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.

Pan-African Flag Raising

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 10th, 11:30AM – 11:55AM
Location: LAC Flagpole near the T-Building

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.

Black History Month Kickoff: A Hundred Years of Joy: Celebrating Our History, Legacy, & Power

Date/Time Tuesday, February 10th, 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Location: LAC – T1200

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.

BHM Sip N Paint

Date/Time: Thursday, February 19th, 2:00PM – 4:00 PM
Location: LAC Bistro

Celebrating Black/ African Americans & the history of Caribbean Carnival through art, conversation, self-care, and creativity. RSVP Here! (RSVP opens on 2/2 @ 8 am

BHM Karaoke Night – Coordinated by the SJIC

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 24th, 4:00PM – 6:00PM
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. 

The Power of You: Owning Your Brand

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 25th, 10:30AM – 2:30pm
Location: LAC, L-103

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. 

STUDENTS ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services , please contact the event contact person and Stephanie Bonales at least 72 hours prior to the event at (562) 938-4918 or sbonales@lbcc.edu.

FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services, please contact the event contact person and Rebecca Lucas at rlucas@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.

If you require Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, please contact the event contact person and Jaymee Hunt at cart@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event. *Please note requests are based on provider availability*