By Dianne Anderson Black boys and teens may not get what they need in traditional school settings, but when they fall short they can count on some of the most powerful men in Long Beach to come to their rescue. Many of the 100 Black Men of Long Beach are attorneys, teachers, medical professionals and ...

By Dianne Anderson Writing out their frustrations, the youth of the UCLA Black Male Literacy Academy spent the last week pondering the regular prompts of their daily lives. The continuing pandemic, resulting in sickness or death in their families, and the financial strain are the reality of the times. Invariably, George Floyd and the endless ...

By Dianne Anderson Even if their $100,000 investments involve fake money, the boys of the 100 Black Men of Long Beach count their lessons in economic justice as a game-changer. And, they’re not easily shortchanged. Coming up July 12-16, the program’s literacy academy covers the Closing the Wealth Gap series, and some of the finer ...