One of the city’s most gifted athletes recounts his experience as a Black professional baseball player in the ‘70s and ‘80s and the highs and lows that led him to embrace a later career in mental health.
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‘Still coming to grips with a lot’: Retired from police, I’m finding peace and time to reflect
Daryl Jackson grew up in an abusive home and dealt with violence as a homicide detective in Richmond. Today, he’s finding strength in family and the space to leave it behind.
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‘Soy una guerrera’: Homeless in Richmond, an immigrant shares her story of resilience
An undocumented woman from Puebla, Mexico, describes the pitfalls of being unhoused in Richmond and how she finds the strength to carry on.
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Richmond is full of stories. Share yours
We’re looking to publish first-person stories that show the many ways people in Richmond experience the city.
