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Jacob Simas

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As seen in: The Oaklandside, Poynter Online, Berkeleyside, NewsBreak, Richmondside, El Tímpano, Cityside
Community Journalism Director at Cityside Journalism Initiative
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A Richmond hit-and-run ‘changed our family forever.’ But community support helped us survive

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By Kyonda Trass, Shaundria Brown, Jacob Simas Verified
| Richmondside Verified
This story was told by Shaundria Brown to Kyonda Trass in an interview. It has been lightly edited for length. I was born and raised here on the south side of Richmond. As far back as I can remember we have lived on South 6th Street and Florida Ave. I attended King Elementary School, Portola Middle School and John F. Kennedy High School. After graduating, I went to a beauty school in Hilltop, and later graduated from a cosmetology apprenticeship program in Vacaville. I’ve been a hairdresser ever since.
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I overcame years of addiction. Now I help my Richmond neighbors make healthier choices

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By Kyonda Trass, Wanette Foreman, Jacob Simas Verified
| Richmondside Verified
This story was told by Wanette Foreman to Kyonda Trass in an interview. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity. My substance use began long before I moved to Richmond. I came here from Oakland in 1998 with my husband, becausewe were looking for better housing opportunities. It was during the dot-com boom. The rent was cheaper in Richmond, and I was able to transfer my housing voucher. Since then, I’ve lived in the Iron Triangle and Richmond Heights.
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Cómo Reimagine Richmond se convirtió en un salvavidas para las comunidades inmigrantes de la ciudad

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By Alice Finno, Jacob Simas Verified
| Richmondside Verified
Miembros de Reimagine Richmond se manifiestan en una sesión del Concejo Municipal, pidiendo a Richmond que apruebe una ordenanza de zona libre de ICE. El Concejo aprobó la medida, que entró en vigor el 21 de mayo, y que prohíbe a los agentes federales utilizar propiedades de la ciudad para operativos de control migratorio. Crédito: Joel Umanzor para Richmondside Este artículo fue traducido por Noemi Gonzalez-Rocha. Leer en inglés.
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