Beyond Longbeach

When Substitute Teachers Go Wrong

Dec. 10, 2013 / By
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by Deborah Juarez

Editor’s Note: This story is published in We’Ced Youth Magazine Issue #3

“You’re taking Algebra Readiness this year,” said my school counselor...

Breaking Silence on Trauma is First Step to Healing

Dec. 10, 2013 / By
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Commentary by Maaika Marshall, RYSE Youth Justice Coordinator

In cities and communities like Richmond, young people are often exposed to immense amounts of trauma and violence; and unfortunately, many of them are left to find their own ways to cope with the emotional and psychological aftermath. ..

By Excluding Millions, Health Care Reform Falls Short

Dec. 10, 2013 / By
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New America Media, Op-ed, Linda Leu, Posted: Dec 10, 2013

Today, on the 65th anniversary of the day that the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it’s timely to remember one proclamation in particular: that “everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family.”..

Youth Radio Podcast: The Miseducation Of Young Black Males

Dec. 6, 2013 / By
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Youth Radio has been following education all year but this week we’re looking at the issue of like racial inequities in schools...

A True “Head to Head” Battle: California Hair Stylists Compete to See Who’s the Best

Dec. 6, 2013 / By
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Baylingual • Silicon Valley De-Bug • Photo • December 42013

 

This past weekend the “Urban Barber College” in Concord had what they called, “UBC Barber Battle: Best of the Best”, a competition held to test a barber’s skills...

College Application Tips from Top Professionals

Dec. 6, 2013 / By
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JOHNNY FLORES JR/ Coachella Uninc

If you are a high school senior, you know that ‘tis the season for college applications!..