Inside of the Los Angeles Ale Works Brewery on a recent night in February, it was a surprisingly bustling scene for a Tuesday night. The brewery was filled with people, families and even babies in strollers. The large patio was busy with food vendors, outdoor bowling lanes and DJs playing music. The impressive turnout was mostly due to the fundraiser being hosted in honor of the Pacheco Family.  

Manuela Cervantes is a former foster youth who became a mother at 15. This mother went back to college at the age of 40. 

Jasmine Medina, a fourth-year accounting major at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), has always had ambitious goals. As a first-generation student, she felt she had to take an extra step to find career guidance, and she found it through the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA).

Michael Martinez brews coffee for Long Beach residents at the Harvest Farmers Market at Bixby Park on Saturday mornings. He aims to replicate the warmth of his hometown, Comayagua, Honduras.

When Lilly Yan released her debut EP, “Llorar a Gusto,” it was a declaration of identity, resilience, and artistic freedom. The six-track project, released in summer 2025, draws on everything from retro analog synths to bilingual R&B melodies, shaping what Yan describes as “a beautiful project about things that have happened in my life.” 

No matter the issue, women always seem to get the short end of the stick.

The rising immigration debates, which in the wake of the Trump administration have led to nationwide ICE raids and anti-ICE protests, are no exception.

Honduras’ Kitchen, located in downtown Long Beach, has represented and supported the Honduran community through culture and food for over three decades. However, this dedication has recently been interrupted by ICE raids throughout the city.