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Mayor Butt Misses the Point, Again

July 01, 2022

We know there will be retribution when we push back on corporate money in Richmond politics. When RPA published our findings that the supposed grassroots group Richmond Represented was actually corporations meddling in city elections, we knew someone would come after us – the...

Emmy Lou Packard at Richmond Art Center

July 01, 2022

Interview with Richmond Art Center's curators of the Emmy Lou Packard exhibition Landscape Near Half Moon Bay (1950s), Emmy Lou Packard. Linocut with hand coloring.Courtesy of Donald Cairns and Richmond Art Center Emmy Lou Packard: Artist of ConscienceExhibition: June 22 - August 20, 2022Richmond...

Call to Action: 40 Voices 4 Wellness for People of African Descent in Contra Costa County

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...

RPA July Calendar

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...

Happy Pride from the Richmond Progressive Alliance!

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...

Tom Butt Is Lying to You About: Point Molate

June 09, 2022

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

Our Children Need Gun Control

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...

Listening Project Transitions into the New Environmental Action Team

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...

RPA June Calendar

June 02, 2022

Anti-Chevron Day

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...