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On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Historical Society of Long Beach invites history lovers and curious minds to partake in the 27th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour. This event will be held at the Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemeteries, where whispers of forgotten souls stir in the breeze and
Easterseals Southern California (ESSC), an organization dedicated to assisting over 15,000 individuals with disabilities across So Cal, is gearing up for its 23rd Annual Strides for Disability Walk at Marina Green Park on Saturday, Oct. 21. All proceeds from the event directly support ESSC programs, including critical services like autism therapy, adult day services, child
Long Beach Pride is finally here! This Saturday and Sunday, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies will come together to celebrate their authentic selves, spread the message of equality, and revel in a weekend of unapologetic pride. The 40th Annual Long Beach Pride Celebration will be held at Marina Green Park and Rainbow Lagoon Park
Axiom Kitchen Smoked Meats & BBQ, in collaboration with local BBQ vendors, will host a special event to provide a multi-course BBQ lunch for over 250 homeless individuals at the Long Beach Rescue Mission on Tuesday, May 30. This initiative aims to extend the celebration of National BBQ Month to those who were unable to
From May 31 – June 11, Long Beach Architecture Week (LBAW) will be hosting an event series that will give community members the chance to explore the city’s rich architecture through tours, educational talks, and community events. From the historic Villa Riviera that towers over downtown to the decorated structures on the Long Beach Harbor
Ellen Ward was on the cutting edge of the gay liberation movement; in 1975, she and her partners created the famous Que Sera with ambiance and good music on Seventh Street in Long Beach. Ward was an advocate for safe gathering places for lesbians, and bars were one of those important spaces. Born in 1937
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
Marsha 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
Vanessa 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
Pride 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
