Monthly Archives: March 2014

How LB Young Men of Color Are Committing to Succeeding in School

Mar. 5, 2014 / By
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[Ed. Note]: Last week, over 400 students in Long Beach convened together at California State University, Long Beach to talk about the issues they face as boys and men of color...

“Enrique’s Journey” Author To Speak At Public Library

Mar. 4, 2014 / By
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Author and columnist Sonia Nazario will be at  the Long Beach Public Library’s Main Library auditorium on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2:00PM as she discusses her best-selling book ‘Enrique’s Journey.’ ..

San Francisco Unified Brings End to Willful Defiance Suspensions

Mar. 4, 2014 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Vanessa Tagliabue

Image: Students rally in front of the SFUSD offices in support of the Safe and Supportive Schools Resolution...

Hundreds Of LB Boys & Men of Color Gather to ‘Turn Up 4 Change’

Mar. 3, 2014 / By
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About 400 middle and high school students from Long Beach Unified School District attended “Turn Up For Change,” a boys and men of color summit organized by a coalition of local organizations on Tuesday, Feb...

Is Black Life Valuable?

Mar. 2, 2014 / By
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With the conclusion of the Jordan Davis trial, we discuss the value of black life in today’s society...

As California pushes Sons and Brothers campaign, President Obama launches effort to support young men of color

Mar. 2, 2014 / By
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Following through with his promise to adopt a new project focused on young men of color during his State of the Union address last month, President Obama will launch a new initiative Thursday to support the lives of a population disproportionately affected by poverty and prison...

Assemblymember Perez Joins Student Effort to Save Red Legged Frog

Mar. 2, 2014 / By
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IVAN VALENZUELA/Coachella Uninc

SALTON CITY, Calif. – Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez has joined the Sea View Elementary School student effort to save the California red-legged frog with the introduction of Assembly Bill 2364, which would establish this endangered frog as the official state amphibian...

Fracking Question Looms Over 21st Congressional District Race

Mar. 2, 2014 / By
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By Alfredo Camacho / South Kern Sol

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — While Kern County is known for being a top producer of agricultural goods in the state, that reputation could one day be surpassed by the mass production of another valuable commodity: energy...

Read This: The Infinite Circle of Black Responsibility

Mar. 2, 2014 / By
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PAUL WALDMAN

Bill O’Reilly is convinced that if only Kanye West would sing some Bing Crosby tunes, we could achieve a racial utopia...

Youth Radio Podcast: This Isn’t Just Teen Angst. It’s Depression

Mar. 2, 2014 / By
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Today on the Youth Radio podcast, we talk to an advocate for teens afflicted with mental illness about whether there’s a link between gun violence and mental illness...

People’s State of the City

Mar. 2, 2014 / By
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3rd Annual
PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE CITY 2014
Mixer | 5pm-6pm Program | 6 – 7:30pm

FREE EVENT – ALL AGES

Last year, over 300 residents came together for the second People’s State of the City which aimed to reflect the realities and voices of Long Beach residents...