Media Resources & Information
About the Coalition
The Long Beach LGBTQ+ Community Coalition is a grassroots movement organizing for transparency, accountability, and democratic leadership in Long Beach's LGBTQ+ community spaces. We are working to establish the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Accountability Council as an independent oversight body to restore community trust and ensure responsible stewardship of our resources.
Founded: 2025
Focus: LGBTQ+ Center accountability, Pride reform, community organizing
Location: Long Beach, California
Key Messages
- • Long Beach Pride celebration has diminished significantly
- • Reports of mismanagement and lack of transparency at the LGBTQ+ Center
- • Community input excluded from major decisions
- • Trust eroded between leadership and diverse LGBTQ+ community
- • Establish independent LGBTQ+ Accountability Council
- • Implement transparent oversight and community representation
- • Restore democratic processes for leadership selection
- • Reclaim Pride as an inclusive community celebration
Our 5-Point Plan for Reform
Host open forums for community concerns and solutions
Establish independent oversight body with community representation
Implement democratic processes for selecting leadership
Restore Pride as an inclusive celebration of our community
Unite local organizations, businesses, and allies for lasting change
Upcoming Events
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
- Location: The Hare Bar
- Address: 1800 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Media Opportunities
- • Community leader interviews available
- • Photo opportunities during forum sessions
- • Press conference at 4:30 PM
- • B-roll footage of community organizing
Proposed Accountability Council Structure
Note: The Long Beach LGBTQ+ Accountability Council is in formation. The structure below represents our proposed framework for community oversight.
Composition (15 Members)
- • 5 Business & Venue Representatives
- • 4 Community Organization Representatives
- • 4 Community Members-at-Large
- • 2 Professional Advisors (Legal/Financial)
Key Responsibilities
- • Review LGBTQ+ Center budgets and expenditures
- • Oversee leadership selection processes
- • Conduct quarterly community feedback sessions
- • Publish annual transparency reports
- • Ensure Pride planning includes community input
Downloadable Assets
All assets are professionally designed and ready for immediate use. Please maintain brand consistency when using these materials.
Coalition Logos
Accountability Council Seals
Official Documents
Social Media Templates
Brand Usage Guidelines
Coalition Logo Usage
- • Use for general Coalition communications and materials
- • Maintain clear space equal to the height of the rainbow stripe
- • Do not alter colors, proportions, or typography
- • Use white version on dark backgrounds (60% opacity or darker)
- • Minimum size: 120px wide for horizontal, 80px for square
Council Seal Usage
- • Use specifically for Accountability Council materials
- • Reserved for official council documents and communications
- • Do not use for general Coalition messaging
- • Maintain dignity and formality in application
- • Minimum size: 60px diameter
Questions about brand usage? Contact our communications team at press@lbqcoalition.org for guidance on proper logo and brand implementation.
Media Contacts
Available for interviews, statements, and background information
For partnership opportunities, community organizing, and general inquiries
Quick Facts
Organization Type
Grassroots community coalition
Primary Focus
LGBTQ+ center accountability & Pride reform
Geographic Scope
Long Beach, California
First Public Event
August 16, 2025 Town Hall
Key Principle
Transparency and community-driven leadership
Status
Organizing phase - Council in formation