BlackHistoryLB.com is pleased to invite you to Grace & Glory United in Harmony Gospel Brunch on the historic Queen Mary, Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Join us for a soulful celebration of gospel music, community heritage, and unity aboard Long Beach’s iconic Queen Mary.
Reparations: A Solidarity of Purpose, our 2025 Black History Month celebration. We invited our community to explore the rich heritage of Black Culture through music and film, expert panel discussions regarding reparations solutions, and a special luncheon featuring honorees of California Senate District 33 & CEO Diversity Award Honorees. In collaboration with Senate Majority Leader, Lena…
Save the date! On February 22, we are screening The Big Payback at the iconic Art Theater of Long Beach. The film follows the journey of Evanston, Illinois, the first U.S. city to implement a reparations program for Black residents, sparking a nationwide conversation on racial justice and economic equity. Following the screening, engage in…
You’re invited to join us for Reparations: A Solidarity of Purpose. Enjoy performances exploring the rich heritage of Black Culture through music and film, expert panel discussions regarding reparations solutions, and a special luncheon featuring honorees of California Senate District 33 & CEO Diversity Awards. In collaboration with Senate Majority Leader, Lena Gonzalez & Long…
On December 12, 2024, a celebration was held aboard the iconic Queen Mary to honor the accomplishments of outgoing Long Beach Councilman Al Austin of the 8th District, who was concluding his remarkable service to our community. This special reception was a unique opportunity to express our collective gratitude for his 12 years of tireless…
LBTV produced this video recap of the 2024 Black History Month Luncheon, held February 17, 2024, at the Expo Arts Center in Long Beach California. 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…
Enjoy these photos from the 2024 Black History Month Luncheon, held in Long Beach, California on February 17, 2024, at the Expo Arts Center. Photos by Thad Jackson.
Video from Reflections of 1619, a podcast series produced by Antonio Pedro Ruiz and Thomas Fields. Featuring 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. This video was presented at the 2024 Legacy of Resilience Black History Month Celebration.…
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…
