By Dianne Anderson Celebrations of good times and energetic fun for Black History Month are breaking out about town, while other more cerebral thinkers will be brainstorming the next frontier in the battle for social justice. Reparations are still up for discussion focused on growth and sustainability, but it’s not just all about the money. ...

Long Beach Forward announced it is officially an independent incorporated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization allowing it to deepen its work to develop low income residents and communities of color into leaders and community organizers, in order to make a long lasting impact on growing health and equity needs that will continue to impact generations to come. ...

By Dianne Anderson Since the pandemic and in the aftermath to come, census outreach workers say it’s crucial to make sure the minimal $675 billion to $1.5 trillion a year in funding gets to areas where it’s needed. A recent Census Household Pulse survey shows nearly half of Americans have lost income due to coronavirus. ...