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....
LBCC Chief Dr. Reagan Romali Sees Challenges as Opportunities
Dr. Reagan Romali will mark her one-year anniversary as Superintendent-President of the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) in May. In our recent interview, I asked her to point to the one...
Playwright Velina Hasu Houston: Each Encounter in Life Happens only Once
Velina Hasu Houston is Distinguished Professor and Resident Playwright at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dramatic Arts. On her website, there is a Zen saying, Ichigo Ichie,...
Alex Norman: The Struggle for Justice and Freedom is Forever
Alex Norman, Professor Emeritus of Social Welfare at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, knows more than many the injustices of this country’s history. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1931, Alex...
Frankie Hernandez is a Writer-Producer Who Just Can’t Help Herself
Frankie Hernandez is a published writer and television producer who has been part of the Los Angeles literary scene for 25 years. Ask her to describe her creative self and she has a quick answer:...
Jason Ruiz, Long Beach Post: Journalism is More Than Reporting the News
Journalist Jason Ruiz covers Long Beach City Hall amongst other beats for the Long Beach Post. In the current national toxic conversation with accusations of “making stuff up” and “fake news,”...
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...