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BLACK STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Greetings!
On behalf of Long Beach City College, it is my great pleasure to welcome you, and to recognize the
Greetings�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
achievements of our Black students. LBCC has been serving students for more than 90 years. And whether
you are looking to transfer to a university, earn a degree, or earn a certificate, LBCC will help prepare you for
Career & Academic Pathways������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
success in all your career and life goals.
Academics��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5
LBCC views our wonderful diverse student population as one of our strengths. Over the years, we’ve
developed a strong Black student community through the Umoja Scholars Program, as well as our student
Success Centers��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
organizations like the Black Student Union. We’re proud to offer a number of courses at our College that
explores Black art, history, and music, as well as taking on topics such as race and ethnicity in the United
Admissions & Aid����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
States. Additionally, LBCC provides opportunities for you to visit and tour Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) as you consider your options once you complete your education here at LBCC.
Student Life & Bookstore����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
In the backdrop of a national outcry for racial justice which has been evidenced by movements like
Athletics������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
Black Lives Matter, and the inequities revealed during the Covid-19 pandemic, LBCC is committed to
being an antiracist college. We stand in solidary with the Black Lives Matter movement and recognize
Counseling ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
our responsibility in building coalitions across racial groups to advance change. Further, we aim to make
substantial progress toward closing education, culture and identity gaps, and provide a welcoming
Health & Wellness��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14
campus environment for all our students. These commitments, and others, are affirmed in the Framework
for Reconciliation which proclaims the colleges pledge to identify and dismantle oppressive structures that
Student Services�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
disproportionately impact our students of color.
Transportation Services�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18
With that in mind, this resource guide is one of the many ways we are committed to ensuring that our
community is responsive to your needs. Through this Black Student Resource Guide, we hope to assist
University Transfer�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18
our Black students in their journey through LBCC. Included in the guide is information about LBCC
Student Services, tips to achieve academic success, information on transfer, on and off-campus resources
Police & Campus Safety�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19
and much more. More importantly, there are several resources specifically focused on serving our Black
student community.
Welcome Center����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20
Our goal is to prepare students to assume their roles as culturally
Police & Campus Safety������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
empowered and contributing members of the student body population at
Long Beach City College and the greater community. Together, we hope to
LBCC Phone Numbers - Quick Reference ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 22
create a thriving, equitable and inclusive campus community for all.
We are proud that you have selected Long Beach City College as part of
your educational path and we hope that this Resource Guide will assist
you on your journey to success.
Dr. Mike Muñoz
Superintendent-President
Long Beach City College
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CAREER & ACADEMICS
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Accounting Elementary Teacher Education (ADT) Political Science (ADT)
Acting Academy Emergency Medical Technician Psychology (ADT)
Administration of Justice (ADT) Engineering Public Health Science (ADT)
Advanced Transportation Technology English (ADT) Radio/TV
Alcohol and Drug Studies Family and Consumer Studies Real Estate
Android App Developer Fashion Design Robotic Welding Automation
Anthropology (ADT) Fashion Merchandising Social Media Application
Development
Architectural Design Film, Television & Electronic Media
(ADT) Sociology (ADT)
Art History (ADT)
Fire Science Solar Photovoltaics Installation and
Athletic Coaching Design
Floral Design
Baking and Pastry Arts Spanish (ADT)
Foreign Language
Biological Sciences Studio Arts (ADT)
Geography (ADT)
Biology (ADT) Theatre Arts (ADT)
Geology (ADT)
Business Administration (ADT) Traffic Signal Systems
Graphic Design
Business Information Worker TSA Associate
History (ADT)
Business Management UNIX Network Administrator
Home Health Aide
Business, Money & Banking Web Development
Horticulture
CAD Professional Certificate Welding
Human Services
Child Development and Educational
Studies Journalism (ADT)
(ADT) indicates that this area of
CISCO Certified Network Associate Kinesiology (ADT) study has an Associate Degree for
Communication Studies (ADT) Library Technician Transfer. An ADT allows a student to
earn an Associate Degree at LBCC
and get a guaranteed spot at a
BLACK LIVES MATTER UMOJA SCHOLARS
Computer Hardware Repair Linguistics
California State University.
