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“The monarchs in my neighborhood:” A poem about moving to a new city

Oct. 5, 2021 / By Rachel Livinal
Tags: Poetry, Youth Voice

In this poem, VoiceWaves reporter Rachel Livinal writes about her transition from a small city to the much larger city of Long Beach, and how she's learned to move through it all.

If an Earthquake Merged our Mexican Culture

Oct. 15, 2019 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: Heritage, Hispanic, Latino, latinx, month

In honor of Latino Heritage month, we honor our culture and the powerful synergies it has created with other cultures.

Displacement & Parking — Activists Wary of Los Angeles Olympics’ Impact on Long Beach

Feb. 7, 2018 / By Community Guest
Tags: gentrification, olympics

The Democratic Socialists of America’s Long Beach chapter is calling on the city to take a more democratic decision-making process.

Help Us Document the Rise in Hate Crimes

May. 12, 2017 / By New America Media
Tags: black, hate, Immigrants, jewish, Latinos, LGBT

Hate crimes are rising, but documenting them may help stop them.

Under Shadow of Trump, Long Beach Rallies for Workers and Immigrants

May. 2, 2017 / By CSULB Enterprise Reporters
Tags: Environment, Immigration, Police, religion, trump

“No ban! No wall! Sanctuary for all!” chanted marchers through downtown Long Beach on May Day.

For Women’s Day, All-Female Art Show

Mar. 16, 2017 / By Desarae Gomez
Tags: Art, artists, Women

Celebrating and recognizing women artists in Long Beach during Women's History Month.