VoiceWaves
VoiceWaves is a Long Beach youth-led journalism and media-training project. The youth, ages 16-24, are learning to report, write, and create digital journalism content. Their reports will raise awareness of community health issues and activate change. Posts by VoiceWaves:
New Deadline To Join VoiceWaves!
VoiceWaves teaches journalism and multi-media skills to committed and engaged Long Beach Youth from 16 to 24 years old...
Our New Year’s Resolution for the Community
[Ed. Note] VoiceWaves asked some of our youth reporters what they wish to see happen in their community in the new year...
Dear Santa: What My School Needs This Xmas
By VoiceWaves Guest Reporters Citlali Hernandez and Jocelyn Sanchez
[Ed.Note] VoiceWaves asked two Long Beach high school students to take a photo that depicts things or conditions at their school that they would like to see addressed and/or improved...
Encore: Re-Imagining Diversity in Long Beach Part 3
VoiceWaves, in partnership with Palacio de Long Beach Magazine and the Public Access Digital Network (PADNET), presents Re-Imagining Diversity in Long Beach...
NewsLongBeach: Artist Carlos Ramirez
The Arts Council for Long Beach recently sponsored an event called A Lot to activate empty lots in the city with art and performances...
Encore: Re-Imagining Diversity in Long Beach Part 2
VoiceWaves, in partnership with Palacio de Long Beach Magazine and the Public Access Digital Network (PADNET), presents Re-Imagining Diversity in Long Beach...
NewsLongBeach: Teaching the Future
Produced by Antonio Ruiz
L.A.M.P., Leadership Academy Mentoring Program, is a personal and career development program at the Long Beach Community Action Partnership...
NewsLongBeach: Filling Empty Spaces with Art
Produced by Antonio Ruiz
The Arts Council For Long Beach has embarked on an ambitious two-year project to turn empty lots into vibrant places where art and culture are visible and available to everyone...
Youth Share Ideas on Getting More Parents Engaged in Schools
Thanks to the voter-approved Local Control Funding Formula, parents, students and community members will be having more control over school spending and the decisions being made to improve schools in California...
The Biggest Issues Affecting LB Youth, According to Youth
As the People’s State of the City gears up this upcoming Thursday, VoiceWaves asked some of its youth what they thought were some of the biggest issues facing Long Beach youth right now...
Gay During The Holidays: Celebrating Posada With Bienestar
Text and Photos by Prumsodun Ok, VoiceWaves Project Director + Executive Editor
On a cold Wednesday night the Guild Room of St...
Legalize It: The Economic Debate in Long Beach
By VoiceWaves Youth Reporter Abbey Rhodes
This month Colorado and Washington State legalized marijuana for medicinal and recreational use...
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