Long Beach Human Dignity Program

Dialogue with LBPD Continues Next Week at United Cambodian Community

The community is invited to dialogue with Long Beach Police Officers on Monday, March 28 and on Wednesday, March 30, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The evening will be a unique opportunity for residents and law enforcement officers to engage in productive dialogue about perceptions and expectations of each other while exploring ways to [...]

Anti-Defamation League Honors LBPD Commander Josef Levy for Combating Hate

The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce that the Anti-Defamation League will be recognizing Long Beach Police Commander Josef Levy with the Helene and Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate. The Sherwood Prize is awarded to law enforcement personnel who are committed to combating extremism, hatred, and bigotry, and make a significant difference [...]

City of Long Beach Awarded CALGRIP Grant to Combat Gang Violence

A Community Partnership for a Community Based Approach to Reducing Youth and Gang Violence Long Beach’s efforts to reduce gang violence, improve public safety and support gang prevention and intervention activities just received a major boost. As part of an overall strategy to combat gang violence, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced the award of a [...]

Savor A Taste Of World Cultures October 9

In celebration of Cultural Diversity Month, Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, 6th District Councilman Dee Andrews and the City of Long Beach Human Dignity Program are hosting a Cultural Diversity Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Petrolane Boys & Girls Club at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The festival theme this year will [...]

Volunteer Hate Crime Responders Ready for Action

Twenty-one dedicated community volunteers recently completed 17 hours of training by The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ)to assist victims of hate crime and bias incidents in the City of Long Beach. A celebration will be held on September 14, 2010 at 5:30 pm at Police Headquarters, 400 West Broadway, to honor the participants [...]

Councilman Dee Andrews and City of Long Beach Human Dignity Program Offers A Taste Of World Cultures

In celebration of Cultural Diversity Month, 6th District Councilman Dee Andrews and the City of Long Beach Human Dignity Program are hosting a Cultural Diversity Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the John and Alice Wallace/Petrolane Boys & Girls Club at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The festival theme this year will be A [...]

Human Dignity Program Seeks Volunteers for Assistance Team

The City of Long Beach Human Dignity Program is now recruiting volunteers for the 2010-2011 Assistance Team.  The program teaches volunteers how to assist victims of hate crime and bias incidents in the City of Long Beach. The effort is part of the City’s Human Dignity Program, founded in 1999 to ensure that all residents [...]

New Generations Celebrates Second Annual “Gift”

Neighbors and families attended the second annual “The Gift,” an event hosted by non-profit New Generations NG of Long Beach on January 9. The Washington Middle School soccer field at 1450 Cedar Avenue in Long Beach transformed into a carnival of fun from noon to 3 p.m. where families can play games, watch performances and [...]

Long Beach will honor three with MLK Peace Maker Awards during Peace Week

Three award recipients will receive the Long Beach Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Maker Award at next week’s council meeting on January 12. The awards coincide with Peace Week —a week-long celebration leading up to the 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace & Unity Parade Celebration on January 16. The candidates have been selected [...]

Peace Week honors Dr. King with events focused on unity, community

The City of Long Beach is celebrating Peace Week. Created by Councilman Dee Andrews, Peace Week activities are produced to instill a peaceful environment utilizing the teachings of Dr. King and to raise the consciousness of the community. This week-long celebration is being held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s nonviolent movement and kicks-off [...]

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