by admin | Feb 25, 2007 | Uncategorized
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Preserve the Past, Envision the Future National Park Service — steward of African-American history Bob Stanton, Eva Paterson Sunday, February 25, 2007 The National Park Service has become one of the largest stewards of African-American...
by admin | Feb 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
No, this is not yet April Fool”s Day. I didn”t make this up. On February 20, 2007, the Richmond City Council adopted five policy directives related to the review of construction projects in the City of Richmond, including merging the Design Review Board...
by admin | Feb 23, 2007 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending February 23rd, 2007. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting will be a special Study Session on Tuesday, February 27th to hear a presentation regarding Chevron”s emergency response...
by admin | Feb 22, 2007 | Uncategorized
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously last Tuesday to appropriate the final $500,000 required to secure a $2 million California Cultural and Historical Endowment grant to rehabilitate the historical Maritime Center. I would like to thank my colleagues on the...
by admin | Feb 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
The evocative film, “Lost Conversations” by Betty Reid Soskin can now be seen on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdpDAGGXcD8. This video examines the experience of African-Americans on the World War II Home Front in Richmond, California, a study...
by admin | Feb 19, 2007 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday, February 20, the Richmond City Council will consider a $500,000 investment in the Nystrom United Revitalization Effort (NURVE) that will provide the final match for $3.5 million already committed by the West Contra Costa Unified School District and the...
