Grieving family searches for answers after son’s mysterious death in Mexico
What should have been a fun guys’ trip to Mexico has left one family searching for answers after the death of their son.
How do you cope with the loss of a child? A Long Beach couple shares their journey through grief
When Sedona was born three months early, her family was thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty and, ultimately, grief. But in her short life, Sedona made an indelible impact on her parents and set them on a path to help others.
Why did the Westside revolt against a planned homeless shelter? Advocate Jerlene Tatum explains
Jerlene Tatum was one of the leading voices against the temporary homeless shelter at Silverado Park, to the point that she camped out in the park to try to draw attention. Why did the city’s plan hit such a nerve?
Long Beach’s Diane Marie Brown tells a story of family in her debut novel ‘Black Candle Women’
Set in Long Beach, the book follows four generations of Black women as they try to overcome a family curse. On this episode of “The Word,” Brown talks about her nontraditional path to becoming a published author.
Love and jewelry: Finding the perfect match this Valentine’s Day with Blue Diamond Jeweler
On this episode of “The Word” podcast, we sit down with third-generation jeweler and owner of Blue Diamond Jeweler, Altaf Amlani, to learn about his unique way of helping each customer find the perfect piece of jewelry for any occasion.
Photographer turned homeless advocate Duke Givens has a new exhibit honoring Black women
Givens is also about to receive Long Beach’s annual Peacemaker Award, which is given to individuals who promote the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through their community activism.
This new Downtown salon is preparing young people for a career in business
This brand-new business has partnered with Pacific Gateway, Long Beach’s workforce development network, to employ and mentor local students looking for a job.
What’s a community land trust? Another way to help our homeless neighbors, nonprofit founder says
On today’s “The Word” podcast, April Parker explains why her foundation is excited about what the future holds when it comes to addressing housing insecurities.
Holidays aren’t happy times for everyone; educator and activist Nooshin Valizadeh says that’s OK
On this episode of “The Word” podcast, Nooshin Valizadeh talks about how to recognize our emotional and mental needs and develop our plans for personal healing.
Behind the scenes of our investigation ‘Locked Out: Homeless in Long Beach’
Over the last several months, the Long Beach Post has been investigating why our city and so many others across the state seem unable to solve the problem of homelessness despite a record influx of money.