Articles By: VoiceWaves
How School Uniforms May Be Taking Away From Class Time
Commentary, By VoiceWaves Youth Reporter Suzan Al-Shammari Do school uniforms help to provide less distractions? Do they improve attendance? Do they increase school pride? Over the past few decades, students, parents and administrators have debated on the issue of school uniforms. For us students, school can be big part of our lives. It’s where we [...]
I Slam, Therefore I Am: A Look into the LB Poetry Scene
By VoiceWaves Youth Reporter Deonna Anderson Between Artesia Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard, sectioned off by Sante Fe and the San Gabriel River, there are more open mic events than one can count on two hands. Poets have been a part of Long Beach for decades and more recently, the poetry scene has seen a surge. [...]
Residents Celebrate Peace in North Long Beach
By VoiceWaves Youth Reporter Adalhi Montes This past Friday, residents in North Long Beach were treated to a concert as part of “BE S.A.F.E. (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment,” a week-long series of programs for youth and community building in the 8th and 9th districts. The concert, called Brighter Future Peace Jam, took place [...]
Anakbayan Youth Radio: Stop Imperialism!
Anakbayan is a Filipino youth and student social justice organization aiming to educate Filipino youth and students about the struggle for genuine democracy and liberation. Anakbayan LA is made up of youth in the Southern California region, many of which are based in Long Beach. Anakbayan was formed in the Philippines in 1998 under the [...]
