The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) celebrates diversity and equality for all through its annual Black History Month Celebration. The Black History Month theme for this year is “Black Resistance”. Historical perspectives, current events, and positive future outcomes continue to motivate and inspire Black Americans to fight for “freedom, justice, and equality”, “self-determination”, and “social transformation”.
2023 Black History Month Newsletter
The Sound of Resistance - Black History Month Playlist:
The Black History Month Committee extends a warm invite to all to participate and support the various activities planned for this month.
Black History Month - Long Beach and Beyond
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February 1-4, 2023
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Black History Month at Long Beach Public Libraries
Hip Hop History Makers Live for Black History Month
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Meet true black history and hip-hop royalty. With a conversation and book signing with Lonzo and Cli N Tel and Dj Yella of NWA.
Hosted by: Alonzo Williams
Chase Bank
1200 S Figueroa St Ste 100, Los Angeles, CAStrength Behind Us, Greatness Before Us
Friday, February 3, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Roots of Slavery Exhibit, African Market Place, Shades of Her Photos, Duke Givens Photo Exhibit, The Middle Passage Experience, Children’s Activities,PERFORMANCES: PHILOSPHY, MICAH BOURNES, WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE, YOUTH BHM ORTATORS
Hosted by: Elite Skills Development, African American Cultural Center Long Beach, The Six, Infinity Enrichment
Expo Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Ave, Long BeachInstagram: @aaclb
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AACCLB | HomeCalifornia State University Long Beach Black Graduate Student Game Night Friday, February 3 at 4pm
Hosted by: Presented by College of Education
Beale's Texas BBQ
16400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long BeachInstagram: @csulb.bsu
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY & WELLNESS Saturday, February 4, 1:00pm to 6pm
Celebrate Black History and accomplishments by championing Black Health and Wellness. Family Fun, Health Tips, Books, and Dancing, Giveaways! A/A Griot Workshop
Hosted by: Elite Skills Development, African American Cultural Center Long Beach, The Six, Infinity Enrichment
Expo Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Ave, Long BeachOrigin of the Equal Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Collection & Display
Friday, February 3 - April 29, 2023BSU Elders will encourage dialogue between businesses, artists, and the community through an exhibit that will cover Dr. Joseph L. White, founder of EOP, History of EOP, Black Studies, Black Student Union, Campus and Community Impact, Community Improvement League, Anthony “Tony” Wilkins.
Presented by Black Student Union Elders Association Collection and Display
Hosted by: California State University Black Student Union Elders Association, Historical Society of Long Beach
Historical Society of Long Beach
4260 Atlantic AveInstagram:
@csulb.bsu
Willie Elston 561.884.7410 -
February 5-11, 2023
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Black History Month at Long Beach Public Libraries
Long Beach Libraries Printable Brochure Black History Month Kickoff
Thursday, Feb 8, 12pm-2pm
Celebrate Black History Month at the Beach. Learn about Black Student Orgs, connect with Black community, and engage Black History.
Hosted by: California State University Long Beach Black Resource Center and Beach Pride Events
CSULB - USU Southwest Terrace
1212 N Bellflower Blvd.Instagram:
@csulb_bfas
CSULB Cultural Heritage MonthsBlack/African American Heritage Month Kick Off
Thursday, February 9, 12pm – 2pm
Join us as we kick off Black African American Heritage month with food, music, performers & resource fair. Come celebrate the start of Black Heritage Month and our return to campus. Learn about the various resources available on campus, and enjoy some Soul Food, giveaways, and music.
Long Beach City College
LAC A Quad (Between Building A and Carson)
4901 E Carson StreetBlack Heritage Events, LBCC Pan African Film Festival – Experience a new story of Imagination
Thursday, February 9 – 20, 2023
Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw & XD
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
4020 Marlton Ave. Los Ageles, CA24th Annual, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Thursday, February 9, 11am – 1pm
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and embrace the dream in solidarity and service
Hosting By: ASI, OMA, BSU, BFAS, Sister Friends, Africana Studies, SLD Photo
CSULB - USU Ballroom
1212 N Bellflower Blvd.Instagram:
@csulb_bfas
@csulbsisterfriends49
CSULB Cultural Heritage MonthsWakanda Forever Screening
Friday, February 10, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come to a free screening of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever and enjoy some free pizza, popcorn, and drinks!