LIBRARY RESOURCE GUIDE PROGRAM
Computer Science Logistics
Computer Technology Magnetic Resonance imaging
The Black Lives Matter resource guide was designed Umoja Scholars Program, (a Kiswahili word
Creative Writing Marketing
NONCREDIT as a starting point to spark necessary conversation, meaning unity) is a community and critical
Criminal Forensics Mathematics (ADT)
CERTIFICATES (FREE) exploration and dissection of systemic racism, inequity, resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural
Culinary Arts Medical Assisting
Computer Hardware Repair injustice, oppression, and discrimination. The resource and educational experiences of African
Customer Relations Specialists Medical Insurance Billing
Home Remodeling
guide is not meant to be comprehensive, rather a American and other students. Umoja believes
Cyber Security Metal Fabrication
Office Technologies, Microsoft
dynamic collection of literary material. It includes lists of that when the voices and histories of students
Dance Microsoft Windows Networking
Technician Outlook books, ebooks, article databases, streaming videos and are deliberately and intentionally recognized,
Database Management
Music (ADT) Office Technologies, Microsoft accessible online resources. the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a
Diagnostic Medical Imaging PowerPoint
Network Cabling Specialist https://LBCC.libguides.com/BlackLivesMatter foundation is formed for academic success.
Dietetics College and Workplace Readiness
Nursing - RN, VN
Digital Design and Publication English as a Second Language
Nursing Assistant Umoja actively serves and promotes student
Digital Film Making English for Everyday
Nutrition and Dietetics (ADT) success for all students through a curriculum
Digital Media Arts Reading Skills for ESL
Nutrition Assistant and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of
Drafting – Architecture & Mechanical
Design Personal Financial Planning the African and African American Diasporas.
Early Childhood Education (ADT) Personal Trainer Umoja students receive academic counseling,
Economics (ADT) Philosophy (ADT) participate in a motivational conference, cultural
Electrical Technology Phlebotomy events, and may attend tours and field trips
to UC/CSU and Historically Black Colleges and
Universities based on space and availability.
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ACADEMICS (CONT.) SUCCESS
COURSES THAT CELEBRATE BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE
Learn more about Black history, heritage and culture through these courses offered at LBCC.
CENTERS
Hist/African-American - HIST27B MULTIDISCIPLINARY Dr. Erainia Freeman
A comprehensive survey of African-American social, SUCCESS CENTERS Interim Associate Dean
political and economic development in the United The Multidisciplinary Success Centers strive to contribute Student Support Services
States from the Reconstruction Period to the present. to the success of all Long Beach City College students
by providing quality learning assistance. We have a staff How do you identify?
History of Jazz - MUSIC32 of Instructional Specialists and qualified tutors ready African American
An historical overview on the development of the to help, at both LAC and PCC, during all center hours.
jazz tradition, tracing back to its African roots, and Explore the many services we offer to find the right one What makes you proud to be
forward through the different styles, including blues, for your needs! Black/African American?
ragtime, swing, bebop, and postbop. (562) 938-4699 I am proud to be an African American women
mdsc@LBCC.edu because of our rich history of hard work
Music of Multicultural America - MUSIC35 dedication, persistence, and the ability to survive
A comparative and integrative study of the MATH SUCCESS CENTER and overcome life challenges.
multicultural musical styles of the United States, The LBCC Math Success Center provides Supplemental
based on the fundamental principles of music Learning Activities and tutoring to students of all levels. Who is your Black/African American
appreciation. This class will feature the music (562) 938-4228 role model?
