Briana Mendez-Padilla
Posts by Briana Mendez-Padilla:
Long Beach youth host climate rally to raise awareness of demand for LBUSD to move away from fossil fuels
The student group is asking the Board of Education and district leaders to move the school district's energy supply away from fossil fuels.For Long Beach grocery workers, soon to expire hero pay has helped with necessities and mental health during the pandemic
Stores have been hesitant to embrace hero pay ordinances, but the additional dollars per hour have been beneficial for grocery workers.
As election day nears, some youth express why they are frustrated with electoral politics
Local youth say they are tired of being shamed for their stances on voting. They are looking to alternatives for creating change in their communities.
Amid COVID-19, How do English Learners Learn from Home?
For ELL students, being out of school can mean being away from helpful teachers and peers.
Students of Color at Center of LBUSD Forum
A parent-led LBUSD candidate's forum in mid-February took on the achievement gap, school climate and also highlighted the needs of students of color and those with special needs.
SoCal youth learn about social injustices at CCEJ gender justice camp
Through posters, skits and more, students at the camp learned about how to recognize their own privileges and advocate for others.
Award-winning painter showcases ocean ripples, pollution awareness at Aquarium of the Pacific
"Finding aesthetic elegance helps me cope with the destruction," said ocean and water artist Danielle Eubank.
Flavored Vaping Products to be Banned in Long Beach
The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday to push forward a city ban on the sale of flavored vaping and flavored tobacco products.
Youth Expose Pitfalls of Juvenile Justice System & Problem Gambling at Long Beach Event
“Young people really care about community. They are trying to change the system for something loving and that develops youth leadership.”
Students, Teachers Rate Poly High School’s Feminism — Video Graphics
Youth Reporter Briana Mendez gives us a visual take on how students and teachers at Poly High School are weighing their campus' feminism credentials, evaluating girls' programs, dress codes, and culture.