Posts Tagged as "activism"

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

Sep. 30, 2020 / By
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These tools can help activists and allies practice more self-care and less shaming in online spaces.

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

Sep. 24, 2020 / By
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These are just some of the young activists working to create a new and more equitable future for youth in Long Beach.

More Displacement & Poor Air: Youth Protest 710 Freeway Expansion

Jul. 24, 2019 / By , and
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Long Beach youth and other 710 freeway communities gathered together in Commerce to protest the expansion of the freeway citing environmental consequences and displacement.

Youth Expose Pitfalls of Juvenile Justice System & Problem Gambling at Long Beach Event

Jun. 25, 2019 / By
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“Young people really care about community. They are trying to change the system for something loving and that develops youth leadership.”

Dang! — People’s State of the City Took On Long Beach’s Housing, Police, Racial Inequality

Apr. 16, 2019 / By , , and
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Here's our Recap Video, Social Media Story & Podcast covering the event. (We really went out all out on covering this thing.) The annual event brings underrepresented folks together to define the issues.

Long Beach’s Biggest Activist Space of the Year! (Wavegang Podcast Special Preview!)

Apr. 9, 2019 / By
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It happens every year and every damn year it seems to get bigger. What is it about the annual People's State of the City event that keeps attracting hundreds of Long Beach activists? Listen for a preview for this year's event!

Voices of Long Beach

Mar. 7, 2018 / By
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A short community series highlighting homelessness, education, and youth leadership in the city of Long Beach.

After Election, Filipino Migrants Make Call to Action

Dec. 3, 2016 / By
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Filipino migrants remind their communities that through education and organizing can they overcome fear.

Want a Greener Long Beach? Join the Fighting for Life Academy!

Jun. 18, 2016 / By
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East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice will be hosting their first Fighting for Life Academy to educate residents on how air pollution impacts our communities and how to build skills for policy change in Long Beach.

Black Activists Hold Intergenerational Conversation in LA

Jan. 28, 2016 / By
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Watch the video to hear a cross-generational talk between #BlackLivesMatter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors and TCE President Dr. Robert Ross.