Monthly Archives: May 2021

A sign at Poly High School welcomes students back and says in-person instruction will continue until June 16.

LBUSD schools with more students of color had less students return to in-person learning

May. 24, 2021 / By
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Less students at schools with higher student of color populations returned to in-person learning for the close of this school year. Students discuss why they are or aren't returning.

For Long Beach grocery workers, soon to expire hero pay has helped with necessities and mental health during the pandemic

May. 12, 2021 / By
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Stores have been hesitant to embrace hero pay ordinances, but the additional dollars per hour have been beneficial for grocery workers.
Five women hold up a banner that says L B C says protection not detention.

Long Beach activists speak out at May Day 2021

May. 4, 2021 / By
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Organizers gathered in North Long Beach to speak about immigrant rights, tenants’ struggles, and police violence.