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Feb. 11, 2020

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Black is Beautiful movement began. Both men and women stopped straightening their hair and wore afros to show that black hair was not inherently ugly. This style was also a representation of black beauty and was meant to eradicate the idea that black people had to live up to eurocentric standards.

Celebrating My Crown with Confidence & Compliments

Feb. 7, 2020

North Long Beach’s Housing History Reexamined as Residents Plan a New Future

Jan. 17, 2020

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, DeJuan Campbell couldn't play on the field, but he's had an unwavering love for football since age 4. Today, he mentors athletes at Millikan high school to "impact the game in some way."

At Millikan, Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Football Coach from Winning

Nov. 8, 2019

Vigil: Hundreds Mourn Family of 3 After Fatal Halloween Crash in Long Beach

Oct. 22, 2019

District 1 Voter Guide: Candidate Stances on Police Funding, Tenant Rights, Immigration, Pollution, Youth Funds, Guns

Oct. 1, 2019

Valerie Vargas sits with family and community members at the North Long Beach Methodist Church on August 28, 2019 brainstorming ways to reform the Sheriff’s Department. Her relative, Anthony Vargas, was killed by deputies in August 2018. Photo by Michael Lozano.

Sheriff’s ICE Policies, Shootings Compel Long Beach Residents into Action

Sep. 25, 2019

Trade Your Skills for (Almost) Anything at the ‘Time Exchange’

Sep. 23, 2019

DEAR MR. GOVERNOR…

Sep. 10, 2019

3 Reasons to Attend — and Support – Long Beach’s Cambodia Town Film Festival

Aug. 31, 2019

Six Things to Know about Long Beach Youth & the Justice System

Aug. 15, 2019

Five Resources Long Beach Immigrants Need to Know

Aug. 7, 2019

PHOTOS: Long Beach youth uplift city issues through dance and performances at the 13th annual Yellow Lounge