Monthly Archives: February 2017

‘Our Mother Doris’ — The Legacy of Long Beach’s First Black Councilwoman, Vice Mayor

Feb. 28, 2017 / By
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VoiceWaves celebrates black history month with a video profile on Doris Topsy-Elvord, who paved the way for Long Beach's diverse council as the city's first black woman councilmember and Vice Mayor.

‘Disgusted’ and ‘Betrayed’ — LBUSD Trans Students on Trump’s New Restroom Rules

Feb. 26, 2017 / By
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Transgender students say they feel supported in some Long Beach schools, but not all.

‘Sewing Rebellion’ — Stitching Community Ties in Long Beach and Abroad

Feb. 14, 2017 / By
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With a nation divided, a sewing group hopes to "Mend America" back together again.

Have Street Sweep Changes Made Parking Easier for You?

Feb. 13, 2017 / By
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One Long Beach resident said he paid over $500 in parking tickets within a year.

Despite Backlash Against Muslim Ban, Immigrants Still Vulnerable

Feb. 13, 2017 / By

The same week the Ninth Circuit decision was announced in San Francisco, ICE arrested approximately 160 people in Southern California.

Why I Quit Driving for Uber

Feb. 10, 2017 / By
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This youth preferred to sacrifice roughly half his income than support Uber’s ties to Trump.

Según estudio, eliminar DACA dejaría un hueco en la economía

Feb. 10, 2017 / By
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Los Dreamers están preocupados de que el presidente Trump cumpla su promesa de eliminar DACA. Esto, no solo afectaría a inmigrantes pero también a la economía del país.

Gentrifying the Coast: High Costs Block Beach Access for Poor, Poll Finds

Feb. 6, 2017 / By and
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Expensive parking and overnight accommodations limit coastal access for visitors especially people of color and low-income groups.

Eliminating DACA Would Leave Hole in Economy, Study Says

Feb. 2, 2017 / By
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Immigrant families worry Trump may repeal a protective policy. But the economy may be at stake, too.