Monthly Archives: June 2012

Vice President Biden Launches Dating Violence PSA

Jun. 30, 2012 / By
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Vice President Biden introduces a new PSA that encourages men to speak up and help prevent dating violence and sexual assault as part of the 1 is 2 Many initiative to reduce violence against women...

We Just Don’t Get It — Education is ALL About the Teachers

Jun. 30, 2012 / By
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New America Media, Commentary, Matt Amaral, Posted: Jun 28, 2012

As I often peruse articles on education, I am forever baffled by the lack of meaningful ideas about the direction it should take.

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We’Ced Launch Celebration

Jun. 30, 2012 / By
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On June 14, 2012, We’Ced Youth Media presented their first magazine to the public.
Their launch celebration showed off the new youth voice of Merced and over 200 people
attended...

Local Youth Rally in Sacramento for Youth Bill of Rights

Jun. 29, 2012 / By
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By Alejandra Alarcon,
Coachella Unincorporated

Sacramento, Calif. — Youth leaders are considered the future — but on June 20, 2012, youth from the Eastern Coachella Valley and throughout California became part of history...

Advocates Hail Supreme Court Decision–Worry at Law’s Shortcomings

Jun. 29, 2012 / By
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New America Media, News Analysis, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Jun 28, 2012

Photo: Grassroots activists gathered at the Supreme Court Thursday...

Former Boxer Joel Diaz Dedicated to Building Champions

Jun. 26, 2012 / By
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By Alejandra Alarcon,
Coachella Unincorporated

Mecca, Calif. — Joel Diaz’s life has changed drastically since Timothy Bradley, the boxer he trains, became the WBO welterweight champion after beating Manny Pacquiao in a controversial split decision on June 9...

Men Making A Change: Richard Peterson Performance

Jun. 24, 2012 / By
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A group of young men called Men Making A Change went on a voyage of self-discovery to Washington, D.C...

CNN Explains: Health care reform

Jun. 24, 2012 / By
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This is what’s at stake this week as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to issue its ruling on the Affordable Care Act

 

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Q n A with Jovanka Beckles

Jun. 24, 2012 / By
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Jovanka Beckles is a Richmond city councilmember who also works full-time as a mental health specialist for Contra Costa County...

BHCLB Full Hub Community Celebration!

Jun. 24, 2012 / By
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It’s a CELEBRATION!

Full Hub Community Celebration!

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: TBA

Join us on July 11th as we celebrate our first two years of implementation for Building Healthy Communities: Long Beach, with free food, entertainment and much more!..

Public School Spending Shifts During Recession, Increases Per-Pupil Dollars

Jun. 24, 2012 / By
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From the Huffington Post

The recession shifted the former balance in education funding, according to a report released yesterday by the U.S...

Budget Cuts Threaten Health Care Access to California’s Kids

Jun. 24, 2012 / By
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New America Media, Commentary, Mike Odeh, Posted: Jun 22, 2012

Yesterday, Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders announced a budget deal that unnecessarily jeopardizes the health of California’s children...