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Tonight!
2026 RHSA Student Taste of Soul, Long Beach!
Join us for an intergenerational family-friendly community celebration this Black History Month on the arts campus of Renaissance High.
Friday, February 13, 2026
5:00PM – 8:00PM
@ Renaissance High School of the Arts, Long Beach, CA
- FREE ENTRY! All are welcome!
- Black-owned Business Vendors (accepting cash, credit and pay apps)
- Live Student & Alumni Performances including songs, dance, drumming, stepping, spoken word, and a student-designed fashion show
- Delicious Soul Food
- Special awards presentation to LBUSD Superintendent Jill Baker
- Immersive Activities inspired by this year’s event theme: A Cultural Passport Through Time (West Coast, Mardi Gras, Harlem Renaissance)
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The LBUSD Sankofa Parent Village & Renaissance High School Sankofa Parent Group Invite You to the 2026
RHSA Student Taste of Soul Long Beach!
Now in its third year, the RHSA Student Taste of Soul Long Beach event brings together over 200 students, families, and community members for an unforgettable evening of soul food, art, live performances, and cultural celebration. This is more than an event, it’s a powerful platform where Black students lead, create and shine, showcasing their extraordinary creativity, heritage and leadership.
Partner with Us
We invite you to partner with Renaissance High School for the Arts (RHSA) and its Sankofa Parent Group as a sponsor for our annual RHSA Student Taste of Soul Long Beach 2026 celebration, in support of our Black Student Union (BSU) students this Black History Month on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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Celebrate Black History Month in community on February 13th.
“The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow.”
— James Baldwin
Why the RHSA Student Taste of Soul Long Beach Celebration Matters
The Long Beach Unified School District has made a clear commitment to centering Black students through its Equity Policy and Black Student Achievement Initiative, affirming that race should never predict success. The RHSA Taste of Soul embodies this vision by creating space during Black History Month to honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future.
When we recognize and uplift Black history and culture, we strengthen the entire fabric of our community. This event provides our students with a culturally affirming experience that builds identity, pride, and belonging—essential ingredients for academic and personal success.
Together We Can Support Student Success
We are seeking to raise $10,000 to cover this year’s event expenses and to sustain ongoing BSU programming and support that nurtures Black student success at Renaissance High. Click the button to explore sponsorship levels and perks for giving a tax-deductible nonprofit contribution.
About the RHSA Sankofa Parent Group
The RHSA Sankofa Parent Group is a volunteer parent-led collective that supports the academic success, well-being, and cultural affirmation of Black students at Renaissance High School for the Arts.
As part of the district-wide LBUSD Sankofa Parent Village, the group partners with students, educators, and community members to create culturally affirming experiences, strengthen family engagement, and uplift Black students in alignment with the Long Beach Unified School District’s Black Student Achievement Initiative.
Guided by the Sankofa principle of learning from the past to build a stronger future, the group is committed to ensuring Black students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
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