Posts Tagged as "Youth"

Report from the Dream Brave Summit

Feb. 3, 2013 / By
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I didn’t really know what to expect when I met with other young people from Long Beach to go to the Dream Brave Summit...

The Search for the Long Beach Peace Builders

Jan. 31, 2013 / By
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VoiceWaves, a Youth-led journalism and multimedia project in Long Beach, is seeking to profile those individuals and organizations that are Peace Builders in the community...

No Matter What (They Might Say)

Jan. 30, 2013 / By
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This video screened this past Sunday, January 27, during the kickoff of A Season For Nonviolence

“Starring a great cast of talented teens who all stand up for their friends: Tessa McClintock, Dreu Lambarena, Antonia Molina and some “Mean Girls” who weren’t mean at all!..

Cautious Hope After Obama’s Immigration Reform Speech

Jan. 30, 2013 / By
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By BRENDA RINCON/Coachella Unincorporated

COACHELLA, Calif. – The immigration issue is not about numbers for Esperanza Navarro...

Long Beach Youth Say “Enough”

Jan. 30, 2013 / By
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VoiceWaves has joined with numerous partners including PeacePartners, LB Councilperson Suja Lowenthal, The Center, LB Public Library and City of Long Beach to celebrate A Season For Nonviolence, January 30-April 4. ..

Financial Aid & College Admissions Workshop SAT. FEB. 2

Jan. 28, 2013 / By
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Californians for Justice (CFJ) & the Parent Support Network (PSN) will be having a workshop on Financial Aid & How to Get Into College this Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 10AM-12PM.
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Youth Speak on Gun Control Measures

Jan. 26, 2013 / By
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The kNOw Youth Media, Audio, Miguel Bibanco, Posted: Jan 26, 2013

 Editor’s Note: Last week, President Barack Obama issued proposals, including 23 executive actions, aimed at reducing gun violence and asked for help from lawmakers in making sweeping reform...

Students Struggle As Tuition Continues to Rise

Jan. 23, 2013 / By
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When Long Beach City College was first established in the late 1960s, tuition was $60 per term...

Long Beach Youth Dance for Peace

Jan. 20, 2013 / By
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Dance For Peace youth hip-hop dancers from Homeland Cultural Center blessed the community with some fresh break dancing and pop locking last Monday...

VoiceWaves Is Recruiting Next Class of Youth Reporters

Jan. 19, 2013 / By
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VoiceWaves is seeking committed, engaged and enthusiastic Long Beach Youth to participate in a journalism and media-training project...

Young and Pregnant in Long Beach: A Resource Guide

Jan. 11, 2013 / By
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Pregnancy can be an exciting, joy-filled time in a young woman’s life. It can also be scary and challenging, especially for first-time, young and low-income mothers...

Homeless Black Youth Largely Invisible to Service Providers

Jan. 3, 2013 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Nicole Hudley, Posted: Jan 03, 2013

SACRAMENTO – A recent report comparing the experiences of Caucasian and African American homeless youth describes stark differences between how those two groups seek and access support services, including the key finding that African American youth are less likely to self-identify as homeless, suggesting their numbers may be larger than previously believed...