Posts Tagged as "community"

Language Access Policy: The Big Picture

Jul. 11, 2012 / By
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Editor’s Note: Community organizations and residents recently met in Downtown Long Beach to discuss the proposed Language Access Policy...

Teens Making Their Way As Young Mothers

Jul. 5, 2012 / By
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BAKERSFIELD– With Kern County being the second highest in the state for  teen pregnancy rates, South Kern Sol wanted to take a look at what becomes of a teen after she becomes a mom...

Language Access In Long Beach

Jul. 5, 2012 / By
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In one of the most diverse cities in the country, language access for the diverse population seems logical...

Palacio De Long Beach July/August 2012

Jul. 2, 2012 / By
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Voter Registration in Long Beach

Jul. 2, 2012 / By
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The purpose of the Miguel Contreras Foundation is to enhance educational excellence in public schools, to provide working families with knowledge about educational opportunities for their children, to encourage civic participation among low income communities, especially communities of color, and to provide immigrants an opportunity to fully integrate into our society.
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Vice President Biden Launches Dating Violence PSA

Jun. 30, 2012 / By
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Vice President Biden introduces a new PSA that encourages men to speak up and help prevent dating violence and sexual assault as part of the 1 is 2 Many initiative to reduce violence against women...

Local Youth Rally in Sacramento for Youth Bill of Rights

Jun. 29, 2012 / By
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By Alejandra Alarcon,
Coachella Unincorporated

Sacramento, Calif. — Youth leaders are considered the future — but on June 20, 2012, youth from the Eastern Coachella Valley and throughout California became part of history...

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA)

Jun. 21, 2012 / By
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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA), envisions a day when communities in Los Angeles are strong enough to decide their own destiny; where access to justice is not predicated on social economic status; and everyone has income security, adequate housing, quality education, healthcare and opportunity for a happy and prosperous future...

In CA, Thousands Die Prematurely For Lack of Health Insurance

Jun. 20, 2012 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Jun 20, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO – As the nation anxiously awaits the U.S...

Residents Envision Their Perfect Mecca

Jun. 20, 2012 / By
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By Johnny Flores,
Coachella Unincorporated 

Mecca, Calif. – Community members shared their collective vision of their perfect Mecca at Building Healthy Communities’ Transportation and Mobility Taskforce Community Workshop on June 15 at the Boys & Girls Club...

New Approach to Ending Gun Violence Wins Praise & Sparks Controversy

Jun. 19, 2012 / By
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