Resource Directory

A DJ Named President is a Long Beach-based DJ and cultural curator who creates spaces where music and community come together. Having attended Howard University, where she began her studies in… more…

Works to preserve, honor, and celebrate the heritage of the Black and African American community in Long Beach and beyond, through cultural programming and guided tours at the Expo Arts Center.

B-Well, the Black Wellness Collaborative, is a community-centered initiative created to support the health, healing, and wellbeing of Black people and families. We believe wellness is bigger than… more…

A 20-year-old organization building power across the Black Diaspora to advance racial and immigrant justice. Brings together African American and Black immigrant communities through local organizing… more…

A network of funders and nonprofit leaders strengthening Black-led and Black-empowering organizations across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Brokers relationships between… more…

Addresses health inequities in Black communities through mental health support and advocacy, tackling root factors like racism, housing insecurity, and limited access to educational and economic… more…

A City of Long Beach Health Department program supporting Black pregnant women, birthing persons, and postpartum mothers with infants up to 6 months old, addressing poor birth outcomes affecting… more…

Black Spaces: small group experiences for curious people. Meet Your Favorite People. Join Black Spaces for curated gatherings, small-group travel, and thoughtfully designed experiences… more…

Los Angeles County organization dedicated to advancing health outcomes for Black women and girls through education and advocacy, with a focus on closing maternal and infant mortality disparities… more…

BLM Grassroots Long Beach is a people-powered organization committed to dismantling state-sanctioned violence in all its forms. Through grassroots organizing, we fight for housing, healthcare, mental… more…

For more than a decade, Center for Best Living has been a provider of therapeutic mental health services to the greater Los Angeles area. Expanding beyond the state of California, Center for Best… more…

Common Threads Group is a multidisciplinary consortium that connects strategy, creative direction, capital, and community engagement through three independent firms, Symbia Global Group, Wolf &… more…

Melissa “Mel” Morgan is a creative strategist, community builder, organizer, and social impact leader whose work connects communications, culture, racial justice, community engagement, and collective… more…

Local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, offering free online support groups, mental health information, and guidance on finding the right mental health professional.

A community of care and support for parents and caregivers of Black children within Long Beach Unified School District. Empowers families with resources, tools, and skills to elevate academic… more…

Symbia Global Group connects philanthropy, investment, innovation, and strategic partnerships to help promising social and environmental enterprises grow their impact. Working across sectors, Symbia… more…

Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is a vital step toward creating the changes you want in your life. Tamiko Love is a Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of… more…

A grassroots collaborative of organizations, businesses, churches, and community members serving Long Beach's 6th District, building community power and resources for residents in that district… more…

VERB Community is a community focused social enterprise dedicated to values-aligned engagement and resourcing that centers Black changemakers and the wellbeing of our communities. We believe Black… more…

VERB WORX is a creative studio + consulting lab that helps purpose-led organizations and leaders turn big ideas, complex challenges, and values-driven commitments into clear strategy and meaningful… more…

Wolf & Pigeons is a Los Angeles-based creative studio founded by Michael Lawanson that helps brands, agencies, founders, sports teams, and entertainment companies turn ideas into clear, compelling… more…