Monthly Archives: July 2014

How The World Cup Brought Residents Together

Jul. 18, 2014 / By
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The World Cup finished this past weekend and soccer fervor has never been stronger.

During the World Cup, cafes and restaurants were packed, people glued to the TV screen as if it were a matter of life or death...

Who Are The Long Beach Port Workers?

Jul. 18, 2014 / By
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Paco Sanchez drives about 100 miles to get to work at the Long Beach port from his home in Redlands...

How Local Teens Are Coping Without Sex Ed

Jul. 10, 2014 / By
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The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates of all the industrialized countries and nearly half of the 19 million new STDs each year effect young people aged 15 to 24 years old...

English-Spanish Conversation Group, Sept. 3

Jul. 9, 2014 / By
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(Español abajo)

Save the Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3rd 6pm 920 Atlantic Ave. Suite 102, LB 90813

We have decided to join the English conversation group with the Spanish Conversation Group!!..

Restorative Justice Community Training Series

Jul. 9, 2014 / By
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The California Conference for Equality and Justice Presents:
Restorative Justice Community Training Series
Restorative Justice Circlekeeping: Part 1 Saturday, July 12 | 9am – 3:30pm
Restorative Justice Circlekeeping: Part 2 Saturday, July 19 | 9am – 3:30pm
Location for both trainings: Reid High School 2153 W Hill St Long Beach, CA
Restorative Justice Circlekeeping Part I will give participants an understanding of Restorative Justice foundational philosophies, as well as opportunities to both experience and practice leading Restorative Justice Community Building circles.
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CA Students to SBE: Students Can’t Wait!

Jul. 9, 2014 / By
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This week, over 100 student activists will be headed to the California State capitol to demand a change...

BHC HUB Celebration: July 10

Jul. 9, 2014 / By
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Join us for our Summer BHC Long Beach Full Hub Meeting: celebrating our African American Community, our work, and sharing resources

Hosted and co-sponsored by
Building Healthy Communities: Long Beach,
the African American Convening Committee,
and the Office of Councilmember Dee Andrews

Thursday, July 10th, 2014
4:00pm – 6:30pm

Roosevelt Elementary School (Old Butler School)
1400 E.
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