: D4 City Council candidate Jamin Pursell, Alfredo Angulo, attorney Steven Donziger, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, Andres Soto, D6 Councilmember Claudia Jimenéz, Marisol Cantú, Bottom Row: Stephanie Garcia + Miguel Diaz The...

June 02, 2022

Here are upcoming RPA meetings and events. Note, most meetings are only open to RPA members, although allies and guests are often welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member, you may do so here. Dues may be waived if they are a barrier to...

May 19, 2022

See you at Anti-Chevron Day! C’mon out for United Steelworkers—who at this date have been striking at Chevron for over two months—and Richmond community organizers who join the workers in defense of safe jobs and healthy neighborhoods. Speakers include Steve Donziger, Vice Mayor and...

May 18, 2022

By Kathleen Wimer Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of sexual violence. Roe v. Wade opponents want to dictate how adult women and girls behave. Their concern is not pro-life.  Those who get abortions know well the costs and responsibilities of mothering. They are...

May 18, 2022

By Jamin Pursell Richmond Rainbow Pride is having its 8th annual Pride event on Sunday, June 5th 2022 at noon, broadcast on twitch.tv. Established in 2014, Richmond Rainbow Pride is a group of LGBTQIA individuals and allies who live, work and play in or...