Carlos Omar
Carlos is a longtime resident of North Long Beach who graduated from CSULB's journalism program in 2019. While there, he held multiple editorial positions at the Daily 49er and served as managing editor for the inaugural edition of DIG en Español. His passion for social change was sparked by growing up in an underinvested portion of the city, and continues to be fueled by the desire to see a day when all people live in healthy communities. Posts by Carlos Omar:
Long Beach youth and officials discuss importance of youth voting at online forum
The forum hosted by LBC Votes gave young people an opportunity to speak with and ask questions to local officials.
VIDEO: VoiceWaves youth speak on their experiences growing up in Long Beach
Our youth reporters speak on how environments, the pandemic, and local schools have impacted their lives.
(Updated) Amid COVID-19, Long Beach Immigrant Family To Be Reunited By Support From Community Fundraiser
The family had days left to post $23,000 in bail for their loved one -- during a pandemic. This is how they were impacted by that and how they were able to get the funds they needed.
Can Youth Jobs be Long Beach’s True Crime Deterrent? — VoiceWaves Long Beach
Youth jobs prevent crime but only half of teens have access to a paying gig, Long Beach survey says.
PODCAST: For 40+ years, Leanna Noble has been organizing her fellow renters and workers in Long Beach and beyond
Whether it’s for workers’ rights, renters, or fighting the KKK, Leanna Noble has been a veteran of all things organizing. She’s also a speaker for this year’s People’s State of the City.
North Long Beach’s Housing History Reexamined as Residents Plan a New Future
Housing justice and health take center stage as residents reimagine North Long Beach’s future.
#HomeForTheHolidays: Long Beach Council Passes Emergency Protections from Evictions Without ‘Just Cause’
The temporary eviction moratorium will stand until Dec. 31, one day before AB 1482 takes effect on Jan. 1. In photos, see how Long Beach residents reacted at city council.
Youth Reporters Cover ComplexCon 2019
Our friends at the Long Beach Post invited our very own M. Smith and Carlos Villicana to cover the annual, star-studded ComplexCon in Long Beach, a two-day event centering around hip hop fashion and music.
Six Things to Know about Long Beach Youth & the Justice System
More than 190 youth, many of them caught up in the system, shared their stories with us.
