For more SRA student stories, visit cbsSF.com/sra OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Starting a new business takes courage and Oakland-based entrepreneur LaTasha Brown has plenty. That’s because Brown is a warrior — the kind we all wish we were. “I am …
Dear Community, My Artwork, My Experience. My Artwork I drew this art piece because I felt that we are one. I felt that we needed something to show others that we can come in different shades. With all the protests …
For more SRA student stories, visit cbsSF.com/sra DAVIS (KPIX) — Steven Palomares is smart — wicked smart. The UC Davis senior is majoring in global disease biology with a minor in quantitative biology and bioinformatics. So it’s no surprise Palomares …
For more SRA student stories, visit cbsSF.com/sra RICHMOND (KPIX) — Madison Schmidt packed her suitcase with clothes, books and high hopes as she prepared to leave her home in Richmond head off to Beloit College in Wisconsin for her sophomore year. “It’s …
Dear Community, Black Lives Matter. As a young black man living in the United States, I feel as if it’s my duty to get involved in issues pertaining to my race. Previously, I have previously been involved in college …
As the world shifted in response to the unforeseen circumstances the pandemic presented, students were forced to adapt their summer plans, some even facing internship and program cancellations, Students Rising Above (SRA) sought to offer additional career development opportunities to …
For more SRA student stories, visit cbsSF.com/sra OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — Verleana Green has her hands full, as her three-year-old daughter Victoria keeps the busy mom on her toes. On a recent sunny afternoon, Green watched Victoria bounce around her …
Dear Community, The Plight of African Americans – The Importance of Social Justice Introduction It can go without saying that our society is not perfect– far from it in fact! There are social issues left and right that go unnoticed, …
For more SRA student stories, visit cbsSF.com/sra OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — First-grade teacher Tanesha Walker recently saw her new classroom for the very first time. The moment was met first with silence, then joy as she realized the room would …
What is the Program? The Summer Leadership Program (SLP) cultivates students’ leadership skills by supporting them in developing a passion project with the intention of positively impacting their communities. Students join either as cohort participants (who will develop their own …