Monthly Archives: January 2015

After AB60, Some Immigrants Have a Hard Time Getting a License

Jan. 30, 2015 / By
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The law is expected to bring a number of positive changes, from immigrants’ ability to get to school and work without fear of being stopped, to improving driver’s safety in general. But some say the road ahead isn’t as smooth as they thought it would be.

For Renters, Landlord Accountability Key to Fixing Substandard Housing

Jan. 30, 2015 / By
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Tenants don’t report problems to the city for fear of retaliation from their landlords, which could come in the form of rent increases or even eviction.

Trauma and Healing Symposium with Dr. Richard Mollica

Jan. 26, 2015 / By
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Beginning January 27, community members, human service agencies, and survivors of trauma and violence will have the opportunity to come together and cultivate resiliency within our Long Beach community...

One Young Woman Reflects on Cosby, Victim-Blaming & Rape Culture

Jan. 22, 2015 / By

"Young people, especially sexually active youth, need to know that victims of assault are never at fault."

Celebrating MLK Day

Jan. 17, 2015 / By
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Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” — Martin Luther King, Jr...

Disappearance of 43 Mexican Students Reverberates in Long Beach

Jan. 15, 2015 / By
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The tragedy that rocked the Mexican state of Guerrero has had reverberations in Long Beach, where many families come from that region. More than 162,000 Mexican Americans live here, and many have ties to Guerrero.

7 Must-See Long Beach Murals In 2015

Jan. 14, 2015 / By , and
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From history to avant-garde, the Long Beach mural scene has it all. VoiceWaves youth reporters picked out a small list of murals around town that they thought deserved some special attention.

A Model for Police Reform

Jan. 14, 2015 / By
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In the past decade, the police department in Richmond, Calif. has undergone a dramatic transformation. Spearheaded by an openly-gay and white chief in charge of policing this largely African American and Latino city, the changes are now bearing fruit, with crime down and trust between officers and the residents they are meant to protect on the rise.

Campaign Lessons – Getting the Vote Out in Long Beach

Jan. 13, 2015 / By
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Voter turnout in Long Beach’s last election in November was an abysmal 22.1 percent. VoiceWaves spoke to local campaign managers here to zero in on what is and isn’t working in getting voters to the polls.

Community Forum on Police & Community Relations

Jan. 7, 2015 / By
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Join the Long Beach Minister’s Alliance, Concerned Community Members/Leaders/Advocates,
Police Chief Robert Luna and the L.B.P.D...

What It’s Like To Navigate College When You’re Depressed

Jan. 7, 2015 / By
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Over 70 percent of college students admit to having a mental health crisis while in college. Over 30 percent of students did not report their crisis to another person at their college.

Study Exposes Nursing Home Residents’ Aggression Against Each Other

Jan. 7, 2015 / By

According to a new study by Cornell University, nearly one in five people living in nursing homes is involved in at least one aggressive encounter each month.