Long Beach City Councilmember Roberto Uranga, representing the Seventh District (includes the communities of Bixby Highlands, Bixby Knolls, Bixby Terrace, California Heights, West Long Beach, Windward Village, and Wrigley), has one word to describe himself, engaging. “I like to engage people in conversation. I like to engage people by getting to know them better so…
“Watch Crisveth [from we are mitú] call her abuelita for tips on how to make a real Nicaraguan Vigorón!” Watch more HERE “The Nicaraguan city of Granada is not just the oldest – and arguably the coolest – colonial city in Central America, it’s also the home of vigorón, a moreish mini-mountain of boiled yuca, pork rinds, and cabbage slaw that…
“Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has announced the state will not bring charges against two white police officers from Baton Rouge for the 2016 killing of Alton Sterling, an African-American father of five. Bystander video shows Sterling was pinned to the ground by the two police officers when they shot him. Alton Sterling’s killing sparked…
“Away from the tourist attractions of Anaheim, California, housing is a daily challenge for minimum-wage workers who play a vital role in the region’s booming economy. Even for those who work full-time, garages, spare bedrooms, motel rooms, cars and tents have become shelters of necessity in an area with some of the highest housing costs…
Dr. Juan Benitez is the Executive Director for the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and an Associate Professor in the Department of Chicano and Latino Studies at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He’s also a candidate, for a second time, to represent the Third District on the Long Beach Unified School Board. PalacioMagazine.com asked…
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From Democracy Now! Voices from the Mass Shooting Generation: Youth from Around Country Descend on D.C. to Demand Change “One Life Is Worth All the Guns in America”: Students Demand End to Violence at March for Our Lives “I Learned to Duck Bullets Before I Learned to Read”: Edna Chavez at March For Our Lives…
“Welcome to the best tacos in the world – the ultimate guide to Mexican street food tacos in Mexico City! I met up with Lalo from La Ruta de la Garnacha (https://www.youtube.com/user/vpedoardo), he’s from Mexico City, he makes videos about street food as well. And he took me to his favorite tacos in all of…
“The National African American Gun Association, known as NAAG, has tripled its chapters from 14 to 52 since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, as more people of color join gun clubs and refute the NRA. Some say they are defending themselves against racism and supporting a call to arms amid a civil rights struggle. NewsHour Weekend…
“The Guitars Over Guns Alumni Band, Unistiq, perform three adaptations of contemporary songs at TEDxCoconutGrove EUREKA. The Alumni Band features the vocal talents of Santamarie Arocho, and Gio Anthone who are accompanied by Jean Petit-Homme on keyboard, Caleb Alcime on drums, and Gabriel Pierre on bass. Guitars Over Guns’ (GOGO’s) mission is to deliver high…