We wish to affirm and elevate the campus community by celebrating the diverse tapestry of intersectional identities that make us LBCC.

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!

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Native American Heritage Month Kickoff: Weaving Together our Past, Present & Future

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 4th, 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Location: LAC E Quad (In Front of the Auditorium)

 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. 

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NAHM Meet your Village: Beading Workshop

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 18th, 1:00-3:30PM
Location: LAC – A Courtyard

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! 

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NAHM Karaoke Night – Coordinated by the SJIC

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 18th, 4:00PM – 5::30PM
Location: LAC B206 -Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC)

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. 

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NAHM Sip N Science

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 19th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: LAC – D135

Nicholas Rajen (member of the Navajo Nation and Kinyaa’áanii Diné/East Indian) will talk about his career and background in soils research as well as a demonstration of foil food web microscopy.    

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. 

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NAHM Sip N Paint 

Date/Time: Thursday, November 20th, 2:00-4:00PM
Location: LAC M114

Celebrating Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month through art, conversation, self care, and creativity (RSVP opens @ 8 am on 11/3) RSVP HERE!

 The Sip N Paint workshop series is designed to provide the campus community with an opportunity to engage their creative sides while sharing space with good people. All participants are provided with a canvas, paints, and other materials to unwind while enjoying artistic expression, good company, food, and sparkling cider.