Monthly Archives: October 2014

Shifting From Prisons to Schools: Redemption in California

Oct. 31, 2014 / By
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Our prisons are now so crowded that the U.S. Supreme Court found them in violation of constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment. And the money required to support the exponential growth in California’s incarceration numbers has depleted public resources that could have gone to opportunities and supportive structures for youth through education and social services.

Long Beach Residents Answer, “Why Vote?”

Oct. 30, 2014 / By
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On Nov. 4 we get to choose who runs our government and what laws we think make the most sense for us. We vote, hoping that our voices get heard.

Commentary: Why My Culture Is Not A Halloween Costume

Oct. 29, 2014 / By
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In the U.S., we are proud to call our country a melting pot of numerous world cultures. From an early age we are socialized to accept and appreciate the culture of other people, but when does appreciating culture cross the line to insult and appropriation?

Atty. General Meets With Young Men of Color in LA County

Oct. 28, 2014 / By
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When it comes to improving conditions for young men of color, the teens from Los Angeles’ Brotherhood Crusade weren't afraid to reveal their stories, even in the presence of U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr.

Music Review: Three International Artists To Watch in Long Beach

Oct. 24, 2014 / By
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In Long Beach, I can travel across the globe without ever having to leave my city. But above all of my Long Beach cultural lessons, what I hold close is the music. These three international musicians are my top picks for fresh and creative local music.

DACA Recipients Grateful for Present, Uncertain About Future

Oct. 21, 2014 / By
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Despite the boom in applications, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services estimates that of the 1.2 million people eligible for DACA, half a million of them have yet to apply.

What Does the “Yes Means Yes” Law Mean for Cal State Long Beach?

Oct. 21, 2014 / By
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At California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), where an average of 2.6 sexual assaults are reported each year in the past 5 years, students are celebrating the enactment of the law and sharing their ideas on what more can be done on campus.

Important Community Meeting Regarding Local Hire Policy

Oct. 20, 2014 / By
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Community Meeting: Local Hire Policy for Long Beach Residents
Wednesday, October 22nd, 10am-noon

Long Beach Community Action Partnership
3012 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807
(Parking available and it’s easy to access by bus and metro)

On July 22, 2014, the Long Beach City Council voted to direct City Manager Pat West to draft a Local Workforce Training and Local Hire Policy for projects built in Long Beach with public money.

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Creativity, Courage & Color At The Long Beach Comic Con

Oct. 17, 2014 / By
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The sixth annual Long Beach Comic Convention brought out hundreds of comic enthusiasts to the Long Beach Convention Center on Sept. 12 &13.

Is Long Beach Segregated?

Oct. 17, 2014 / By
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Everyone knows Long Beach has a rich diversity, but is it segregated?

Korean TV Show Tackles Taboo Subject of Mental Illness

Oct. 16, 2014 / By
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South Korea is notorious for having one of the world’s highest suicide rates. Yet despite these glaring statistics, few if any South Koreans talk openly about mental health.

Ethnic Voters and the 2014 California Elections, Prop. 47

Oct. 15, 2014 / By
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New America Media Invites You To:
Ethnic Voters and the 2014 California Elections
Hear from experts about the stakes for California’s ethnic voters in this year’s elections, including a spotlight on Prop 47 – reforming criminal justice in California


When:
Friday, October 17
10:00am-12:30pm [Lunch included]

Who:
The Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo, on ethnic voters’ growing clout and their views on key issues on the ballot

Karthick Ramakrishnan, Associate Professor of Political Science at UC Riverside

Milena Blake, representative, Yes on 47, on the stakes of Prop 47 for Southern California

Other speakers to be announced

Where:
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center – Garden Room A
244 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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