National data suggests that about one-third of urban youth suffer for a complex form of PTSD. Over the summer, a youth reporting team produced a special report exploring different aspects of community trauma.
Explore how Long Beach's many communities are experiencing change, for better or worse, in response to the city's rapid development. Some articles were published in collaboration with KCET’s City Rising series, a documentary program that traces gentrification and displacement through a lens of historical discriminatory practices.
In collaboration with Long Beach Fresh & Long Beach Grocery Co-op, VoiceWaves youth reporters produced five short films highlighting positive food justice stories in the city. From diabetes to backyard farming, Long Beach residents share their powerful stories.
