This reverend says politicians continue to fail the Black community, so he’s running for Congress
Rev. William Moses Summerville says, in a time when politicians are clamoring for the Black vote, he sees most offering nothing more than lip service.
Overturning Roe v. Wade: the impact on our nation and in California
On this episode of “The Word,” CSULB professor Jason Whitehead, who specializes in Supreme Court matters, helps sort out what a post-Roe v. Wade world means for California and Long Beach.
Marcos Cervantes is changing how we see autism—one TikTok at a time
During the pandemic, Marcos Cervantes, a 31-year-old man with autism, began inviting the world in to see parts of his life.
It’s not just awareness anymore, April is now Autism Acceptance Month
Seven-year-old Shelby Cordon’s family has a saying around the house: “Why be Elsa or any other Disney princess when you can be Shelby?” And it’s that level of acceptance people in the autism community want others to embrace.
Dozens of teachers rally for better pay at LBUSD board meeting
The district and the Teachers Association of Long Beach are still in talks over a new contract, with compensation the largest point still to be decided.
Do we need a parade to honor MLK—or is it time for real change?
Could this year’s budgeted amount for the canceled MLK parade, roughly $59,000, be better used to support the Black community? We’ll explore that question in this week’s edition of The Word on Long Beach.
Twins in Long Beach are working to build community for Black lesbians
The sisters say they started a group called “Lesbians Are Life” to make sure people in their community had a place to go to learn about resources, and express their frustrations about the lack of acceptance they feel from the heterosexual Black community.
This Long Beach man is using a painful diagnosis to help others with sickle cell anemia
Lathan Singleton III is the founder of the Unspoken Hero Society, a nonprofit organization that provides support, advocacy and tools to those affected by chronic illnesses.
What’s it like living in a community being slowly poisoned by pollution? This tour will show you
Toxic Tours is a nonprofit that gives people an on-the-ground look at how harmful refineries and pollutants are to communities like West Long Beach.
An ex-DUI prosecutor is now helping people who’ve suffered under the justice system
On this week’s podcast, Rosemary Chávez tells us her story. From losing her father at 5 and getting into law school without an undergraduate degree to finding a new job that allows her to share her extensive knowledge of criminal law with those in need.