Monthly Archives: November 2016

CSULB Canoe Project Revives Indigenous Traditions

Nov. 30, 2016 / By and
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The ti'at project combined modern science with ancient techniques that go back thousands of years.

Anti-Trump Protests Embolden Long Beach’s Diversity

Nov. 22, 2016 / By
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LGBTQ, Muslims, immigrants, women and communities of color gathered in Long Beach to march in protest against President-elect Donald Trump.

Long Beach Votes to Support Deported Father, Jose Alvarez

Nov. 19, 2016 / By
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Community gathered at city hall hoping to push the council to press the federal government to support humanitarian parole.

Día de los Muertos Altar Honors the Undocumented and Uninsured

Nov. 16, 2016 / By
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A Día de los Muertos altar at Hollywood Forever Cemetery honored the undocumented lives lost from lacking healthcare.

Black Women Breaking Barriers in Medicine

Nov. 15, 2016 / By
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Did you know only 2 percent of all physicians are black women? See how they are breaking barriers in the medical field.

What Immigrant Communities Can Do to Prepare for Trump

Nov. 14, 2016 / By
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Experts say to keep a close eye on the president-elect’s transition team and his appointments for clues as to what to expect in 2017.

I Occupied the Freeway Last Night

Nov. 10, 2016 / By
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A Long Beach immigrant writes that joining hundreds on the 101 Freeway brought him both fear and hope as drivers joined them to ‘Dump Trump.’

Election Uncertainty Raising Questions About Healthcare in Long Beach

Nov. 6, 2016 / By
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Thanks to Obamacare, 80 percent of Long Beach residents were able to enroll in health coverage. But the reform's fate lies in the hands of the next president.

What a Clinton or Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Student Debt Crisis

Nov. 6, 2016 / By
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Tuesday's vote will shape the landscape of student debt, now totaling over $1.3 trillion. CSULB students chime in.

Youth POV: Getting Out The Vote is Hard, but Necessary

Nov. 5, 2016 / By
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Even reaching out to one person can make a big difference.

At City Hall, A Native American Day of Celebration and Activism

Nov. 3, 2016 / By
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The Native American community of Long Beach gathered at city hall Tuesday to celebrate culture, combat stereotypes, and ask the council to "Stand with Standing Rock."

Voting During and After Lock Up — Yes, it’s possible.

Nov. 2, 2016 / By
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Many of those with felonies wrongly believe they can't vote but recent law cleared the air just in time for elections.