African, Oceanic, Native American Art - ART4/4H histories and progression of Native Americans, My Black/African Americana role models are my
A survey of the painting, sculpture, architecture European Americans, African Americans, Chicano/ parents because they raised me to be proud of
and other cultural objects of sub-Saharan Africa, Latino Americans, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans WRITING & READING my heritage and know that the only limitations
Australia, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia and and Middle Eastern Americans SUCCESS CENTER of my success is those that I place on myself. My
Native North America. The Writing & Reading Success Center is available to parents taught me that I could achieve anything
Introduction to Non-Western Philosophy - PHIL8 help students with both writing and reading needs. The that I want to as long as I am willing to work
Folk and Ethnic Dance-African - DANCE18A A broad introduction to some of the main Center has a computer lab for students to use type and hard to make my dreams become a reality.
An introduction to dance from African cultures and philosophical traditions from around the world, print class work, or a quiet place to study. Staff are also
examines its role in society through the practice of such as Buddhism, Taoism, African Philosophy, and available to help with tutoring needs. What advice would you have for your
dance traditions and rituals. American Indian Philosophy. (562) 938-4520 20-year-old self about your identity?
wrsc@LBCC.edu The advice that I would give my 20-year-old
American Literature - ENGL41 Race & Ethnic Relations in the U.S. – SOCIO11 self about my identity is to be proud of the
A survey of American literature from Native (3 units) TUTORING CENTER rich history of your heritage and know that
American oral literature to published texts from the An analysis of migration patterns, stratification, Tutoring is offered at both campuses for a variety of when you put your mind to something, there is
time of the Civil War. Readings will include authors gender, social movements and inter- and intra- subjects, including math, accounting, economics, nothing in this world can stop you. I would also
of diverse cultural backgrounds: African American, group relations. The sociological study of diverse physics, geology, chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, tell myself to continue to exceed and excel in
European American, Hispanic American, and Native racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., including Latino, philosophy, psychology, and foreign languages (including the things that you commit to achieving.
American. Transferable to UC or CSU; see counselor Asian American, African American and Native Spanish, Japanese and German), and much more! Don’t
for limitations. American sub-groups is covered. see your class subject listed? Come talk to us. The How do you celebrate/honor your heritage?
Tutoring Center may still be able to help! I celebrate/honor my heritage by remembering
History of the African-American to 1877 - HIST27A Race & Ethnic Relations in the U.S. - SOCIO11/11H (562) 938-4474 that I stand on the shoulders of those that
A comprehensive survey of the African-American The sociological study of diverse racial and ethnic tutoring@LBCC.edu sacrificed their lives for me to have opportunities
experience in the United States from the colonial groups in the U.S., including Latino, Asian American, that were not possible for them. Every day of my
period to the Civil War emphasizing African African American and Native American sub-groups. life I have an obligation to work hard to make a
civilization prior to European enslavement. positive impact in the lives of others.
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ADMISSIONS
& AID
Pell Grants Cal Grants
Pell Grants are a federally funded program Cal Grants are state funded grants available to
for undergraduates who demonstrate need. California residents who qualify. U.S. citizens,
The amount of the Pell Grant varies according permanent residents, or eligible noncitizens may
to eligibility (determined by the FAFSA) and apply for Cal Grants via the FAFSA or California
enrollment. Pell Grants are limited to 12 full-time Dream Act application at: http://dream.csac.ca.gov.
semesters of enrollment. Cal Grants also involve a GPA submission
requirement. The Cal Grant has a deadline of
March 2 each year for all California college students.
Federal Supplemental Educational Community college students have an additional
Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) deadline of September 2 for limited remaining grants.
