Blog
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Poor People Are the New Swing Vote
By William J. Barber, II If you’re an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most ... -
Rep. Pete Aguilar Defends Reproductive Freedom
Rep. Pete Aguilar marked two years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. One in ... -
Long Beach Celebrates New Affordable Housing
The City of Long Beach celebrated the grand opening of 26 Point 2, a new 77-unit affordable housing development for low-income households that are experiencing homelessness. The development, ... -
Annual Symphony Under the Stars Scheduled for July 6
Concert will include fireworks and a world record-breaking piccolo performance The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Anthony Parnther, will present its annual ... -
Awareness: Black Men’s Health
By Dianne Anderson Decades of hard statistics show how little things have changed for Black men with prostate cancer, and it’s still mind-blowing for Cornelious “CJ” ... -
Long Beach NCNW Hosts 38th Annual Celebration
The Long Beach Section National Council of Negro Women held their 38th Annual Spring Celebration and Awards Program “Women of Excellence-Celebrating HerStory,” on June 8, at ... -
Fellowship Program Offers Internships in City Departments
By Dianne Anderson Local students are stepping up their professional game in the last year of college, upleveling with a foot in the door of good ... -
Fast Pitch Competition at the BBOP Center Crowns Winner
The Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center, held its inaugural Fast Pitch Competition aimed at investing in Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. Twenty-eight applicants ... -
Kids: Fun, Training, Money
By Dianne Anderson Kids and teens will have lots to do this summer – for some, it’s all about fun, and for others, it’s more money. ... -
SoCal Juneteenth Free Events
by Dianne Anderson If the community didn’t have enough to talk about at last year’s Juneteenth – this year should provide more than enough conversation to ...
