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:

Solar Power: Call for low-income homeowners!

Aug. 5, 2014 / By
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Are you a homeowner in the E Anaheim St, Orange Ave, Cherry Ave, and 7th Street neighborhood who is interested in getting their energy bills lowered? 
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Housing Long Beach Leadership Summit: Aug. 16

Aug. 5, 2014 / By
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Join Housing Long Beach for an all day training and leadership development session. Afternoon workshops will grow your skills to impact change in Long Beach...

PEACE WALK AND BE S.A.F.E. CULTURAL FRIENDSHIP CELEBRATION

Jul. 27, 2014 / By
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LONG BEACH COMMUNITY TO JOIN TOGETHER FOR PEACE WALK AND BE S.A.F.E. CULTURAL FRIENDSHIP CELEBRATION

What: An alliance of community organizations, churches and residents plan to walk for peace in North Long Beach and other communities racked by violence...

Public Access Digital Network Open House

Jul. 27, 2014 / By
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PADNET will be hosting an open house every month from 6 to 8 pm. All are welcome!..

English-Spanish Conversation Group, Sept. 3

Jul. 27, 2014 / By
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(Español abajo)

Save the Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3rd 6pm 920 Atlantic Ave. Suite 102, LB 90813

We have decided to join the English conversation group with the Spanish Conversation Group!!..

Communities of Color Inclusion Circle, July 29

Jul. 27, 2014 / By
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Community members are invited to participate in Community Inclusion Circle Series, a collaboration between California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ), Building Healthy Communities: Long Beach and South Coast Interfaith Council on July 29 @ 5:30 pm8:00 pm...

Coachella residents support fines to prevent graffiti

Jul. 27, 2014 / By
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JOHNNY FLORES AND AMBER AMAYA/Coachella Uninc

Coachella — Adults and youth interviewed by Coachella Unincorporated support the city’s recent decision to fine parents of minors who are accused of vandalizing public and private property...

English-Spanish Conversation Group, Sept. 3

Jul. 9, 2014 / By
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(Español abajo)

Save the Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3rd 6pm 920 Atlantic Ave. Suite 102, LB 90813

We have decided to join the English conversation group with the Spanish Conversation Group!!..

Restorative Justice Community Training Series

Jul. 9, 2014 / By
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The California Conference for Equality and Justice Presents:
Restorative Justice Community Training Series
Restorative Justice Circlekeeping: Part 1 Saturday, July 12 | 9am – 3:30pm
Restorative Justice Circlekeeping: Part 2 Saturday, July 19 | 9am – 3:30pm
Location for both trainings: Reid High School 2153 W Hill St Long Beach, CA
Restorative Justice Circlekeeping Part I will give participants an understanding of Restorative Justice foundational philosophies, as well as opportunities to both experience and practice leading Restorative Justice Community Building circles.
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CA Students to SBE: Students Can’t Wait!

Jul. 9, 2014 / By
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This week, over 100 student activists will be headed to the California State capitol to demand a change...