VoiceWaves

VoiceWaves is a Long Beach youth-led journalism and media-training project. The youth, ages 16-24, are learning to report, write, and create digital journalism content. Their reports will raise awareness of community health issues and activate change.

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Q Film Festival Screens Rarities, Runs Through Weekend

Sep. 11, 2015 / By
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The Center of Long Beach and the Art Theatre are holding the 22nd annual Long Beach Q Film Festival Thursday through Sunday, in an event catered to one of the largest LGBTQ communities in California. The films at the festival are not available on DVD and are not screening at major theaters.

Local Film Festival Shares Culture, Exposes Histories

Sep. 8, 2015 / By
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The Cambodian Town Film Festival emphasized the variety of Cambodian histories through filmmaking, showcasing Cambodian traditions as well as engaging audiences on social and political conflicts.

Two Day Festival This Weekend at L.A. Memorial Sports Arena & Exposition Park

Aug. 20, 2015 / By
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FYF Fest kicks off its 12th year this Saturday at L.A. Memorial Sports Arena & Exposition Park, and they are excited to share all artist set times now...

10 Long Beach Youth On The Presidential Candidates

Aug. 12, 2015 / By
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With up to 50 percent of millennials identifying as independents, this election might get interesting.

What Will It Take For Our Schools To Thrive?

Jul. 16, 2015 / By
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California students are making the case for meaningful partnership among youth and adults as a critical and often overlooked solution to the problems plaguing the education system.

Governor Signs Budget, Includes Historic Investments for Immigrant Communities

Jun. 24, 2015 / By
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On June 24, Gov. Brown signed the $115.4 Billion General Fund budget which includes historic investments to further integrate immigrant communities.

“Placas: The Most Dangerous Tattoo” To Show in LB

Apr. 9, 2015 / By
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Ricardo Salinas Of Culture Clash Headlines “Placas: The Most Dangerous Tattoo” In Long Beach, April 30-May 2, 2015

What: PLACAS is an original stage play of a Salvadoran immigrant who tries to reclaim his family after nine years of prison, while letting go of his gang banger past...