With the goal of uniting the Black community and keeping the history of Africa alive, Karenga’s creation of Kwanzaa in the ’60s is still celebrated all around the globe.
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Letter from the Editor
As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in California and the United States, the representation of this dynamic demographic is crucial to the community of Long Beach.
Coachella: A desert paradise filter masking barren living conditions
Eastern Coachella Valley farmworkers living in poverty continue to make the region run despite the millions made by the festival in two weekends.
Queer identities found at NuDu Salon
Meredith and Shannon Salazar create community at this inclusive and queer-friendly salon in Long Beach.
Dumplings, empanadas, turnovers and more
Many cultures around the world pride themselves on their unique cuisines, but most countries have one dish that is similar all around the world.
Why hasn’t homophobia been ejected from the field?
Homophobia continues to take part in sports from both organizations and its communities. Even with outcry from those who support LGBTQ+ communities, these events continue to occur within the public eye.
Two Sides to Pinoy Pageantry Culture
This year’s Miss Universe winner is R’Bonney Gabriel who represented Miss USA also represents the Philippines.
Minority representation: the cracking and packing of American democracy
The 118th Congress is the most diverse in American history but still falls shy of representing the nation’s demographics accurately.
Exploring Black influence in music
Various music genres are influenced by Black culture in America. Often forgotten, Black music history was implanted over the years which is why styles like rap, jazz, rock and reggae music exist.
Embracing my Mexican roots after years of neglecting them
Growing up mixed race but identifying as predominantly white made me realize that I buried my other half. This burial caused feelings of guilt and not being able to fit in.