Long Beach City College, Nordic Lounge
(LAC Bldg. E)
4901 E Carson StreetInstagram:
@lbccstudentlife
Black Heritage Events, LBCCCultural Chat: Ethiopia Saturday, February 11, 12 – 2pm
Culture Chat series' kickoff, featuring Ethiopia!
The program will feature guest speakers, a Q & A session, arts and crafts, and a taste of the culture!Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
5870 Atlantic Ave 90805Long Beach Public Library
Contact Phone: 562.570.1047Peace, Love, and Black History Saturday, February 11, 12pm -4pm
COVID 19 Information, Community Resources & Health Screenings, Free Food, Music, Family Fun Activities, Black History and Valentine's Day Celebration
Hosted by: Long Beach COVID 19 Task Force
Macarthur Park
1321 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach 90813Instagram:
@centro_cha -
February 12 - 18, 2023
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Black History Month at Long Beach Public Libraries
Long Beach Libraries Printable Brochure Forgotten Images
Monday, February 13, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The African American Artifacts Exhibit will showcase the unique culture of the African diaspora. The Exhibit will run from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, followed by a reception from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Long Beach City College
PCC Student Union
1305 E Pacific Coast HwyLBCC - Black Heritage Events Forgotten Images
Tuesday, February 14, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The African American Artifacts Exhibit will showcase the unique culture of the African diaspora. The Exhibit will run from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, followed by a reception from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Long Beach City College, LAC Nordic Lounge (Bldg. E)
4901 E Carson StreetLBCC - Black Heritage Events Sip & Paint
Tuesday, February 14, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrating Black Love through art & conversation.
Long Beach City College
(LAC-Lower Level of Building E)
4901 E Carson StreetInstagram: @lbccstudentlife
LBCC - Black Heritage EventsResistance Scholarship and Africana Studies: Alliances and Struggles
Tuesday, February 14 11:00am - 12:15pm
Hosted by: SFSU & CSULBVirtual Meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 891 5983 5749Instagram: @csulb.bsu
CSULB Cultural Heritage MonthsHonor Your Crown
Wednesday, February 15, 3pm-4pm
Covering the significance of black hair and how it has influenced black women and the world.
Hosted by: Queen II Queen.
CSULB - USU Ballroom
1212 N Bellflower Blvd.
CSULB Cultural Heritage MonthsNavigating Mental Health
Wednesday, February 15, 3pm
A safe space to discuss the history and impact of mental health and wellness for the Black Community.2025 E 7th Street
Long Beach, CA
90804Register Here! Black Prophetic Fire: An Evening of Philosophy, Politics, and Culture with Dr. Cornel West
Thursday, February 16, 5:30 pm - 6:30pm
RSVP RequiredVirtual Meeting Sign up here! A Gathering of Black Magic
Thursday, February 16, 6pm - 8pmPresentation of California Reparations Task Force
Hosted by: Elite Skills Development, African American Resource Center
Salvation Army - Lighthouse Hall
3060 Long Beach Blvd.Instagram: @eliteskillsdev
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February 19 - 25, 2023
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Long Beach Advancing Peace Presents: Soulful Sundae
Sunday, February 19, 2023, 3-5 pmFeaturing: Lester Barrie, Evelyn Knight and Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Def Poetry Jam Sekou Andrews
Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center (RAHEC)
6335 Myrtle Ave Long Beach, CA 90805Email:
cathy.snuggs@longbeach.govPrintable Flyer | RSVP 6th Annual 2023 Los Angeles Black History Month Festival
Sunday, February 19, 11 am - 6 pm
This event year will highlight "Health & Wellness" as well as focus on "Literature". Programming will include guest speakers for a in-depth community forum on topics that affect the mind and body within the African American communities today.
Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex
5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CAGet your FREE tickets here! Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (“JCOD”)- “A Healing Space Event”
Sunday, February 19th 12-4 pm
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Recreation Center
905 E El Segundo Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90059Virtual Black History Month Umoja 5k
Sunday, February 19 - Sunday, February 26
Join us this Black History Month for a 5k race commemorating our past, present and continued Black excellence.
Virtual Event Sign up here!
