Posts Tagged as "Immigration"

One Family, Three Generations in a Changing Barrio

Oct. 9, 2017 / By
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Three generations of my family saw Santa Ana’s gentrification unravel its many forms before our eyes. Through the decades, my grandmother, my mother and I have been able to observe the changes in our own way.

No, Long Beach Did Not Become a Sanctuary City for Immigrants. Not Yet.

Sep. 22, 2017 / By and
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We take a look at what really happened this week at City Council and compare the Long Beach Values Act to the statewide immigration bill awaiting Gov. Brown’s signature.

DACA Advice – What Recipients Can Do Now

Sep. 5, 2017 / By
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Ready California advises DACA recipients on what they can do now

To Trump from Long Beach — Don’t Take My DACA!

Aug. 28, 2017 / By
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DACA has helped this CSULB immigrant access college and better pay and wants to make sure Trump doesn't put it to a halt.

Under Shadow of Trump, Long Beach Rallies for Workers and Immigrants

May. 2, 2017 / By
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“No ban! No wall! Sanctuary for all!” chanted marchers through downtown Long Beach on May Day.

At Annual Event, Coalition Calls for Unity Through Diversity in Face of Harsh Climate

Apr. 6, 2017 / By
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More than 20 Long Beach organizations came together at the 2017 People's State of the City yesterday to oppose deportations, pollution, gentrification, city funding priorities, and much, much more.

Immigration Destination: The Road to Sanctuary City

Mar. 13, 2017 / By
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Our first mini-documentary follows a group of Long Beach immigrant youth and their journey to make their city, along with all of California, a sanctuary zone that keeps their families together.

Eliminating DACA Would Leave Hole in Economy, Study Says

Feb. 2, 2017 / By
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Immigrant families worry Trump may repeal a protective policy. But the economy may be at stake, too.

After Election, Filipino Migrants Make Call to Action

Dec. 3, 2016 / By
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Filipino migrants remind their communities that through education and organizing can they overcome fear.

Anti-Trump Protests Embolden Long Beach’s Diversity

Nov. 22, 2016 / By
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LGBTQ, Muslims, immigrants, women and communities of color gathered in Long Beach to march in protest against President-elect Donald Trump.

Long Beach Votes to Support Deported Father, Jose Alvarez

Nov. 19, 2016 / By
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Community gathered at city hall hoping to push the council to press the federal government to support humanitarian parole.

Día de los Muertos Altar Honors the Undocumented and Uninsured

Nov. 16, 2016 / By
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A Día de los Muertos altar at Hollywood Forever Cemetery honored the undocumented lives lost from lacking healthcare.