This grant is available to undergraduate students
who demonstrate exceptional financial need. The
awarding of FSEOG funds is limited to the availability Scholarships
of funding and must be given to maximum Pell The Long Beach City College Scholarship Program
ADMISSIONS & RECORDS Free Application for Federal Student Grant recipients. If eligible, you must be enrolled in 6 awards approximately $1 million in funds to LBCC
OFFICE Aid (FAFSA) units or more to receive funding. students annually. To apply for a scholarship,
The Admissions & Records office is the first stop for The application process for financial aid begins with students complete one online application,
new students, acting as a gateway to their educational the completion of the Free Application for Federal autobiography and two references. This one form
future. Admission & Records can help by assisting Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available on October 1 Federal Work Study (FWS) can help you apply to the 700 scholarships available.
students with registering for classes, changing your for the following Fall semester. Students may apply This program provides employment opportunities www.LBCC.edu/Scholarships
major, transcripts, and support in understanding online at http://www.fafsa.gov. to student with financial need. Students awarded
prerequisites and registration requirements. In addition to having financial need, students must FWS receive an allocation of funds earned through
(562) 938-4485 meet the following requirements: part-time jobs on campus. Students are employed
www.LBCC.edu/admissions-records ■ Be enrolled in an eligible program leading to the a maximum of 16 hours per week while school is
completion of a degree, transfer requirements, in session. For more information please visit the
or a certificate program Financial Aid office at LAC and PCC to lean about
FINANCIAL AID ■ Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen your eligibility to participate.
LBCC administers a comprehensive student ■ Register with the Selective Service,
financial aid program to assist students in meeting if student is a male
college costs. The amount of financial aid awarded ■ Not be in default on any student loan or owe a Direct Loan Program
varies from student to student depending on the refund on any grant made under any This federal program provides loans to student
individual’s need and resources. Please contact the Title IV program to be used for educational expenses. Students
LBCC Financial Aid offices if you would like additional ■ Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent having completed less than 30 units may borrow
information on any of the programs listed below. ■ Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress up to $3,500 per year, and students completing
(562) 938-4485 over 30 units may borrow up to $4,500 per year
www.LBCC.edu/financial-aid Additional documentation, such as transcripts, in subsidized loans. Interest does not accrue on a
tax returns, and verification documents may be subsidized loan as long a student remains enrolled
requested from students and/or parents. Students in 6 units or more.
and parents will be able to submit any requested
documentation online through Campus Logic at
http://LBCC.verifymyfafsa.com.
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STUDENT LIFE ATHLETICS
LBCC has a vibrant student life that will make your Since capturing its first state title in 1928, the Long Beach
college experience fun and memorable. There are City College Athletics program continues to make a
Quanisha Judeh hundreds of opportunities to get involved through name for itself locally and nationally. While academics
Instructor,
student government, student clubs, community service, remain a constant emphasis at LBCC, the institution is
History
athletics, honors programs, and more. proud of its athletic program’s success. To date, Long
Beach City College has won 16 national titles, seven
How do you identify?
LBCC’s Student Life office is dedicated to providing runner-up national titles, 93 state titles, and 51 state
African American
events, programs and services that enhance the runner-up titles. Athletics is an important part of a total
academic success, personal development and sense of college experience. It provides students (whether they
What makes you proud to be
belonging for Black students at Long Beach City College. are the athletes competing or the student fans cheering
Black/African American?
If you want to get involved or learn more, stop by our and supporting) many opportunities to develop skills
My existence is a testament to the strength and
offices at either campus. such as teamwork, leadership, and dedication to a goal.
endurance of generations of Black people. My
(562) 938-4552 These are concepts that can be used in the classroom, as
existence is a testament to the strength and
www.LBCC.edu/student-affairs well as in the workplace. Our 18 teams give hundreds of
endurance of generations of Black people. That
young men and women of color this opportunity each year.
is why I am proud to be Black.
BOOKSTORE
www.LBCCVikings.com
How do you celebrate/honor your heritage?
I honor my heritage by teaching its history and my
participating in community cultural engagement.
The Bookstore sells a variety of items including textbooks,
apparel, electronics, discounted software, supplies,
accessories, gifts and more. We match Amazon.com and
BN.com on textbook prices.
(562) 938-4223
www.LBCC.BNCollege.com
Cheryl Williams
Operations Manager,
Facilities
How do you identify?
