In celebration of Library Lovers’ Month and Black History Month, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation is proud to host a free virtual celebration with Long Beach author Elise Bryant and Library Foundation Honorary Director Senator Lena A. Gonzalez. Elise’s debut YA novel, Happily Ever Afters, was released this year by HarperCollins as a lead title....
The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) will host a virtual gathering for guests representing diverse communities of business, academia, government, community and faith-based organizations to welcome distinguished speaker Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, at the “Faith in Justice” 30th Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast on Thursday, February 18, 2020 at 8:30 am (Pacific Time). This year’s...
In celebration and recognition of Black History Month, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s February Downtown Discussions virtual event will address the topic, “The Black Experience in Long Beach: Past, Present, and Future.” On February 23 at 9 AM, a panel of local Black activists, faith leaders, municipal professionals, business owners, and community leaders will convene...
In celebration of Black History Month, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s upcoming Virtual Taste of Downtown event will feature all Black-owned businesses based in Downtown, as well as performances by local Black artists. DLBA encourages the community to tune in on February 26, 6-9 PM, on Facebook @DowntownLongBeach for the streamed event showcasing the offerings...
Workshop 2 – Saturday, February 27, 2021 New Laws, New Year. Presented by Ashleigh N. Stone, Esq., Stone Law Firm, PC and Omar Herrera, Taxco The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), announces the return of its Winter Small Business Workshop Series. The Winter Small Business Workshop Series is another educational resource to help support small...
On Saturday, February 27, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its nineteenth annual African-American Festival as a virtual online festival, streaming live from the Aquarium of the Pacific. Anyone can tune in for free from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This virtual event will feature African and African-American music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays....
It’s time to celebrate all things pi(e)! It might look a little different this year, but we are ready to serve your favorite pies to celebrate this fun (and delicious!) day! One lucky guest will win a Pie Club Membership! Pie Club Membership gives you free pie all year long - an $800 value! Pi(e)...
Workshop 3 – Saturday, March 27, 2021 Action Plan(ning). Pesented by Kena Fuller, Fuller Management Corporation and Ashleigh N. Stone, Esq., Stone Law Firm, PC The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), announces the return of its Winter Small Business Workshop Series. The Winter Small Business Workshop Series is another educational resource to help support small...
In celebration and recognition of Women’s History Month, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s March Downtown Discussions virtual event will address the topic, “Supporting Women in the Workplace.” On March 30 at 11 AM, a panel of local and national female business leaders will discuss the unique strengths and ongoing challenges faced by women in the workforce...
The Entrepreneur and Small Business Education Series is a partnership between the Downtown Long Beach Alliance and Long Beach State University’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The education series is focused on providing the tools and skills needed to start and run a successful business. The Entrepreneur and Small Business Education Series is a six-week...
