Youth Q&A with Jeannine Pearce: Reflections on Overcoming Trauma, a Recall Effort, and Sexism at Work

Mar. 11, 2019 / By Chantera Walton and Yesenia Pacheco
Tags: city leader, council, Pearce, Politics, recall, sexism, trauma

Pearce gives her most personal interview yet, telling how she got back on track to pursue her progressive vision for Long Beach.

Youth Q&A: Mayor Garcia Talks Identity, Housing, Criminal Justice & Pollution in Long Beach

Jan. 3, 2019 / By Ceferino Martirez, Yesenia Pacheco and Abel Avalos
Tags: city hall, city leader, criminal, Leaders, Long Beach, mayor, Police, pollution

Youth Reporters get the chance to interview the city’s first Latino mayor on his plans for Long Beach’s most pressing issues.

Youth Profile with Suzie Price: Long Beach’s District 3 Council Member

Dec. 12, 2018 / By Chantera Walton
Tags: City Council, city leader, price, suzie

Price sat with VoiceWaves youth to share a personal portrait of her rise in politics, her greatest successes, and obstacles.

Youth Q&A with Daryl Supernaw: Long Beach’s District 4 Council Member

Dec. 10, 2018 / By Ceferino Martirez
Tags: 4th, city leader, council member, Politics

We asked Supernaw a wide range of questions, including his start in politics, youth and social programs and his plans for the future of greater Long Beach.