Black
What makes you proud to be
Black/African American?
The selflessness and strength of all of those who
came before me that sacrificed to make my
voice count.
What advice would you have for your
20-year-old self about your identity?
Know you are special and unique in your own
way. All diamonds are beautiful, but none are cut
the same.
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COUNSELING
Counseling services at LBCC are in place to help students
identify and clarify personal, career and educational goals.
(562) 938-4561
Dr. Jerome Hunt
www.LBCC.edu/counseling
Assistant Professor, Jimmie Flowers
History & Political Science
CALWORKS UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM Athletic Equipment
Student Equity, Coordinator The goal of the Long Beach City College TRiO Upward Technician
CalWORKs is California’s Welfare-to-Work program that
gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California Bound Program is to prepare high school students from
How do you identify? How do you identify?
families. the Long Beach Unified School District. The Program
African American Black
(562) 938-3116 accomplishes this objective by enhancing participants’
calworks@LBCC.edu academic skills, personal motivation and confidence that
What makes you proud to be What makes you proud to be
is needed to succeed in college.
Black/African American? Black/African American?
(562) 938-3177
The fact that as a community we continue As a Black American, we have had to pave
to thrive in the best way possible despite the EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY upwardbound@LBCC.edu
roads and remain positive regardless
obstacles placed before us makes me proud to be PROGRAMS AND SERVICES of the circumstances.
(EOPS)
DREAM SERVICES
Black/African American. Instead of folding under
oppression we continually find ways to make our Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Who is your Black/African American
is a state funded retention and support program. Long Beach City College is proud to take a stand
mark in society and foster a culture that is rich, role model?
The mission of EOPS is to identify and assist students and support our undocumented students. The
diverse, and admired all across the world. Martin Luther King, Hank Aaron,
who are affected by social, economic, educational, or Dream Center is dedicated to serving the AB540 and
Robert Kennedy.
language disadvantages. undocumented student population through advocacy,
Who is your Black/African American
(562) 938-4273 guidance, and support.
role model? What advice would you have for your
www.LBCC.edu/Extended-Opportunity-Programs-and-Services (562) 938-5101
My parents and Bayard Rustin. 20-year-old self about your identity?
dreamservices@LBCC.edu
1. Be proud of who you are.
What advice would you have for your 2. Hold your head up at all times!
20-year-old self about your identity? TRIO GO PROJECT
The TRiO GO Project is a comprehensive program of INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
SERVICES
Even though, many people will try to make How do you celebrate/honor your heritage?
you feel less just because of who you are, don’t academic support and personal development services 1. I pray and give thanks to God.
for low-income, first-generation college, and disabled The International Student Programs (ISP) offers
listen to them. What makes you unique is just as 2. I celebrate Black History month.
students to achieve retention and graduation rates that specialized support and immigration advising to F-1 and
important as the things we all have in common.
exceed that of the general student body. M-1 status students on campus, as well as assistance to
To stand in your truth, you will help so many
(562) 938-3233 prospective students during the application process.
people by embracing who you are.
goproject@LBCC.edu (561) 938-4745
international@LBCC.edu
How do you celebrate/honor your heritage?
I celebrate/honor my heritage in the way that I
teach by ensuring that African Africans are not
excluded but included in the course materials.
Additionally, my research focuses on and
promotes the African American community
in circles that often ignore or exclude the
community from conversations.
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HEALTH &
WELLNESS
LBCC STUDENT
HEALTH SERVICES Dr. O. Lee Douglas
The LBCC Student Health Services (SHS) supports
Vice President of
students by providing quality and accessible primary
Academic Affairs
care, and mental health services and education. Student
Health Services partners with the City of Long Beach and How do you Identify?
the surrounding community to provide comprehensive Black
clinical services to students. We engage students in
making informed decisions about their healthcare, and What makes you proud to be
empower them to be self-directed healthcare consumers. Black/African American?
