Tag: Long Beach Leader
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Rights and Rules: 5 Things If Voting on Election Day
By Edward Henderson California Black Media The election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is about a week away. Some mail-in ballots have already been counted. In person voting is now possible at voting centers and voting continues by mail, drop boxes and dropping off mail-in ballots at voting centers. But if you expect to be ... -
‘George Floyd Law’ Passes Legislature
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s police reform legislation, AB 26, cleared its final hurdle in the legislature on the Assembly Floor. AB 26 establishes clear guidelines for police responsibility and accountability when witnessing excessive force by another member of law enforcement. Governor Newsom has until October 10th to sign the legislation. “The vote is a big step ... -
Midnight Basketball League Program is Back
By Dianne Anderson Old boxes of wet stuck together paper from a long-defunct teen basketball program were headed for the trash, but something wouldn’t let Jesse Johnson throw out what was destined for better days. That was seven years ago. He is glad he didn’t quit when his basement flooded during a home renovation and ... -
Five Ways to Make Sure Votes Count in Recall Election
by Edward Henderson California Black Media For African Americans, the right to vote was won by the passion, sacrifice and bravery of many who came before us. It is our responsibility to make sure we are doing everything in our power to ensure that our vote counts in every election held at the local, state ... -
Byron Reed Brings Next Level Community Development
By Dianne Anderson Access to money – where to get it, how to make it, and how to keep it – is at the root of most community development concerns. When it comes to meeting local needs, a lot is on the table at the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion, including help with housing, ... -
Why Do Students Face Funding Gap Amid Resurging Virus?
By Dr. Margaret Fortune I cannot aptly describe just how complicated running a school has become in the era of COVID-19. New categories of jobs have been created in schools just to contact trace, test, and track the escalation of the virus as it spreads. The county health department gave our school a one-page “decision ... -
Recall Heats Up: Gov. Newsom Trades Fire With Larry Elder
By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media Until recently, Gov. Newsom’s strategy for responding to the litany of attacks he’s received from Larry Elder, the Republican frontrunner in the upcoming Sept. 14 recall election has been to not respond directly to them. Newsom’s responses have focused on his accomplishments, indirectly alluding to Elder’s attacks, and ... -
COVID-19 Loss Grief Counseling
By Dianne Anderson Sickness and disease, and saying goodbye to loved ones have been a next-level reality check for the community, but Juanita Matthews is no stranger to grief. Her foundation was developed out of her own past devastation, and became the basis for how she is now helping others get through their most difficult ... -
Census Data Shows Changing Complexion of California
By Edward Henderson California Black Media Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau held a press conference to announce its first local level findings from the 2020 data collection cycle. The new numbers — which drill down to provide demographic information at the county, city and block levels — reveal that California is more multiracial, more ... -
Speak UP Reaches Single Moms, Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy
By Dianne Anderson Robbie Butler finds that the hardest fight against COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Black community is getting past all the misinformation that’s floating around. As part of the city’s Black Health Equity collaborative, her organization is reaching out, educating and encouraging the community to get tested and vaccinated. She’s working health fairs, ...