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December 6, 2023

Wrapping Up 2023 Dear Friend, Fighting for justice and building community through ongoing conflict and healing is sacred work. It’s the …

Conscious Cinema

August 24, 2023

Free “Conscious Cinema” Summer Film Series Lifts Up Historic Social Justice Lessons and Opportunities for Positive Change through Black-Centered Stories Told on the Screen – Long Beach Community is Invited to Participate in Movie Screenings and Intergenerational Dialogue across City to Deepen Understanding and Awareness around Civil Rights Issues from the Past to the Present

3 Things to Know About Narcan

August 11, 2023

3 Things to Know About Narcan Learning new skills to support our community work is something we like to do …

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Baseball park? Bike parking garage? Residents weigh in on Downtown development

September 9, 2023

By Alicia Robinson, Long Beach PostLong Beach residents have a wide range of suggestions—some of...

Conscious Cinema film series creates connections with Black history and social justice movements

September 8, 2023

By Jonathan Bigall, Signal TribuneThe summer film series invites multigenerational audiences to learn about Black-centered...

Long Beach, OC nonprofits, artists get state grants for 1-year collaboration

August 11, 2023

By Kristy Hutchings, Press-TelegramA group of artists and local nonprofitss have been selected to create...

Past Coverage

LB Council moves forward motion to make substantial remodel evictions more difficult, expensive (Signal Hill Tribune) Feb. 9, 2022
City Council moves to protect legal short-term rentals in coastal communities (Long Beach Post) Mar. 9, 2022
Long Beach avoids cuts to services in latest budget update (Press Telegram) Mar. 9, 2022
Long Beach Forward becomes independent nonprofit (Long Beach Post) Apr. 1, 2022
City hires firm to get input on an effort that could change the character of Central Long Beach (Long Beach Post) Apr. 12, 2022
Long Beach Forward Becomes Independent Nonprofit (Precint Reporter Group) Apr. 14, 2022
May Day rally returns to Long Beach after 2 years of car caravans (Long Beach Post) May 1, 2022

Long Beach Post: Why I Am Attending the Long Beach People’s State of The City
Gazettes: Long Beach Hosts Sixth People’s State Of The City
Long Beach Post: People’s State of the City Will Highlight Anxieties Brought On by National Politics And Local Fixes That Can Ease Them
Press-Telegram: Photos from the People’s State of the City
Long Beach Post: Sixth Annual People’s State of the City a Platform for Local Policy Demands in the Age of Trump
VoiceWaves: Coalition Calls for Unity Through Diversity in Face of Harsh Climate
KRCA 62: Long Beach People’s State of the City 2017
Press-Telegram: During ‘People’s’ address, Long Beach activists call for city to become a sanctuary
Daily 49er: Community Comes Together at the People’s State of the City

Long Beach Post: The 2016 People’s State of the City Looks to Build On Momentum in Long Beach
Gazette: People’s State Of City Provides Forum For Challenges, Solutions
VoiceWaves Long Beach: The State of the City Through Youthful Eyes
Long Beach Post: Connectivity and Engagement Major Themes of 2016 People’s State of the City
Daily 49er: Fifth annual People’s State of the City to attract hundreds
Long Beach Daily News: Long Beach Residents call for courageous solutions at Fifth Annual People’s State of the City 2016
Press-Telegram: Activists demand protections for Long Beach hotel workers
Daily 49er: Long Beach People’s State of the City Address draws hundreds

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