During Women’s History Month, LaVerne Duncan posed this question to 15 women leaders: These are difficult times. How do you navigate the challenges? Click PLAY on the video below to hear their answers (7 minutes) – Click here to learn more about “Powerful Women Speak”, our March 2022 Women’s History Month forum.
To celebrate Women’s History Month this year, the Andy Street Community Association presented Powerful Women Speak, an hour-long forum. Hear a select group of influential female voices share their truth about the most important issues facing our community. Click PLAY to watch the full forum below (1 hour 8 minutes). Veronica J Holcomb – Leadership…
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…
An inspirational quote from an inspiring person! Introducing Autrilla “Sheba” Gillis! “The only missed opportunities in life are the ones that you do not take. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone and always step out on faith.” Autrilla “Sheba” Gillis is a life-long Long Beach resident with a legacy in Long Beach community…
As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight women who face challenges head on. In our #PowerfulWomenSpeak series, we asked how do we navigate the challenges? This is what Barbara Sullivan had to say – “I look at a challenge as an opportunity to make choices. So I use all of my resources to…
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight strong women who are making history, today! Introducing Dr. Minnie Douglas. Dr. Minnie Douglas is a native of Texas but a longtime resident of Long Beach. A Long Beach City College Professor Emeritus, where she served as Associate Degree Nursing Program Instructor and Director, as well as…
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight strong women who are making history, today! Introducing Wilma Powell. Wilma Powell, also known as “The Regulator,” changed the way women’s roles are viewed at ports across the nation and the world. She is the first woman in the nation to hold the position of Chief…
To celebrate Black History Month in Long Beach, we invited all Long Beach Unified School District elementary, middle school and high school students to participate in the Andy Street Community Association The Power Of Truth Essay Competition, for a chance to win a CASH prize. The winners were announced on February 25, 2022 during a…
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…
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 commission, has died. She was 90. Topsy-Elvord’s last public appearance came in August when…