Black History Month Umoja 5K | Info
Instagram: @kafeiweBlack History Month - Health and Wellness Resource Fair & Community Event
Thursday, February 23, 11 am - 3 pm3965 S Vermont Ave.
(3rd Floor)
Los Angeles, CA 900372nd Annual Black History Month Performance Art Showcase
Thursday, February 23, 3-5 pmShowcase will be a display of student and local talent that pays tribute to the Black and African American Experience.
Long Beach City College LAC
Auditorium (Building J)
4901 E Carson StreetLBCC - Black Heritage Events Live Black History Month Umoja 5k
February 25, 2023, 8am – 12pm
Dockweiler State Beach
1200 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CASign up here!
Black History Month Umoja 5K | Info
Instagram: @kafeiweBlack History Month Prosperity Market @ CAM
Saturday, February 25, 2023
As Black History Month ends, celebrate Black farmers, chefs, and entrepreneurs at the Prosperity Market pop-up at CAAM! Expect your favorite farmers market goodies like fresh fruits
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037Instagram:
@CAAMINLA54th NAACP Image Awards Saturday, February 25, 8/7pm central time
On Black Entertainment Television NAACP Image Awards Instagram:
@NAACPIMAGEAWARDJustice Together Freedom Festival
Saturday, February 25, 11 am - 5 pmHistoric Leimert Park Village
4337 Degnan Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90008Informational Flyer Black Health Expo
Saturday, February 25, 10am – 4pm
Hosted by: Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Long Beach Chapter.
Next to Long Beach Truck Supply
729 West Anaheim St. Suite C, Long Beach Ca 90813Instagram: @socalblackchamber
Aquarium of the Pacific Presents: The 21 Annual African American Festival
Saturday & Sunday, February 25 - 26th
Hip-hop and break-dancers, Mardi Gras second line dancers, live jazz, interactive drum circle, and more. The African American Scholars will be announced on Saturday @1pm.Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802Making Black America a Social Celebration of Black Joy in Music, Dance, and Community
Saturday, February 25th, 4 pm - 7 pmExpo Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Ave.
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February 26 -28, 2023
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MOLAA AFRO-LATINX FESTIVAL
February 26, 11am-5pm
Come celebrate the cultural diversity of the Americas and the African influence in Latin America at MOLAA’s Afro-Latinx Festival! Experiencing a mixture of customs from African and Mestizo peoples in the Americas including live performances, cultural exhibitions, local vendors, food, and more!
Museum of Latin Art (MOLAA)
628 Alamitos Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802
RSVP Here! Sankofa Parent Village In Partnership With Shields For Families Presents: The Bounce Back: How We Are Reclaiming Our History
Monday, February 27, 6pm – 8pm
Virtual Register here! Tuesday, February 28, 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Collaborative event with CSULB. Screening of Manchild: The Schea Cotton Story, followed by keynote and Q&A with the former professional basketball player.CSULB - Beach Auditorium
1212 N Bellflower Blvd.Instagram: @csulb.bsu
CSULB Cultural Heritage Months -
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Black History Month Planning Committee Bake Sale
Bake Sale Printable Flyer Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services Biweekly Staff Meeting Black History Presentation:
Peggy Preacely by Dr. Anissa DavisWednesday, February 1st, 2023, 8:45am
Featuring: Leaders of Black residence in Long Beach
Hosted by: Director, Kelly Colopy
Virtual MS Teams Racial Equity 101 Training
(This training is full and not open to the public)
Wednesday, February 15, 3 pm – 4:30 pmHosted by: Racial and Health Equity Team, Kevin Hatcher and Harold De La Cruz.
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
5870 Atlantic Ave 90805Long Beach Health and Human Services Biweekly Staff Meeting Black History Presentation: Program Spotlight: Black Infant Health Gwendolyn Manning, Angie Dixon-Hamlett, and team members. Wednesday, February 15th, 8:45am
Featuring: Leaders of Black residence in Long Beach
Hosted by: Director, Kelly Colopy
Teams Meeting Long Beach Advancing Peace Presents: Soulful Sundaes
Sunday, February 19, 2023, 3-5 pmFeaturing: Lester Barrie, Evelyn Knight and Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Def Poetry Jam Sekou Andrews
Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center (RAHEC), 6335 Myrtle Ave Long Beach, CA 90805
Email:
cathy.snuggs@longbeach.gov
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