Richmond is a bastion of rich African American history. Starting with the earliest families who moved to the City for jobs in the shipyards during WWII, up to their descendants, many of whom live in Richmond today — their experiences are varied and have helped shape Richmond as we know it. Continue reading

In an emergency, we dial 911, and expect our First Responders ( Ambulance, Fire, Police, PG&E, EBMUD) to come to the scene and rescue the victims. What most people fail to understand is that after a disaster, our first responders will be overwhelmed, and will not be able to take care of us. Power will be out for days, water service may take weeks to months to be restored, and emergency services may be unavailable for days. It will be up to us to take care of our families and neighbors. Each family needs to make an emergency plan, prepare supplies of food, water, shelter, and equipment, learn skills like first aid and communications, and develop an action plan for different types of disasters that occur in the Bay Area. Taking the basic CERT training, and then joining or forming a CERT team in your own neighborhood will help you develop the resilience to survive a disaster. Meet your neighbors, learn what skills, resources, and equipment they have, designate an action plan and a place to meet after a disaster occurs. Continue reading

Most of last night’s City Council meeting was taken up by items involving the Richmond Police Department driven by the Richmond Progressive Alliance’s current highest priority to cripple law enforcement. Continue reading

  The latter half of Richmond’s 2015-16 fiscal year budget is poised to leave the City in better fiscal condition than the City originally projected.  Continue reading

Translated by Emmanuel Diaz To read this article in English, click here. Continue reading

Ferguson, Chicago, Baltimore, New York City, San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond.  What do these cities have in common?  They’ve all been the focus of major news stories because a young man of color had a confrontation with an officer of the law that went sideways with the police either killing or seriously injuring the young man of color.  This is an all too common story these days. Continue reading

On January 30th, the 97th anniversary of the birth of Fred J. Korematsu, the WCCUSD celebrated the opening of their new middle school named to honor this civil rights hero. Continue reading

Sometimes a good tostada is all you need to fill you up. Crisp, tasty, and packed with delicious toppings, it can be the perfect light snack to keep you going on a busy day. Fortunately, El Salva Mex on San Pablo Avenue just south of Potrero offers some of the most delicious — and inexpensive — tostada in the area.  Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from February 12 through February 18. Continue reading

Steven Han wanted to run a gym that would produce champions, and he couldn't do that in New York.  Continue reading