Black Heritage Events
LBCC Black Student Success Week (BSSW)
Vision to Action: Building Systems and Structures for Black Student Success
DAY/TIME: April 24 – April 28, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
IN-PERSON VIEWING: CCC Black Hour at LAC, SJIC (Building E)
Administrators, faculty, staff, and students from across the California Community College system are invited to join us to discuss successful approaches to ensure Black and African American students succeed at California community colleges.
- Monday, April 24 – The Holistic Black Student Experience: We Are Not a Monolith
- Tuesday, April 25 – Supporting Black Student Success through Racially Equitable State Policy
- Wednesday, April 26 – Transition to Workforce and Livable Wages
- Thursday, April 27 – Programming for Black Student Success
- Friday, April 28 – The Diaspora Dialogues: Educators’ Reflections from Ghana
Follow Black Student Success Week on Twitter and Instagram for updates and more information.
Reflections on Ghana
DAY/TIME: Mon., April 24, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
LOCATION: LAC, T-1200
Join members of the LBCC Faculty and Staff (aka Ghana One) who attended the 1st All African Diaspora Education Summit as they reflect on their experiences traveling back to the motherland and the impact this journey has had on the work the Ghana One members do at the college.
Keeping It 100 (Panel Discussion)
DAY/TIME: Tue., April 25, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
LOCATION: LAC, T-1200
To “Keep it 100″ means to keep it as real as possible and that is exactly what this panel will be doing. A panel of successful Black professionals will be sharing their success stories, how to overcome obstacles, and offer useful tips on navigating spaces that may not have been designed for Black people.
Panel discussion moderated by Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Lee Douglas, exploring the realities of navigating academic/career spaces as African Americans.
Come engage and ask questions!
Book Discussion with Dr. Akua
DAY/TIME: Wed., April 26, 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
LOCATION: LAC, A-1097
Join us for an engaging conversation with author Dr. Chike Akua, where we explore the 7 steps to Black Student Success.
Shining a Light on Mental Darkness – Sara Lowery
DAY/TIME: Thur., April 27, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
LOCATION: LAC, Nordic Lounge (Bldg. E)
What can students learn?
- How to be more comfortable reaching out for support?
- How to take personal responsibility by taking action to improve their health, and the health of others?
- The skills needed to access and utilize healthcare resources on campus and in the community.
- How to increase self-awareness, confidence, and communication skills?
Black Male Excellence – Shop Talk (FREE HAIR CUTS)
DAY/TIME: Thur., April 27, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: LAC, Building “A” (Quad area facing Carson Street in front of Welcome Center)
Please join us in an engaging conversation regarding topics related to the Black Male Experience. Appointments are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
RSVP here by April 15, 2023
Black Hour Wrap-up Kick-Back
DAY/TIME: Fri., April 28, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
LOCATION: LAC, SJIC (Building E)
Join us for an informal gathering to share space and discuss key takeaways from the week-long Black Hour webinar series.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Please note for Accommodations: At least 72 hours prior to the event, (562) 938-4558 (voice), (562) 353-4217 (videophone), & dsps-staff@lbcc.edu // Sign Language Interpreting, please contact Stephanie Bonales at sbonales@lbcc.edu or (562) 938-4918.
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, 5 business days prior to the event, please contact Human Resources Staff at cart@lbcc.edu *requests are based on provider availability*
BSSW Offered by the Chancellor’s Office
THE BLACK HOUR (A series of daily webinars hosted from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Administrators, faculty, staff, and students from across the California Community College system are invited to join us to discuss successful approaches to ensure Black and African American students succeed at California community colleges.
DAY/TIME: April 24 – April 28
The Chancellor’s office will be offering the following virtual activities for the week:
- Monday, April 24 – The Holistic Black Student Experience: We Are Not a Monolith
- Tuesday, April 25 – Supporting Black Student Success through Racially Equitable State Policy
- Wednesday, April 26 – Transition to Workforce and Livable Wages
- Thursday, April 27 – Programming for Black Student Success
- Friday, April 28 – The Diaspora Dialogues: Educators’ Reflections from Ghana
THE STUDENT HOUR (A series of daily webinars hosted from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Students, parents, and influencers are invited to join us for daily webinars to receive information regarding available resources to help current and prospective Black and African American community college students succeed. (Hosted by the ICanGoToCollege.com campaign.)
