Monthly Archives: February 2016

Young People Reveal Holes in the Foster Care Safety Net

Feb. 29, 2016 / By
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Reforms to the foster system have gone into effect in California - Assembly Bill 12 now lets youth stay in foster care until age 21.

The State of the City Through Youthful Eyes

Feb. 26, 2016 / By
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What's the most important issue affecting Long Beach youth and what could be done? Hear it from the youth themselves.

Dating a White Person Is Hard: Why I Choose to Struggle Through It

Feb. 26, 2016 / By
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"I have learned that there’s a point we reach when we’re faced with the most unbecoming and intimate truths about our friends and loved ones. At that point we decide to accept these truths or abandon the relationship."

How Complexion Affects the Way People Of Color Are Treated In Their Own Communities

Feb. 25, 2016 / By
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Colorism can be just as bad as racism, but they’re not exactly the same. People of the same race can be prejudice towards their darker peers.

Rare Photos of Snoop Dogg On Display In Long Beach

Feb. 23, 2016 / By
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At the opening reception, Snoop made a surprise call-in by phone and photographer Duke Givens recounted personal tales of his life with the famed rapper.

Workshop To Assist With Naturalization & DACA Will Be Held At LBCC

Feb. 23, 2016 / By
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WHAT: Long Beach City College and Long Beach Moving Forward will hold a press conference to announce the free day-long workshop to aid to those who need help with naturalization, DACA, AB-540, and DAPA...

Black Lives Matter and the Freddie Gray Effect

Feb. 22, 2016 / By

Almost a year later, as the trial for the second police officer charged with Freddie Gray’s murder is set to begin, the country continues to be plagued with the challenges of egregious police shootings, broken trust between law enforcement and Black communities, and the related gross income inequality that many feel fuels the mistreatment by officers.

Op-Ed: How To Be A Proud #SadGirl On Any Valentine’s Day

Feb. 17, 2016 / By
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Hailing from Latina and Chicana culture, "sad girls" are young, tough women who are claiming themselves on social media.

At the Library: Free Lectures on Long Beach’s Cultures

Feb. 13, 2016 / By
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Since Oct. 2015, the free events have given patrons and community organizations the chance to share stories, culture, and insight as to what it is like living in another country.

UCLA Labor Center Premieres I am a #YOUNGWORKER

Feb. 12, 2016 / By
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I am a #YOUNGWORKER intends to entertain diverse audiences of all ages and hopes to raise awareness about the challenges that have historically and currently impact young workers.

6 Local Bolero Artists That Will Make You Fall in Love This Valentine’s Day

Feb. 12, 2016 / By
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There is a current cohort of young L.A. County-based artists that have committed their musical journeys to bolero music and its traditions.

How African Drumming Is Helping Petty Youth Offenders In Long Beach

Feb. 11, 2016 / By
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The program is a resource for first time offenders with minor offenses such as petty theft, fighting at school, or being in possession of drugs or alcohol.