RYSE youth are always modeling for us what it means to be courageous community leaders who continue to learn and grow. RYSE continues to be a youth-directed safe space that encourages both joy and the difficult work of stepping outside comfort zones.

This past Pryde month at RYSE, we’re thrilled to share so much exciting content from some of our youth members, including interviews, original poems, a music video and more.

In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here is a poem written by Ann Guiam, a youth poet and youth organizer here at RYSE. Read more →

Join us for a Community Health Resource Fair for young people aged 13-21 years old. This event will feature a range of FREE health services focused on supporting the wellbeing of young people in West Contra Costa County.

As we call for collective liberation, we call for a tomorrow beyond survival, for success beyond better representation in exploitative economies. As we build towards that tomorrow, our young leaders today are forging a path towards equity and a Richmond for all. Read more →

Youthtopia: In the Face of Gentrification is a multimedia showcase written and performed by Richmond youth. Through spoken word, dance, music, visual, and video arts, explore the stories and experiences as told by our communities’ young people as they root themselves against displacement, prejudice, and systems of oppression.

As we close our month-long celebration of womxn for Womxn's International Month, we want to acknowledge all the womxn inside and outside of our communities, highlighting their strengths and the greatness they bring into their lives and into the lives of others.

This Black History Month, we’re excited to spotlight youth artists, Anii and Emani and their latest creative works at RYSE. Listen to their music and short story, and read their artist statements to learn more about these young visionaries. This February, RYSE youth participated in a Spring Leadership Institute, College Week, the 2nd Annual Black Joy Parade in downtown Oakland, and more.