Christine Petit: Fighting for Social Justice and Equity in the Worst of Times
Dr. Christine Petit, Executive Director of Long Beach Forward, knows this is the worst of times for low-income communities of color and immigrants. “It also presents a lot of opportunities as a...
For Josh Butler, Housing Long Beach, His Fire was Born at Home
If you spend any time with Housing Long Beach Executive Director Josh Butler, you are immediately struck by his fiery commitment to his principles. Justice, fairness, and a voice for those who...
For writer liz gonzález, a Taco Best Describes her Creative Self
Long Beach-based writer liz gonzález has a simple and surprising answer when you ask her to describe her creative self. “Taco.” It took me a second to absorb her answer. “Taco?” I asked....
Replay: José Luis Valenzuela on America’s Diverse Stories Part 2
The challenge of telling and sharing the diverse stories in America today is the theme of part two of our Radio Palacio interview with José Luis Valenzuela, Artistic Director of the Latino Theater...
Businessperson Joen Garnica says Yes to Opportunity
Joen Garnica is President of Garnica Interiors, Inc., a full-service interior design firm located in Long Beach. This year, she celebrates 15 years in business. Born in San Pedro but raised in Long...
Darick Simpson is a Leader, a Mentor, and a Poet.
Darick Simpson has traveled a long road from Mobile, Alabama to Long Beach, California. The Executive Director of the nonprofit Long Beach Community Action Partnership (LBCAP) recounted that journey...
Dr. Elisa Nicholas of The Children’s Clinic Serves People and Community
Doctor Elisa Nicholas, Chief Executive Officer of The Children’s Clinic, has a long, often adventurous, winding story about how she came to Long Beach and the community that she so fiercely serves....
Jorgel Chavez for President of the United States…in 2040
Jorgel Chavez is very involved at Long Beach City College (LBCC) and his community. He’s the outgoing Student Trustee on the LBCC Board of Trustees as well as on the board of the Associated Student...