(562) 938-4210 Everything! I am especially proud to belong to a
www.LBCC.edu/Student-Health-Services culture that has achieved greatness in the face of
adversity. “Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud!”
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Who is your Black/African American
(MHS) role model?
Mental Health Services are designed to serve students My mother has always been my role model. She
COVID RESOURCES who are experiencing stress or other emotional difficulties. is a strong Black woman who has always be-
CAL FRESH 211 – HOUSING You have paid a student health fee that provides you up lieved in me and made great sacrifices so that I
CalFresh is available for qualifying students to SERVICES HOTLINE to six free individual therapy sessions during a regular would have opportunities in life.
211 is a 24/7 hotline that is available for you to call in semester, based on clinical need. Services assist with
make sure you not only have food temporarily,
an emergency situation regarding homelessness, issues such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, What advice would you have for your 20 year
but can receive additional aid to purchase food
violence in the household, healthcare, and other grief and loss, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, old self about your identify?
and eat healthier. LBCC has a representative that
social services. You can call the number anytime, substance abuse and eating disorders. Each therapy Speak up for those that have no voice, stand up
works specially with our students to make sure
and also browse their resources on their website. session is approximately 50 minutes. for what is right, no matter the cost personally or
you are eligible and to walk you through the entire
www.211la.org (562) 938-3987 professionally, and wake up to what’s happening
application process. You can email her anytime and
let her know you are enrolled as a LBCC student and to Black people locally, nationally, and globally.
want to apply for Cal-Fresh benefits. Students can
receive awards up to $193.00 a month for groceries. FREE LA COUNTY “OVER-THE- COUNTER” How do you celebrate/honor your heritage?
LBCC CalFresh representative: Cinthia Onoa HOTSPOT LOCATOR OTC NUTRITION I honor my heritage by acknowledging that I am
(323) 234-3030 ext. 169 Follow the link below to an interactive map that The Viking Vault here by the grace of God and the blood, sweat and
During Covid-19, the Viking Vault will be hosting
conoa@lafoodbank.org shows WIFI locations throughout LA County. If you tears of my ancestors. I also honor and celebrate
require additional help, please dial 211 or go to Grab-n-Go events for you to pick up a free, pre-packaged my heritage by giving back to my community.
https://www.211.org bag of non-perishable groceries to last you through a
FEEDING AMERICA http://findwifi.lacounty.gov couple weeks. The Grab-n-Go’s take place every 2 weeks
“FIND YOUR LOCAL FOODBANK” at both LAC and PCC campuses, and are drive-thru
events where you can stay in your car the whole time
In case you need additional food resources beyond
to receive your food. We are currently planning our next
the Viking Vault, you can use this link to find a food
event, so check your email often for updates on the next
pantry in your community. You can search by zip
Grab-n-Go date and time.
code on the Feeding America website.
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
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STUDENT SERVICES
Long Beach City College aims to support our Black students by offering a variety of services to ensure that
our students are successful during their time here.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
CENTER LBCC is committed to serving members of the
Jerome Thomas
Media Producer,
The Child Development Center (CDC) and Learning campus community who identify as lesbian, gay,
Communications
Lab offers year-round half-day and full-day preschool bisexual, transgender, and queer. Visit the LBCC
programs for children ages 2-5. The Center website to find resources and information on
How do you identify?
serves children of students, faculty, staff and the campus and community-based programs and
Black/African-American
community, with locations at both the Liberal Arts services that support the LGBTQ+ community.
Campus and the Pacific Coast Campus. www.LBCC.edu/lgbtq-resources
What makes you proud to be
(562) 938-3079
Black/African-American?
(562) 938-3082
VETERANS SERVICES
Knowing the African-American struggle, its
www.LBCC.edu/Child-Development-Center
rich history, and its accomplishments, makes
The Veterans Services Office (VSO) provides a caring
me feel a sense of pride each day. For me,
and supportive environment for veterans and their
DISABLED STUDENTS
each are a personal source of enrichment and
dependents by assisting with services they need for
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
soulful enlightenment. This is what makes me
enrollment, receiving their VA benefits, and
most proud to be an African-American.
