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Black and Brown communities are the lifeblood of Los Angeles culture, but it would not exist without the strength, love, and courage of Black and Brown mothers that have helped shape the many lives here. From securing a stable life to creating a foundation of success for their children, the mothers in these communities are
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4444 ViewsMarsha Naify was born and raised in San Francisco but moved to Long Beach in the 1970s where she became involved with the local lesbian and gay community. In Long Beach, Ms. Naify opened the Community Coffee House/Hot Java in the late 1990s with the intent of uniting the LGBT community in the area referred
Read More7070 ViewsFor this Mother’s Day, we’re providing you with a list of diverse restaurants and bars to keep mom filled with love, food, and booze. Whether she likes a traditional American-style brunch with eggs benedicts and mimosas or if she’s a momma who likes a bit of assortment in her life, we’ve chosen 4 different locations
Read More4545 ViewsHola Long Beach, Te traemos las últimas noticias locales para la semana del 8 de mayo. La Feria de Recursos “Sanando a Través de la Comunidad” celebra el Mes de Salud Mental y el Mes de la Herencia Asiático-Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico El viernes 12 de mayo de 2023, la ciudad será
Read More5656 ViewsHello Long Beach! Here are this week’s local news highlights to kick off the week of May 8, 2023. “Healing Through Community” Resource Fair celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month On Friday, May 12, 2023, the city will be hosting “Healing Through Community,” a free mental health resource fair
Read More4545 ViewsEl Cinco de Mayo es una celebración cultural popular aquí en los Estados Unidos, con la mayor celebración teniendo lugar aquí en Los Ángeles. Aunque el día festivo no se celebra ampliamente en México, el Cinco de Mayo en los Estados Unidos ha adquirido un significado completamente diferente y se utiliza como una forma de
Read More9494 ViewsCinco de Mayo is a popular cultural celebration here in the U.S. with the largest celebration taking place right here in Los Angeles. Although the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico, U.S. Cinco De Mayo has taken on a whole different meaning in the U.S. and is used as a way to celebrate Mexican
Read More5858 ViewsVanessa Romain served as a board member of the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade for decades and worked on the first festival in 1984. She has worked a fulfilling career as a social worker, human rights activist, and leader with Southern California Women for Understanding. Below are some of her experiences working for
Read More5454 Views2ND & PCH – Cinco De Mayo Celebration From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 2nd & PCH will be having a free Cinco De Mayo celebration with Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi performances. There will be free balloon twisting and face painting on Seaport Way for kids along with fiesta character performances and meet &
Read More6969 ViewsPride is an important celebration that commemorates the progress made in the advancement of LGBTQ civil rights. These celebrations have played a vital role in providing a platform for members of the community to advocate for equality, express their identities, and celebrate love and acceptance. The history of where Pride events all started is notably
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