Monthly Archives: February 2014

How To Be A Good Trans Youth Ally: Tips From An LB Youth

Feb. 28, 2014 / By
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The first time I told a therapist that I was transgender at 15-years-old, I was immediately asked, “Aren’t you too young to know that?”..

Boys and Men of Color Summit

Feb. 27, 2014 / By
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Over 450 middle and high school students gathered at California State University, Long Beach on Tuesday, February 25 for a day of empowerment...

Living in the Shadows: War on terror puts immigrants in lock up, [Part II]

Feb. 26, 2014 / By
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In 1995, there were 6,785 immigrants detained in detention centers nationwide. Over the next two decades, the number exploded, more than quadrupling to 34,000 as of 2013...

Asian Youth Trade Outfits With Their Elders To Make Us Rethink Age Stereotypes In Fashion

Feb. 26, 2014 / By
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It‘s not surprising anymore that young people’s fashion choices are influenced by their grandparents’ closet, especially for the past few years...

Celebrating Gospel Music In North Long Beach

Feb. 24, 2014 / By
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This is one in a series of reports by VoiceWaves on A LOT,  a community-wide initiative presented by the Arts Council for Long Beach in collaboration with partners throughout the City of Long Beach, California...

Youth Commentary: Gay Athlete a Role Model for Truth

Feb. 22, 2014 / By
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — He’s 6-foot-2, 255 pounds, and an All-American football player who recently graduated from the University of Missouri...

‘Dream Fund’ Making College More Attainable for Undocumented Students

Feb. 22, 2014 / By
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By Yesenia Ayala for South Kern Sol

Pictured above: College Dream Fund scholarship recipients at the Proyecto de Compasion annual fundraiser benefiting the College Dream Fund held on February 14th, 2014 / Photo courtesy of Joe Serrano

ARVIN, Calif...

Mayor Calls for Independent Investigation to Address Problems of the Richmond Housing Authority

Feb. 22, 2014 / By
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Richmond, CA. Earlier this week, the news media reflected some serious issues in regard to public housing of the Richmond Housing Authority...

Youth Steering Committee aims to boost options for young people

Feb. 22, 2014 / By
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In this video story, Alondra Young and Kevin Do talking about the Youth Steering Committee and Building Healthy Communities...

Living in the Shadows: Detention centers deaths raise immigrant rights questions [Part I]

Feb. 22, 2014 / By
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Juana Lopez squeezed her son’s hands and caressed his forehead.

“I’m here, mi’jo,” she said...

The Air We Breathe: A Performance about Long Beach’s Air Quality

Feb. 22, 2014 / By
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Have you ever wondered, “What’s that smell?”

For Long Beach residents living in the Westside, Cambodia Town, and Downtown area this seems to be a common question...