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.
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A rising scholar: How CSULB alumnus Joseph Valadez transformed his life after decades of struggle
After his post about graduating from Long Beach State went viral, Joseph Valadez proves to be breaking stigmas and believing in himself after decades of struggling with drug use and incarceration.
CSULB men’s basketball team able to escape with win over Cal Poly
The Beach sweeps Cal Poly in brief two-game series.
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.
Anti-Asian racism has always been here, this is nothing new
We must remind ourselves of the history of this nation and how it has continually disenfranchised people of color and perpetuated xenophobic stereotypes.
Long Beach State men’s basketball team completes second-half comeback to snap four game losing streak
The Beach makes a comeback after suffering some crushing losses.
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.
Professional sports gross show of socio-economic disparity
As millions of Americans suffer job loss and monetary strife in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, billions of dollars continue to flow into the professional sports sector.
Bob Cole Conservatory of Music’s Tom Peters releases ambient music album Friday
Tom Peters, who teaches the double bass at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, has released his second album of ambient music titled “Lamentations,” which is about processing the year 2020.
Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach opens virtual exhibit “HERland”
“HERland: Women Artists from the MOLAA Collection” is a virtual exhibition that features artwork that touch on themes of race, gender, equity and empowerment, all created by women.