- Monday, April 24 – Basic Needs Workshop
- Tuesday, April 25 – Meet the Employers
- Wednesday, April 26 – Community College Day
- Thursday, April 27 – Cash for College Workshop
- Friday, April 28 – Financial Intelligence
THE AFTER PARTY (A series of daily small group discussion forums held from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
THE BLACKOUT (A virtual advocacy day event held on April 27, 2023)
You can register now for ALL 2023 Black Student Success Week events and follow Black Student Success Week on Twitter for updates and more information.
Locally at Long Beach City College, please feel free to join us IN-PERSON: CCC Black Hour Viewing at LAC, SJIC (Building E).
Black Heritage Month 2023
Theme: Black Resistance
We celebrate Black Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Black and African Americans who have inspired others to achieve success. Join LBCC in celebrating Black/African American culture and history through a series of wonderful events throughout the month of February. All virtual events will either be hosted through Zoom or presented through our official Long Beach City College YouTube channel.
PLEASE NOTE: Some event days and times may be subject to change.
Black/African American Heritage Month Kick-Off
DAY/TIME: Thur., Feb. 9, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
LOCATION: In front of Bldg. A (between A Building and E. Carson St.)
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.
Wakanda Forever Movie Screening
DAY/TIME: Fri., Feb. 10, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
LOCATION: LAC, Nordic Lounge (Bldg. E)
Come to a free screening of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever and enjoy some free pizza, popocron, and drinks!
Sip & Paint
DAY/TIME: Tue., Feb. 14, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: SJIC (LAC-Lower Level of Building E)
Celebrating Black Love through art & conversation.
Forgotten Images
| EXHIBITION | RECEPTION | |
|---|---|---|
| DATE/TIME | Thur., Feb. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Thur., Feb. 16, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION | PCC, Student Union (Bldg. EE) | PCC, GG-238 |
The African American Artifacts Exhibit will showcase the unique culture of the African diaspora.
Meet Your Village
DAY/TIME: Tue., Feb. 21, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
LOCATION: SJIC (LAC-Lower Level of Building E)
An interactive experience where Black/African American students get to connect with Black/African American Faculty, Staff, and Administrators.
Healing Circle
DAY/TIME: Wed. Feb. 22, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm
LOCATION: LAC Bldg. M, Room 114
Join us for a healing circle to discuss the past and current forms of trauma experienced by Black/African American faculty & staff at LBCC. Two healing circles will be held – the first healing discussion is at 2:00 PM and the second is at 4:00 pm. RSVP is required. Be sure to register as space is limited.
Supporting African American Workers & Economic Justice Panel Discussion & Networking Event
DAY/TIME: Thur., Feb. 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
LOCATION: LBCC Pacific Coast Campus Room GG238
Join us for an opportunity to network, a panel discussion, and refreshments. Brought to you by LBCC’s Labor Center, LA Black Worker Center, and the Black Heritage Month Workgroup.
2nd Annual BHM Performance Arts Showcase
DAY/TIME: Thur., Feb. 23, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: LAC Auditorium (Bldg. J)
The 2nd Annual Black Heritage Month Performing Arts Showcase will be a display of student and local talent that pays tribute to the Black and African American Experience.
African-Centered Belief Systems with Baba Agustin, Santeria and Kofi Osei Ntonni, Akan Tradition of Ghana
DAY/TIME: Fri. Feb. 24, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ZOOM LINK: https://lbcc-edu.zoom.us/j/87948750787
Peoples all over the world have historically built enduring relationships with nature, animals and spiritual beings in order to facilitate healing and connections with ancestral family and friends. For our panel on African-Centered Belief Systems, we welcome Baba Agustin Babalawo/High Priest in the Santeria religion and Kofi Osei Ntonni, Abrafo/Sacred Sacrificer in the Akan tradition of Ghana, West Africa.
Manchild: The Schea Cotton Story Film Screening
DAY/TIME: Tue., Feb. 28, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: CSULB-Beach Auditorium
Collaborative event with CSULB. Screening of Manchild: The Schea Cotton Story, followed by keynote and Q&A with the former professional basketball player.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Please note for Accommodations: At least 72 hours prior to the event, (562) 938-4558 (voice), (562) 353-4217 (videophone), & dsps-staff@lbcc.edu // Sign Language Interpreting, please contact Stephanie Bonales at sbonales@lbcc.edu or (562) 938-4918.
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, 5 business days prior to the event, please contact Human Resources Staff at cart@lbcc.edu *requests are based on provider availability*