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In a year marked by remembrance and reflection for the Cambodian community, Long Beach-based visual artist Sayon Syprasoeuth has created something beautiful, healing, and long overdue: a coloring and learning book designed to connect a new generation of Cambodian-American kids with the culture, history, and imagination of their ancestors. Released on May 18, 2025, Coloring and Learning about Cambodia in
There’s something about stepping off that ferry in Avalon that just… hits different. The pace slows down. The light shifts. The buildings feel like they’re from a postcard someone actually mailed you — not the kind you buy and forget to send. And the air? It’s not just ocean breeze. It’s like the island exhales for you. It’s hard to
Whether or not you’re heading to the official Long Beach Pride festival, there’s something important to remember: Pride is not a gated event. It’s everywhere we are.  It’s in our bars, cafés, bookstores, art shows, dance floors, and street corners. It’s in the day-to-day work of queer-owned businesses, nonprofit organizers, and neighbors who hold this community together — not
Pride didn’t start with a stage. It didn’t begin with DJs, floats, or wristbands. It began with resistance. In 1969, trans women of color stood up against police brutality at the Stonewall Inn in New York. That act of defiance sparked a global movement—one rooted not in sponsorships or production value, but in survival, dignity, and the urgent demand to
The OUTBAC Challenge Course at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a unique facility designed to foster collaboration, communication, and personal development. Serving as a premier team-building environment, the course offers participants a hands-on, experiential learning experience aimed at enhancing teamwork and leadership skills. Located on the scenic campus of CSULB, the OUTBAC Challenge Course provides a setting where
In the heavy heat of a Southern California summer in 1914, Long Beach launched one of the earliest known anti-queer crackdowns in U.S. history — a dark chapter known now, quietly, as The Long Beach Purity Raids. It didn’t make national headlines the way Stonewall eventually would. It wasn’t taught in history books or commemorated with a city plaque. It
Something special is happening in Long Beach—and it’s not just the amazing weather, the new upcoming amphitheater, or Grand Prix (though, yes, they’re still pretty amazing). For the first time ever, two of the city’s most trusted voices—the Long Beach Post and Playalarga—are joining forces to spotlight the soul of this city in one big celebration. Introducing the People’s Choice
March has started, and with it comes a chance to honor women who have made a mark in the business sphere. Women’s History Month isn’t only about looking back. It is about acknowledging the tremendous work women do every single day. And right here in Long Beach, there are so many women-owned businesses that are worth a shoutout.  As
A city known for its coastal beauty and diverse community, owes much of its character to the powerful women who have shaped its history. Their stories spanning sports, arts, politics, and beyond have left an indelible mark on the city and its people. Billie Jean King, Doris Topsy-Elvord, Laura Yeager, Misty May-Treanor, Jenni Rivera, and Beverly O’Neill have all played
As we move through February, Long Beach is buzzing with vibrant events to honor Black History Month! This is the perfect opportunity to dive into the rich cultural heritage and remarkable achievements of the African American community. Whether you’re into live performances, thought-provoking discussions, art exhibits, or supporting local businesses at a community market, there’s something exciting for everyone to
