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.
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to spotlight current leaders making a change, today. Introducing Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D. Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D. received his undergraduate degree in biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, graduating in three years. While at Morehouse, he received the Frederick E. Mapp Prize in Biology for excellence in biology.…
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.
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to spotlight current leaders making a change, today. Steve Neal has been a long-time community leader in the Los Angeles area. Dedicating his career as an advocate in the labor, nonprofit, healthcare, clergy and public office work sectors, he has long been recognized as a servant leader for his ability to…
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.
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to spotlight current leaders making a change, today. Mrs. Wade is the CEO of New Hope Homes, a senior living facility in the 6th District of Long Beach. In her role as CEO she oversees the day to day operations of the 140 Unit apartment community. She provides the New…
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to spotlight current leaders making a change, today. Darick J. Simpson is President of the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation. In 2020 he was also honored as the California State University Long Beach, Leadership In Residence. Before joining the Miller Foundation in 2019 Mr. Simpson served as Executive Director…
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…
As we enter #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to spotlight current leaders making a change, today. Introducing Ivy Arlinda Goolsby. Born and raised in Long Beach, CA, Ivy has always had great pride and passion for her city and community. With years of professional career experience and entrepreneurial spirit, she has become a respected leader who is…
We invite all LBUSD Elementary, Middle School and High School students to participate in our #ThePowerOfTruth essay contest, for a chance to win a CASH prize. Truth is the courageous living of our lives in harmony with our ideals. Truth matters both to us as individuals and to society as a whole. As an individual,…