We celebrate Black\u00a0Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Black and\u00a0African\u00a0Americans 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.<\/p>\n
Pan-African Flag Raising <\/p>\n
Date\/Time: Tuesday, February 10th, 11:30AM \u2013 11:55AM
Location: LAC Flagpole near the T-Building<\/p>\n
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and honor the African diaspora. The raising of the Pan-African flag recognizes the contributions of Black communities and symbolizes the ongoing fight for equality and justice. This ceremony will honor the shared heritage of people of African descent.<\/p>\n
Black History Month Kickoff:\u00a0A Hundred Years of Joy: Celebrating Our History, Legacy, & Power<\/p>\n
Date\/Time Tuesday, February 10th,\u00a012:00PM \u2013\u00a02:00PM
Location: LAC \u2013 T1200<\/p>\n
The Kick-Off event is designed to open the month\u2019s festivities\/activities by bringing the campus community together in a celebratory fashion to enjoy food, music, entertainment, and curated resources.<\/p>\n
BHM Sip N Paint<\/p>\n
Date\/Time: Thursday, February 19th, 2:00PM \u2013 4:00 PM
Location: LAC Bistro<\/p>\n
Celebrating Black\/ African Americans & the history of Caribbean Carnival through art, conversation, self-care, and creativity. RSVP Here!<\/a> (RSVP opens on 2\/2 @ 8 am<\/p>\n BHM Karaoke Night\u00a0\u2013 Coordinated by the SJIC<\/p>\n Date\/Time:\u00a0Tuesday, February 24th, 4:00PM \u2013 6:00PM 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Power of You: Owning Your Brand<\/p>\n Date\/Time: Wednesday, February 25th, 10:30AM \u2013 2:30pm Mark your calendar for February 25th, 2026 to join Devyn McDonald S, co-owner of TEAM Wellness, for a day of EMPOWERMENT featuring interactive cultural and mindful wellness activities and soul-nourishing discussions for LBCC Black students and the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n STUDENTS ONLY \n FACULTY AND STAFF
Location:\u00a0LAC B206 -Social Justice Intercultural Center\u00a0(SJIC)<\/p>\n
Location: LAC, L-103<\/p>\n
If you require Sign language interpreting services or
\n Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)
\n services , please contact the event contact person and
\n Stephanie Bonales at least 72 hours prior to the event at (562)
\n 938-4918 or sbonales@lbcc.edu<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n
\n ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting
\n services, please contact the event contact person and
\n Rebecca Lucas at rlucas@lbcc.edu<\/a> at least 5 business
\n days prior to the event.<\/p>\n