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Participating Black-Owned Restaurants and Food Businesses to Offer Specials; Collaborative Pop-ups Scheduled for January 24 and January 26 Long Beach, CA – January 16, 2023 – Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as over two dozen of Black-owned local restaurants and food businesses will offer special menu items and special pricing when the 2nd annual Long Beach Black Restaurant Week returns January
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574574 ViewsTop Long Beach Black Chefs to Prepare and Serve Meals at Long Beach Rescue Mission January 17 January 10, 2023 – (Long Beach, CA) – Organized by non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage, the 2nd annual Long Beach Black Restaurant Week will kick off with three dining events for some very special guests. Eight Long Beach Black chefs/food business owners will treat over 200 homeless men, women and children
Read More637637 ViewsTo honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Long Beach is hosting its 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr Parade and Celebration this coming Saturday, January 14th. The parade will kickoff at Anaheim St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. at 10 am. A celebration at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park (1950 Lemon Ave.)
Read More546546 ViewsThe story of the Three Wise Men, also known as the Magi, goes back to Biblical times. In the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, it is said that a group of wise men from far away lands followed a star in the sky and arrived at Bethlehem just after Jesus was born. The three wise men brought gifts of gold,
Read More565565 ViewsThe Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) recently earned the Insurance Services Office’s (ISO) top rating for their national Public Protection Classification (PPC) Program, an accomplishment achieved by less than 1 percent of fire departments across the nation. “This recognition is a reflection of the importance that Long Beach continues to place on public safety,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We are
Read More454454 ViewsGranbury, Texas — The removal of LGBTQ-themed books from the library of the Granbury, Texas, school district is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s civil rights division. “The Office for Civil Rights can confirm that there is an open investigation into Granbury ISD under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,” according to a statement Tuesday from
Read More422422 ViewsSome prizes are hardly worth winning. Being the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) falls into that category. After a disastrous showing in the midterms, the party is looking for a scapegoat, and at least some Republicans believe they have found the perfect one in Ronna McDaniel. McDaniel is currently head of the Republican National Committee (RNC). Handpicked by
Read More460460 ViewsWith Black History Month around the corner, businesses are gearing up to spotlight and celebrate the importance of the Black community, history and culture that is what makes Black History Month so special. Here in Long Beach we have a 8 day long celebration in the form of Black Restaurant Week that leads right into Black History Month. Launched in
Read More585585 ViewsEvery year around January 15th, all around the country we celebrate and remember the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the civil rights movement. Our beloved city Long Beach particularly celebrates by having an annual parade in his honor, this year would be the 34th Annual Celebration. Unfortunately due to covid we will be celebrating and viewing
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