Ceferino Martirez
Ceferino Martirez is a photojournalist with VoiceWaves. He is a history and history education major at CSULB who joined VoiceWaves in 2018. Martirez’s work focuses on street photography and protest coverage. His work with VoiceWaves has focused on using his photography to capture community voices on issues like housing, labor, and youth rights. Posts by Ceferino Martirez:
OPINION | An American Spectre: How Education Was Infiltrated By Capital & Greed
In this piece from the latest issue of Calafia, VoiceWaves reporter Ceferino Martirez writes about how the American education system has been influenced by capitalism.COMMENTARY: How Euphoria is an example of the anti-romanticization of mental health and trauma
In this piece, our reporter discusses why they believe “Euphoria” has set a good example of how to portray living with mental illnesses.
Long Beach activists speak out at May Day 2021
Organizers gathered in North Long Beach to speak about immigrant rights, tenants’ struggles, and police violence.
Long Beach residents continue protesting Kroger as closure of two local stores nears
Both the Food 4 Less in North Long Beach and a Ralphs near the Traffic Circle are set to close April 17.
Long Beach tenants launch campaign aiming to prevent substantial remodeling evictions in the city
Closing the substantial remodeling loophole in the state's law would prevent landlords in Long Beach from using substantial remodeling of a unit as a no-fault just-cause for eviction.
Protests against Kroger’s Long Beach store closures continue
The rally was another in a series of actions criticizing The Kroger Company's decision to close two local stores after the Long Beach City Council passed a hero pay ordinance.
IN PHOTOS: Community organizations hold vigil, and demand justice, for Cesar Rodriguez
The vigil was held in honor of Cesar Rodriguez, who died after an altercation with Long Beach police officers.
IN PHOTOS: Long Beach organizations take to the streets to advocate for Medicare for All
The Feb. 6 car caravan kicked off a campaign to lobby officials to advance Medicare for All in California.
A neglected crisis: A look at homelessness in Long Beach — Commentary
In the first story from a series on being unhoused during the pandemic, Youth Reporter Ceferino Martirez brings attention to how this crisis is being neglected.
Compound x VoiceWaves panel: Youth on feeling safe in their own communities
In this clip from our panel at Compound in Long Beach, VoiceWaves Youth Reporters discuss why they do or do not feel safe hanging out in their communities.
Compound x VoiceWaves panel: Youth Reporters on becoming more aware of local social issues
In our panel hosted at Compound in Long Beach, VoiceWaves Youth Reporters speak on how they began to become more aware of issues and disparities in Long Beach.