“During the Second World War, the Japanese Imperial Army forced more than 200,000 women into sex slavery. This week, POV is airing “The Apology,” a documentary following three of those “comfort women,” who came forward with their stories after decades of living in silence, sparking a #MeToo movement for their generation. Tiffany Hsiung, who directed…
“In this talk, Dr. Porter explores the history of the African American experience throughout a generational lens. Porter posits that when we zoom out on the historical timeline, we reveal that the African American model is a model of triumph. In this talk, Dr. Porter explores the history of the African American experience through a…
On October 13, 2015, Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez, and Councilmember Roberto Uranga celebrated the first City of Long Beach Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities were held outside at Centennial Plaza, adjacent to City Hall. They then transitioned into the Council Chamber as the City Council heard a very special presentation on the contributions of…
Palacio Magazine’s roots is in a magazine that was published for five years in Long Beach, Palacio de Long Beach. It was published by Andrea Marisol Sulsona who now works for the nonprofit YMCA as Director of Early Childhood Development. Palacio Magazine publisher Antonio Ruiz interviewed Ms. Sulsona about the history of Palacio de Long…