by Dianne Anderson When the Long Beach Youth Advisory Council first gets in front of city leaders, watching the inner workings of civic duty in real time, seeing how the hobnob of the electoral elite — it can be a bit much. But youth are resilient quick learners, both in their personal lives and in ...

By Dianne Anderson For those making the circuit of nonstop Black History Month festivities, lots of free jam-packed cultural events are up for the taking with everything from best-sounding drums to best-selling audio books. Last weekend, Elite Skills Development training center kicked off the Celebration of Blackness, showcasing their Roots of Slavery Exhibit, the African ...