New rainbow lifeguard tower unveiled in celebration after suspected arson of the old one
Onlookers carried LGBTQ+ pride flags, donned jackets with colors of the rainbow and embraced one another as the new tower was unveiled.
UPDATE: City to unveil new rainbow lifeguard tower; blaze at original tower was arson, LBFD says
“The Pride Tower represents our unwavering commitment to our LGBTQ employees and to the diverse communities of Long Beach,” a city official said.
Rainbow lifeguard tower to be replaced by mid-May, fire department says
The previous tower, which was painted by lifeguards in honor of Pride month last year, burned down in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 23.
LGBTQ Center Long Beach ends contract with executive director following accusations of racist, sexist behavior
Porter Gilberg has served as executive director of the Center since 2014.
After its rent more than doubled, AIDS Assistance Thrift Store moves from longtime location
Danny Johnson received a notice saying his store had one week to respond to a renewal of their lease, increasing their monthly rent from $3,300 to $9,000.
Spoken word ‘Sister Spit’, speaks its truth
“Sister Spit’s annual stop is hands down one of the most creative, innovative and acclaimed LGBTQ arts events in Long Beach,” said The Center’s executive director Porter Gilberg.
Long Beach earns record score on LGBTQ equality index
The annual index from Human Rights Campaign has consistently named Long Beach as one of the best cities for its LGBTQ inclusion in municipal law and policies.
Fellow gays: Paradise in Long Beach closed because we didn’t patronize it—so stop hating on a skate bar that is keeping the space alive
We didn’t lose anything, fellow gays. It’s our own collective fault that Paradise closed because—bluntly put—we all stopped going to it with any sense of regularity. We favored these spaces ten times over the eastern-most queer watering hole that was an essential cog in Long Beach’s gay history—but the last thing we should be doing is spewing vitriol toward a new small business owner.
UPDATE: Councilmember Supernaw Responds to Chick-fil-A Letter, Calls Out Long Beach Mayor
Fourth District Councilmember Daryl Supernaw’s office responded to the Post on Friday with a statement, which was also included in the councilmember’s weekly newsletter released the same day.
LGBTQ Center Calls on Elected Leadership to Denounce Opening of New Chick-fil-A
On Friday The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach expressed disappointment that a new Chick-fil-A would be opening near the Traffic Circle.