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) other resources.
at Long Beach City College provides many support (562) 938-4162
Who is your role model?
services that enable students with disability-related (562) 938-3929
Without doubt, my mother.
limitations to participate in the College’s programs www.LBCC.edu/Veterans-Services
and activities. DSPS offers a wide range of services
What advice would you give your 20 year old
that compensate for a student’s limitations, such
self about your identity?
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and happiness.
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TRANSPORTATION UNIVERSITY
SERVICES TRANSFER
LAC – PCC CAMPUS SHUTTLE THE TRANSFER CENTER
Angela Fowlkes
Have classes on both campuses, or just need to get AT LBCC Dr. Alisia Kirkwood
from one campus to the other? No problem. The Viking Are you thinking about transferring to a four-year
Financial Aid Specialist, Dean,
Voyager runs regularly between the Liberal Arts Campus university after you complete your studies at LBCC?
Enrollment Services Student Affairs
and the Pacific Coast Campus. The Transfer Center at LBCC can assist with a smooth
How do you identify? Visit www.LBCC.edu/explore-our-campuses for pick-up/ transition to university life. A variety of services such How do you identify?
African American drop off locations. You can take the shuttle for free for the as university appointments, transfer fairs, admissions Black
first two weeks of the semester and then can ride for free workshops and university tours are available to you.
What makes you proud to be after that with your College Services Card. LBCC students also have a guaranteed transfer to CSU What makes you proud to be
Black/African American? Long Beach through the Promise 2.0 initiative. Visit Black/African American?
What makes me most proud to be African the Transfer Center to explore transfer options, ask Our ability to remain compassionate, respectful,
American is our Dynamic Resilience, Rich LONG BEACH TRANSIT TAP your questions about transferring, and further your and diligent in our personal and professional
Heritage, Religious Traditions, Various Dialects, STUDENT BUS PASS education goals. pursuits, generation after generation, while
Evolving Music and Incredible Fashion Sense. If you’re traveling to the College by using public (562) 938-4670 being met with relentless, intentional, and
transportation, Long Beach Transit offers a reduced-fare www.LBCC.edu/transfer-center pervasive systemic/systematic oppression.
Who is your Black/African American student Transit Access Pass. LBT Student TAPs are $40/
role model? month (compared to the regular $65/month!). Who is your Black/African American
Biddy Mason who was an African American www.LBCC.edu/post/transportation role model?
nurse, a Californian real estate entrepreneur Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman,
and philanthropist. She is the founder of the and Malcolm X.
First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los
Angeles Born a slave, she developed a variety What advice would you have for your
of skills and developed knowledge of medicine, 20-year-old self about your identity?
child care, and livestock care. Never over-value another person’s assessment/
opinion of you as a Black woman, know the
What advice would you have for your importance of courage because there will be
20-year-old self about your identity? many days when you will be required to stand
I would most definitely advise my young self to alone and defend your principles, and remain
listen and adhere to the wisdom of my parents unapologetic when advocating on behalf of those
who have raised me to be a contributing part of who suffer marginalization at the hand’s of others.
society. I would have identified with mentors who
would have guided me through both my personal How do you celebrate/honor your heritage?
and professional endeavors. I would have taken I honor and celebrate my heritage, my
the time for self care and to read more. ancestors, and my people 365 days of the
year by loving and empowering my family,
How do you celebrate/honor your heritage? embodying through action the Principles of
To honor my heritage I have educated others Kwanzaa in my daily life, and remembering
on Black Inventors, the Principles of Kwanzaa, that only what I do for others will last; therefore,
and celebrated the lives of African Americans I have committed my life to the service of others.
who have overcome, given me a voice and the
opportunity to become an Agent of Change.
