2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration

Our rhythms tell our history. Andy Street Long Beach invites you to experience our first fully-virtual FREE Black History Month Celebration: Rhythm In Black. Interact with speakers from throughout the community, enjoy performances from local artists and musicians, and be immersed in the Black experience of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow from all corners of the diaspora. Celebrate with us on Feb 5, 2021.

Rhythm In Black welcomes people from all walks of life to experience “Forgotten Images”, our exhibit of authenticated works of writing, art, and artifacts of African heritage from the 1600’s to the modern Civil Rights Era. Come be immersed in African music & art and join discussions about their transformational power on our youth. Or simply expand your horizons with an exciting dive into African culture.

DJ Monalisa Murray – 2021 Black History Highlight VIDEO

DJ Monalisa Murray was part of the 2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration DJ Showcase. Tune in after the “Powerful Women Speak” Forum for her DJ set as we celebrate Women’s History Month in Long Beach. Monalisa Murray has been associated with quality music and events in Los Angeles and across the…

Sir Jinx – 2021 Black History Highlight VIDEO

Sir Jinx was part of the 2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration DJ Showcase. Let’s keep the party going with his one-hour long DJ set as we celebrate Black History Month in Long Beach. Sir Jinx was featured in the blockbuster movie Straight Outta Compton. and has worked with many known legendary artists like…

Vice Mayor Rex Richardson – 2021 Black History Month Highlight VIDEO

Mayor Rex Richardson, Long Beach Vice Mayor at the time, gives a perspective on racial equity at the 2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration. This presentation is part of a series of highlights that we are sharing as we celebrate Black History Month in Long Beach.

Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely – Black History Month Highlight VIDEO

Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely gives a perspective on history at the 2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration. This presentation is part of a series of highlights that we’ll be sharing as we celebrate Black History Month in Long Beach.

Darick J. Simpson Keynote Address – Black History Month Highlight VIDEO

Darick J. Simpson Keynote Address was presented at the 2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration. This video is part of a series of 2021 highlights that we’ll be sharing as we celebrate Black History Month in Long Beach.

CEO Roundtable – 2021 Black History Month Highlight VIDEO

The CEO Roundtable – How to Engage Communities of Color was a panel discussion held during the 2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration. This panel is the first of a series of highlights that we’ll be sharing as we celebrate Black History Month in Long Beach. Long Beach Councilmember Al Austin, Moderator Carolyn…