The newly established health equity team held its first meeting Thursday to discuss health disparities faced by the Black community in Long Beach.
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Local activists gather at Ralphs to protest Kroger, call for ‘people over profit’ and demand hazard pay
A crowd of about a dozen local activists gathered in front of a Ralphs location in Long Beach to protest its parent company, Kroger Co., in its decision to refrain from distributing “Hero Pay” to its workers.
Community activists gather Saturday to ‘dance for justice’ at Black History Month rally
Dozens gathered at Marina Vista Park in Long Beach to celebrate Black History Month and march for justice.
New sustainability programs look to reduce effects of climate change at CSULB, within communities of color
After former President Donald J. Trump exited the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement in 2017, Long Beach State and the city of Long Beach joined new initiatives and created policies to combat the effects of greenhouse gases and other pollutants affecting climate change.
Long Beach City Council in favor of creating food security plan due to grocery store closures
Councilmembers unanimously voted to establish a Food Security Plan in order to decrease food insecurity within the community.
The Black community is ‘disproportionately affected’ by COVID-19, Long Beach’s City Health Officer says
According to the city’s health officer, statistics show that the coronavirus pandemic and other health-related issues have been negatively affecting Black individuals in Long Beach at higher rates than white individuals.
Native community gathers to ‘love the land’ at Valentine’s Day prayer
Members of the local Indigenous community participated in a ceremonial prayer on Puvungna Sunday, Feb. 14 to honor the land and each other.
Long Beach Transit sees 99% decrease in revenue over four months after ‘not enforcing fare payment’ during coronavirus pandemic
To continue serving the community, Long Beach Transit has been operating under modified bus routes, abiding by health and safety guidelines and allowing passengers to ride for free throughout the pandemic.
Long Beach City Council approves Project Labor Agreement to support disadvantaged workers
Councilmembers unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to establish a 10-year contract between the city and the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council.
Newsom praises Long Beach mayor for ‘outperforming’ other cities in vaccination, Fauci encourages double-masking
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia discussed vaccination and Long Beach’s lead in the state with regard to distribution during a livestream Wednesday.