From Selma to Central Long Beach, Evelyn Knight has marched through history
Whether marching with King in Selma or as a founding member of the Long Beach Community Improvement League, Evelyn Knight has always been outspoken and involved.
A century ago, a small band of Long Beach residents stood up against racism at The Pike
It was 100 years ago that Elijah Lane and a small group of African-American Long Beach residents attempted to get the racist game “Drowning the [N-word] removed from the midway at The Pike.
Not to be forgotten images: Black history exhibit leaves jarring, indelible mark
“Forgotten Images” will be unveiled again, Thursday, Jan. 31 through Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., in conjunction with the 7th annual “Caribbean Heritage” event.