Monthly Archives: October 2014

Lessons From Ferguson

Oct. 14, 2014 / By
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An exclusive discussion with Ferguson organizers and Fresno community leaders.

Don’t get the flu. Don’t spread the flu.

Oct. 14, 2014 / By
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Come to our FREE community Flu Clinic next week on Thursday, October 23rd! Bring your family and friends to get vaccinated between 2pm and 7pm at your local Health Department, 2525 Grand Avenue in Long Beach...

Latino Immigrants Use Theater to Heal from Trauma

Oct. 14, 2014 / By
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There are many conventional ways to treat trauma in the United States, counseling and prescriptions among them. But what about theater and the arts?

Gay Men’s Health Summit: Come Out, Be Out, Be Healthy

Oct. 10, 2014 / By
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Come celebrate National Coming Out Day at an event full of Wellness for the Mind, Body, and Soul!..

Color Me Long Beach Focuses On Young, Urban Artists

Oct. 9, 2014 / By
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On Sept. 27, The Creativity Network, in partnership with Homeland Cultural Center, presented COLOR ME LONG BEACH, a celebration of multicultural urban arts and video representing the many communities that call Long Beach home.

Commentary: Why Aren’t LB Music Fests More Diverse?

Oct. 7, 2014 / By
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Long Beach music festivals bring in hundreds of people to the city every summer, but one avid concert-goer in the city is beginning to notice that something about the festivals just isn't right.

Community Forum Addresses Immigrant & Youth Trauma In Long Beach

Oct. 7, 2014 / By
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On Oct. 1, community members and leaders convened to address, "What is trauma and why does it matter?" Attendees heard stories from residents and a panel discussion addressed policy and systems approaches to trauma and healing.

United Cambodian Community 37th Anniversary Celebration

Oct. 6, 2014 / By
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Senator Ricardo Lara and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia are to be Honored at the United Cambodian Community 37th Anniversary Celebration & Dinner Gala on October 10, 2014 at La Lune Imperial, 1458 Atlantic Ave...

Q&A: Long Beach Unified Only District in CA to Mention Homeless Students in its Budget

Oct. 3, 2014 / By

Long Beach Unified School District was the only district in the state to reference homeless students in its three-year plan, as part of a new funding law that directs more money to high need students.

Youth Answer, ‘When Does Discipline Cross The Line To Abuse?’

Oct. 2, 2014 / By
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Teens might have experienced physical discipline as children, and their experiences may influence what they do as parents. We asked youth in Long Beach: What do you think constitutes abuse and when does discipline cross the line to abuse?

Is McDonnell’s Record as LB Police Chief an Asset or a Liability in Race for LA Sheriff?

Oct. 2, 2014 / By
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LB Police Chief McDonnell touts his experience driving gangs out of Long Beach, fighting human trafficking, and bringing the Long Beach crime rate down. But what do Long Beach residents say about his record as police chief?

Trauma in Long Beach: All-Inclusive Resources for Victims

Oct. 1, 2014 / By
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Local organizations help trauma victims heal holistically.