Long Beach Forward

Long Beach Forward We create a healthy Long Beach with low-income communities of color by building community knowledge, leadership, and power. Host of the BHC and Best Start.

05/30/2026

Forward Fest has officially begun! 🎉 These are your weekend plans 🗣️🗣️🗣️ Can’t make it? Check out our online silent auction.

đź”— lbforward.org/auction

The weekend is coming up and we got some events for you 👀 We're having fun and raising funds for Long Beach Forward’s ye...
05/28/2026

The weekend is coming up and we got some events for you 👀 We're having fun and raising funds for Long Beach Forward’s year-round work to advance racial, spatial, economic, and educational justice across Long Beach.

Get your tickets to a Forward Fest event (or two or three)!

đź“… May 29 - June 5
đź”— Get tickets & more info: lbforward.org/fest

05/27/2026

Ya’ll don’t wanna miss this! Get your tickets to a Forward Fest event today 👀 ✨

🎟️ www.lbforward.org/fest

Dance into the Forward Fest Flow at a modern contemporary dance workshop led by Level Up Dance Studio Instructor and Lon...
05/25/2026

Dance into the Forward Fest Flow at a modern contemporary dance workshop led by Level Up Dance Studio Instructor and Long Beach City College Dance Major Chris Navarro!

This workshop is an interactive dance workshop open to people of all dance backgrounds ages 18 and up—no previous dance experience needed.

đź“…Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
đź“Ť2217 E 6th St. Long Beach, CA 90814
đź”—Tickets: lbforward.org/fest
đź’Ą$15 online or at the door

The Harbingers of Pride are here for Forward Fest 🎉 Join host Isai Reyes and comedians Sylvia De Anda, Ryan Hill, Gigi G...
05/23/2026

The Harbingers of Pride are here for Forward Fest 🎉 Join host Isai Reyes and comedians Sylvia De Anda, Ryan Hill, Gigi Garcia, Casara Sterner, Mateo Leonardo, and Christian Senrud for a comedy show to benefit Long Beach Forward’s racial and economic justice organizing.

🚨WARNING: THIS COMEDY SHOW WILL BE Q***R AF

đź“… Saturday, May 30 | 3:30pm - 5pm
đź“ŤYouth Movement & Education Center
đź’ĄTickets $20 online or at the door
đź”— Get tickets & more info: lbforward.org/fest

We're kicking off Forward Fest with a Tardeada next Friday! You can expect a variety of local vendors, community resour...
05/23/2026

We're kicking off Forward Fest with a Tardeada next Friday! You can expect a variety of local vendors, community resources, friendly neighbors, and great food 🎉👀

🗓️May 29, 2026 from 5:30-8:00 pm
👉Suggested entry: $5-$10
đź“ŤYouth Movement & Education Center
2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach 90814
đźš—Limited free parking available at 621 Dawson Ave.

đź’ĄCan't make it? Donate or attend a different Forward Fest event at lbforward.org/fest!

* this event is supporting Long Beach Forwards racial and economic justice organizing.
* este evento apoya la organizaciĂłn por la justicia racial y econĂłmica de Long Beach Forward.

Forward Fest is a multi-day festival of art, culture & movement! We're having fun and raising funds for Long Beach Forwa...
05/21/2026

Forward Fest is a multi-day festival of art, culture & movement!

We're having fun and raising funds for Long Beach Forward’s year-round work to advance racial, spatial, economic, and educational justice across Long Beach.

Get your tickets to a Forward Fest event (or two) and explore the online silent auction below!

đź“… May 29 - June 5
đź”— Get tickets & more info: lbforward.org/fest
🎨 poster by .garden

Join the Belonging and Resiliency Fund Committee for a Tardeada Fundraiser. You can expect a variety of local vendors, c...
05/15/2026

Join the Belonging and Resiliency Fund Committee for a Tardeada Fundraiser. You can expect a variety of local vendors, community resources, friendly neighbors, and great food 🎉👀

🗓️May 29, 2026 from 5:30-8:00 pm
👉Suggested entry: $5-$10
đź“ŤYouth Movement & Education Center
2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach 90814
đźš—Limited free parking available at 621 Dawson Ave.

* this event is supporting Long Beach Forwards racial and economic justice organizing
* este evento apoya la organizaciĂłn por la justicia racial y econĂłmica de Long Beach Forward

Forward Fest ✨👀 Save the date for our multi-day festival of art, culture & movement! A chance to support community orga...
05/14/2026

Forward Fest ✨👀 Save the date for our multi-day festival of art, culture & movement! A chance to support community organizing while having fun 🎉 Our full event line up is coming soon!

đź“… May 29 - June 6
đź“Ť Multiple locations - more info soon
đź”— Get tickets & more info: lbforward.org/fest
🎨 poster by .garden

Long Beach Forward is excited to welcome two new members to the board: dr.j.nyla ink mcneill and Sovanna Pouv 🎉 Their un...
05/14/2026

Long Beach Forward is excited to welcome two new members to the board: dr.j.nyla ink mcneill and Sovanna Pouv 🎉 Their unique perspectives, passions, backgrounds, and expertise will be wonderful additions to the board.

We're also saying goodbye to our board member, Cesar Armendariz. We extend our heartfelt thank you to Cesar for their dedication and leadership during their time on our board. Cesar’s guidance and advocacy has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on our organization.

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2217 E. 6th Street
Long Beach, CA
90814

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