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The 8th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival will be returning to Houghton Park on Saturday, July 6, from 12:00-7:00 PM! Headlining the show for 2019 is Con Funk Shun and DW3.

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In 1948 the World Health Organization selected Apr

In 1948 the World Health Organization selected April 7th for the annual celebration of "World Health Day." This year, the WHO's theme is "building a fairer, healthier world."

Join Vice Mayor Rex Richardson and special guests

Join Vice Mayor Rex Richardson and special guests for a conversation celebrating Mother Doris Topsy-Elvord, the first African American woman to serve on the Long Beach City Council, two-time Vice Mayor, and first African American Harbor Commissioner. April 8th, 5pm. Register Now, Space is Limited. Link in Bio.

This year's National Public Health Week is all abo

This year's National Public Health Week is all about coming together despite the distance. This year's theme is called “Building Bridges to Better Health.” NPHW 2021 will take place completely virtually April 5-11, 2021. ⠀
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Points of discussion will include talking about the importance of mental health during the pandemic.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach is incredibly gra

Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach is incredibly grateful for the City of Long Beach's CARES Act funding as it has allowed us to impact the lives of over 1,200 of the most at-risk families in our Long Beach community. Since March of 2020, we have kept our doors open for full-day services to over 250 children to support them during their distance learning. These funds have helped us keep our staff employed, allowed us to continue our nationally recognized programming, enabled us to increase our mental health check-ups with Club members who are still at home, and helped us support our local struggling restaurants while providing much-needed food to our Club families.

#Verzuz tonight was LEGENDARY. It was a family aff

#Verzuz tonight was LEGENDARY. It was a family affair for the Richardsons. It was great to introduce the babies to such incredible history, right here at home. The @theisleybrothers and @earthwindandfire just gave us a master class. Respect to the kings! Thank you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 @verzuztv @dnice @steveharveyfm #isleybrothers #earthwindandfire

The greatest act of love in history is followed by

The greatest act of love in history is followed by the greatest act of power, wishing everyone an amazing Easter Sunday.

Join Vice Mayor Rex Richardson and special guests

Join Vice Mayor Rex Richardson and special guests for a conversation celebrating Mother Doris Topsy-Elvord, the first African American woman to serve on the Long Beach City Council, two-time Vice Mayor, and first African American Harbor Commissioner. April 8th, 5pm. Register Now, Space is Limited. Link in Bio

#AprilFools! #golongbeach

#AprilFools! #golongbeach

Today we recognize Cesar Chavez, an icon for civil

Today we recognize Cesar Chavez, an icon for civil rights and within the labor movement. Cesar Chavez (born March 31, 1927) worked to establish the National Farm Workers Association (later UFW) alongside Dolores Huerta and these efforts have impacted millions of lives for the better. ⠀
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Cesar Chavez day was recognized as a U.S. Federal holiday by President Obama in 2014, and here in Long Beach, we honor his legacy at Cesar Chavez Park located in District 1! Today we remember an icon and gain inspiration from his legacy.

National Doctor's Day celebrates physicians and th

National Doctor's Day celebrates physicians and their contribution to our lives and communities. While this holiday is celebrated on different dates in a wide variety of countries around the world the United States selected March 30th since it is also the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia during surgery in 1842. This year, National Doctor’s Day takes on increased significance as we recognize the hard work of our medical professionals here in Long Beach, including our very own Dr. Anissa Davis. Today let's thank our doctors and healthcare workers for supporting our communities throughout this pandemic!

Doris Topsy-Elvord, affectionately known as “Mot

Doris Topsy-Elvord, affectionately known as “Mother Doris,” is a citywide gem and living legend.

She was the first African-American woman to serve on the Long Beach City Council, a two-time Vice Mayor (twice the Vice), and the first African American Harbor Commissioner in our city’s history.

Her accomplishments include championing the Small Business Enterprise program at the Port of Long Beach, the Green Port policy, and investment into economic inclusion. She laid the foundation for leaders citywide, including myself.

On Tuesday, April 6th, the Long Beach City Council will consider a recommendation to name the new Houghton Park Regional Community Center in honor of Mother Doris Topsy-Elvord.

We will also direct the City Manager to identify additional sites of significance to the African American community, and all underrepresented communities, for the purposes of historic preservation, landmarking, and inclusion in the updated Citywide Historic Context Statement.

Special thanks to the members of the steering committee and to Councilwoman Suely Saro, Councilmember Roberto Uranga, and Councilmember Al Austin for joining in this proposal.

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The Cares Act Funding allowed us to continue our H

The Cares Act Funding allowed us to continue our HOME (Homeless Outreach Management and Engagement) Operations. This program provides individuals experiencing homelessness with Street Outreach, Case Management and Medical Services in the field. By utilizing our Ambulance Unit, we were able to connect with those experiencing homelessness and connect them to critical services to help them exit street-level homelessness. - ⠀
Cassandra Martinez, MSW⠀
President | Searchlight Society

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