Southern Black Indigenous customs taking root in Long Beach
The Earthlodge Center for Transformation is a non-profit organization founded by Queen Hollins that uses the earth itself to heal.
Soul food and soul care: An entrepreneurial family’s small business empire is expanding
Meet the family behind a soul food restaurant, a smoothie and wellness shop, and a salt lounge—all near St. Mary Medical Center not far from Downtown Long Beach.
Dark Harbor is cancelled this year—but this resident recreated it in his front yard
Ernie Veloz worked at the Queen Mary and helped set up the Dark Harbor during the anniversary year. And, rather than let the love for Dark Harbor die, he decided to build a replica in his front yard and is inviting everyone to attend.
‘Music was our way out’: Long Beach actress Karole Foreman featured in play ‘Blues in the Night’
Long Beach resident Karole Forman performs in the play and says “Blues in the Night” not only expresses the struggles of Black actors but also shows how music could be an effective coping mechanism.
At the Grand Prix, what you pay for drinks and food may help a worthy cause
Several vendors on vendor row, are contributing to or are a part of non-profits. Which makes the Acura Grand Prix a great experience and, a great way to give back.
One-day music festival Happy Sundays returns to Zaferia
The festival is organized by Long Beach husband-wife duo Julia Kugel Montoya and Scott Montoya. Their goal is to provide a hassle-free day of music for both artists and fans.
A new Stress Free Experience is trying to help mental health in Long Beach
The organizer says far too often, expressing a mental need in the Black community results in “being weak or, you know, you’re just not strong-willed of a person to endure certain situations. And it’s not necessarily that. It’s just some people handle situations differently than others.”
From Fern’s to The Bird: 4th Street dive bar to reopen June 15 with new owners
Fern’s has been a go-to bar for decades in Alamitos Beach, but now it’s getting new owners and a new name.