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VIDEO: Recapping Trans Pride Long Beach 2024

Nov. 18, 2024 / By Yvie Jett
Tags: LGBTQ, Trans Pride Long Beach

In this video, VoiceWaves Youth Reporter Yvie Jett interviews attendees about 2024's Trans Pride Long Beach event.

A person in a rainbow colored shirt that says "Team Pride"

In Photos: Scenes from Long Beach Trans Pride 2021

Nov. 18, 2021 / By Abel Reyes
Tags: In photos, LGBTQ, Trans Pride

Creating a space to offer events and services for youth and their families was the goal for the Long Beach Trans Pride team. And with their first event, that vision became a reality.

SoCal youth learn about social injustices at CCEJ gender justice camp

Feb. 24, 2020 / By Briana Mendez-Padilla
Tags: CCEJ, gender equality, LGBTQ

Through posters, skits and more, students at the camp learned about how to recognize their own privileges and advocate for others.

3 Ways this Program is Saving Queer Teens’ Lives in Long Beach

May. 18, 2018 / By Abel Avalos
Tags: afterschool, Education, gay, LGBTQ, Queer

Some after-school programs go beyond just helping with homework.

The True Cost of Transitioning

Sep. 14, 2017 / By Abel Avalos
Tags: FTM, LGBTQ, transgender

This youth explains how being transgender can really hurt your wallet.

Gay Kickball Brings Healthier Social Outlet for LGBT, Everyone

Jun. 26, 2017 / By CSULB Enterprise Reporters
Tags: community, LGBTQ, Sports

While nightlife may be the the primary social space for the LGBTQ community, kickball is becoming a new alternative in Long Beach.

Anti-Trump Protests Embolden Long Beach’s Diversity

Nov. 22, 2016 / By Kathleen Fontilea
Tags: Immigration, LGBTQ, muslims, protests, Racism, trump

LGBTQ, Muslims, immigrants, women and communities of color gathered in Long Beach to march in protest against President-elect Donald Trump.

Dozens Gather In Long Beach For Transgender Day Of Remembrance

Nov. 23, 2015 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: LGBTQ, transgender

Organizers and transgender youth express why having a Transgender Day of Remembrance in Long Beach was personal for them.

Q Film Festival Screens Rarities, Runs Through Weekend

Sep. 11, 2015 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: Art, Film, LGBT, LGBTQ

The Center of Long Beach and the Art Theatre are holding the 22nd annual Long Beach Q Film Festival Thursday through Sunday, in an event catered to one of the largest LGBTQ communities in California. The films at the festival are not available on DVD and are not screening at major theaters.

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