Communities

Jan. 15, 2021

Two people at the front of a march hold a banner with "Defund L B P D" written across it.

Why Long Beach activists have called for defunding LBPD

Dec. 2, 2020

A man stands in front of a store while wearing a brown hat on his head, a black t-shirt, and a blue long sleeve shirt.

A neglected crisis: A look at homelessness in Long Beach — Commentary

Nov. 10, 2020

Vick Bouzi pointing his hand toward City Hall.

Election continues to inspire rallies in Long Beach

Nov. 6, 2020

Long Beach organizers rally in response to election results, call for more action

Oct. 30, 2020

Long Beach youth and officials on a Zoom call, in a screenshot captured in grid view.

Long Beach youth and officials discuss importance of youth voting at online forum

Oct. 29, 2020

A pen lays on top of a yet to be filled ballot for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.

As election day nears, some youth express why they are frustrated with electoral politics

Oct. 14, 2020

Tenants march in downtown Long Beach, calling for protection from harassment by landlords

Sep. 30, 2020

This graphic shows a cycle signifying that self-care, advocacy work, and social media problems are all interconnected and affect each other.

Beyond online movements: What can be done about burnout and selfcare

Sep. 24, 2020

Meet three Long Beach youth working to change how the city invests in young people

Aug. 31, 2020

Long Beach residents drive throughout district one in support of canceling rent, adopting the People’s Budget

Jun. 8, 2020

(Updated) Amid COVID-19, Long Beach Immigrant Family To Be Reunited By Support From Community Fundraiser

Jun. 8, 2020

Online, ELL students don’t have the peer support they once had. The district has resources (in-home visits, homework helpline) but students don’t know about them. Internet connection and technology literacy pose barriers

Amid COVID-19, How do English Learners Learn from Home?