In honor of Black History Month, Long Beach Forward and the Office of California Senator Lena Gonzalez, District 33 celebrated the 2024 Legacy of Resilience Luncheon on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the EXPO Arts Center. In collaboration with donors and supporters, the event featured the rich history, achievements, and enduring spirit of the Black…
Enjoy these photos from the 2024 Black History Month Luncheon Photo Gallery, held in Long Beach, California on February 17, 2024, at the Expo Arts Center. Photos by Thad Jackson.
Video presentation from the 2024 Black History Month Luncheon Celebration which features a group of Long Beach, CA residents reading passages from the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones as part of a celebration of Black History Month. Click here to learn more about this podcast project.
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Expo Arts Center 4321 Atlantic Ave 11 am -2 pm Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and talent! Celebrate Black Excellence in Art, Music & Culture in Community. Art Exhibition: Enjoy artistic expressions from local visionary Black artists Musical Performances: Experience the rhythm of Black musical brilliance Cultural Showcase: Explore…
11TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE EVENT FORGING THE FUTURE: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow February 10, 2023 A Celebration of the City of Long Beach’s 1st Black Mayor, Rex Richardson CEO Diversity Awardees: The Boeing Company & Long Beach Community College Individual and Table Tickets On Sale Soon Signature Sponsors PARTNER WITH US.…
Putting “comfortable” aside and getting to real talk about the criminal justice system and the transformation of public opinion in the post-George Floyd world. In the video below, Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District, City of Long Beach, CA moderates this dialogue. CAMARA BANFIELD Superior Court Judge, Clark County, WA GLEN BANFIELD Chief Deputy District Attorney,…
Mental health awareness is the recognition that our psychological well-being is an important part of our own health, productivity, and happiness, as well as the well-being of our communities. This awareness became glaringly obvious with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Individuals, families and even children were found to be experiencing high levels of anxiety…
Critical Race Theory was partly a response to the belief at the time that society’s laws, policies, and institutions were colorblind. Critical Race Theory holds that racism was not and has never been eradicated from our laws, policies, or institutions, and is still woven into the fabric of their existence. In the video below, Philosophy562…
WALL OF EXCELLENCE – A BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROJECT FEATURED HONOREE – DORIS TOPSY-ELVORD Doris Topsy-Elvord, known as “Mother Doris” for her legendary work in the community, and for being both the first Black woman to be elected to the Long Beach City Council and the first Black person to serve on the harbor…
David and Sharon McLucas are the owners of Forgotten Images: A Traveling Educational Exhibit and Museum. Their exhibit features thousands of lost and forgotten artifacts that span two centuries of the African American experience in America. After spending nearly 20 years amassing a personal collection of Black History artifacts, the couple has taken…