18 19WELCOME POLICE &
CENTER CAMPUS SAFETY
The Welcome Center is a one-stop-shop that provides Contact the Police Department for the following:
first time and returning student information about Long ■ Safety Escorts
Chrishaad Moye ■ Keys locked in vehicles Barry Barnes
Beach City resources and services.
Umoja Counselor ■ Lost & Found Head Coach,
(562) 938-4049
Coordinator Men’s Basketball
opa@LBCC.edu
(562) 938-4910 or
How do you Identify? How do you identify?
(562) 435-6711 for non-emergencies
Black/African American Male-He, Him, His Black
After business hours call the General Service number, or
What makes you proud to be What makes you proud to be
9-1-1 for an emergency.
Black/African American? Black/African American?
When I think about what makes me proud the Being judged because the color of my skin and
first thing that comes to my mind is a quote by not being accepted because of that. I am so
Audre Lorde; “We are powerful because we have proud to be Black to know that those words or
survived, and that is what it is all about- survival actions did not defeat me.
and growth.”
Who is your Black/African American
Who is your Black/African American role model?
role model? My brother, Joe Barnes.
Joe Louis Clark
What advice would you have for your
What advice would you have for your 20 year 20-year-old self about your identity?
old self about your identify? Be proud of who you are and no matter what
Before we were formed our identity was known, people think of you, always believe in yourself
all we have to do is be true to our purpose and and never give up on your dreams.
work toward becoming better everyday.
How do you celebrate/honor your heritage?
How do you celebrate/honor your heritage? I honor and celebrate my African American
I honor and celebrate by heritage by showing heritage by sharing historical stories that I
up and being my best self. have learned with family and friends, as well as
attending and participating in community events.
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As a former musician and current music lover,
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22 23CONTRIBUTORS
Uduak-Joe Ntuk
LBCCD Board of Trustees President, 2021-2022
Supervisor, California Geologic Energy Management Division
Barry Barnes Dele Ladejobi
President Ntuk proudly represents Uptown Long Beach on the Long Beach Community
College Board of Trustees. Elected in 2018, he is the first African-American male elected to Eric Becerra Kathryn McMurray
serve in this capacity since the College’s founding in 1927, and is the first African-American
male to serve as Board President.
Richard Blackmon Deborah
Miller-Calvert
How do you identify? What advice would you give your 20 year old self
Ama Boakyewa
African-American about your identity?
Chrishaad Moye
Never let anyone’s else’s insecurity or false stereotypes
Andrew Boquiren
What makes you proud to be Black/African-American? about you, define your self image or identity.
Uduak-Joe Ntuk
I am part of a grand tradition of a people who have
Christine
overcome great adversity to achieve remarkable How do you celebrate your heritage?
Charles-Bohannon Derek Oiree
success. It brings me pride to see the wide array of I celebrate my unique African American heritage by
accomplishments by others, collective community participating in global family events, traveling to national
Melvin Cobb Linda Olmos
support of one another, and when we take time to museums, worshipping in a Black Church, committing
celebrate our common struggle together. to a day of service on MLK Day, and advancing public
Donna Coe Anthony Pagan
policy that recognizes the dignity in each person.
Who is your role model?
Kimberly Davis Debra Peterson
Frederick Douglass is a role model of mine. He fought
for both African American and Women’s equality. Mr.
Sonia De La Torre Michele Pope
Douglass believed in dialogue and in making alliances
across racial and ideological divides, and in the liberal
Donald Douglas Wendy Porter-Coste
values enshrined within the U.S. Constitution.
O. Lee Douglas Lisa Roper
Jimmie Flowers Dewayne Shaffer
Angela Fowlkes Shamika Simpson
Erainia Freeman Elijah Sims
Michael Hubbard Jerome Thomas
Jermone Hunt Stacey Toda
Tamieka Hunter Oshin Tudayan
Shaheen Johnson Nevon Watson
Quanisha Judeh Cheryl Williams
Alisia Kirkwood Moh Wright
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www.LBCC.edu/BlackHeritage
@LBCityCollege
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