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A woman holds an orange sign that says support workers not the bottom line.

Protests against Kroger’s Long Beach store closures continue

Mar. 15, 2021 / By
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The rally was another in a series of actions criticizing The Kroger Company's decision to close two local stores after the Long Beach City Council passed a hero pay ordinance.

IN PHOTOS: Long Beach organizations take to the streets to advocate for Medicare for All

Feb. 10, 2021 / By
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The Feb. 6 car caravan kicked off a campaign to lobby officials to advance Medicare for All in California.

VIDEO: VoiceWaves explains Long Beach’s food deserts

Jan. 29, 2021 / By
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In this video, we explain what a food desert it is and what it looks like in Long Beach, as well as what one resident is doing to fight it.
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

Jan. 15, 2021 / By
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Community activists detail why "Defund LBPD" has been a demand echoed by many throughout the last year.
Vick Bouzi pointing his hand toward City Hall.

Election continues to inspire rallies in Long Beach

Nov. 10, 2020 / By
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Long Beach residents and community organizations gathered again after the election results were more clear, continuing to call for more activism.

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

Nov. 6, 2020 / By
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The organizers expressed dissatisfaction with the results of certain propositions and said their communities deserve better.