Providing Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors 

The purpose of all Cultural Heritage and History celebrations is to affirm and elevate students by celebrating the diverse tapestry of intersectional identities that make us LBCC. Through these events, we seek to provide students with mirrors in which to see their identity recognized, honored, and valued. They also serve as windows for students of other identities to gain a deeper appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion. And finally, sliding glass doors, inviting everyone in to fully participate.  

Over time, several events have become staples for our Cultural Heritage months. All were developed by individual work groups and fostered great reviews. In the spirit of collective impact and institutional change, we have now developed a baseline offering of events coordinated by different areas of the college. These efforts are instrumental in ensuring our students feel engaged, validated, empowered, and inspired- one more way for them to know that they belong at Long Beach City College!

LBCC Pride Series: Queer Homecoming

Date/Time: Thursday, October 9th, 5:00–9:00PM
Location: LAC – W201

The LBCC PRIDE workshop series is designed to celebrate and bring awareness to the needs of our LGBTQIA+ community. Rather than holding Pride Month in June, when the campus sees a pronounced dip in foot traffic, the intent is to spread these themed events throughout the year.

Sip ‘N Paint: Latinx Heritage Month X Filipino American History Month

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 14th, 2:00–4:00PM
Location: LAC – M114

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month through art, conversation, self-care, and creativity.  RSVP Here!

Filipino American History Month Kick Off

Date/Time: Thursday, October 16th, 12:00–2:00PM
Location: TTC – Parking Lot 7 (North of LL)

The Kick-Off event is designed to open the month’s festivities/activities by bringing the campus community together in a celebratory fashion to enjoy food, music, entertainment, and curated resources.  

Meet Your Village: Halo-Halo Mixer

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 21st, 12:00–1:30PM
Location: LAC – A Courtyard

Meet Filipina/o/x identifying students, staff, faculty, and administrators at LBCC while enjoying some delicious halo-halo and building community! View flyer here!

The Meet Your Village workshop series is designed to provide the campus community with an opportunity to meet peers, staff, faculty, and administrators who identify as they do. One of many ways for you to know that you have a village that is proud of you, supports you, and is here for you. You belong here!

Stay Ready Series: Halo-Halo Careers

Date/Time: Monday, October 27th, 12:30–2:00PM
Location: LAC – B206, Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC)

Come hear from a panel of Filipina/o/x professionals from a wide range of career fields. Discover what fuels your purpose, gain tips towards your career goals, and find strength in your culture. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP here!

Sip ‘N Science: Pregnancy Nerves: How Nerves Affect Pregnancy

Date/Time: Monday, October 27th, 5:30–6:30PM
Location: TBD

Join LBCC alumn, Dr. Joselyn Stibalis Ramirez-Gutierrez who holds a PHD from John Hopkins University as she shares with usher research on the changes in the nervous system that occur during pregnancy. View flyer here!

The Sip ‘N Science workshop series is designed to engage the LBCC community in science, to show that it is fun and interesting for everyone through non-technical, science-themed talks that anyone can understand!

Beyond the Box: Laban, Kabataan! A Protest Art Workshop

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 28th, 12:00–2:00PM
Location: LAC – M114

Beyond the Box will feature an art workshop hosted by a local Filipino youth organization called SULONG (Students and youth United for LONG-term change). The workshop will highlight the crucial role of Filipinx and Filipinx-American youth in social movements in the Philippines and in the U.S. View flyer here!

The Beyond the Box workshop series is designed to explore the diversity and complexity encompassed within umbrella terms used to represent a wide cross-section of society. The intent is to go “beyond the box” of what pop culture shows us to honor the lived experiences of those placed in it.   

FAHM Karaoke Night 

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 28th, 5:00–6:30PM
Location: LAC – B206, Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC)

Warm up your vocal cords and join the Social Justice Intercultural Center for our Karaoke/Open Mic Night! The Karaoke/Open Mic series is designed to share space in a celebratory way to elevate the voices of and highlight the talent in our campus community.