Beach City Perspective

08/13/2025

In Loving Memory of Rhonda Love – Reflections August 13, 2025 beachcityradio Leave a comment Rhonda Love – April 1, 1958 – July 22, 2025 Rhonda Lynn Love…. What a phenomenal woman. There is a song out there that says “If life is a movie, then you are the best part.” Clearly today, we see...

07/28/2025

Rhonda Love, the tireless artist and advocate without whom many leaders in Long Beach would be lost sheep, has succumbed to cancer.

07/24/2025

Deeply sorrowed to inform you of the passing of Rhonda Love…. You will be deeply missed….

06/27/2025

Walter Scott, who with his twin brother Wallace “Scotty” founded the legendary R&B group The Whispers, has died at the age of 81, family and friends confirmed.

06/26/2025

Disabled Californians Promise to Fight Back as Sacramento Proposes Cuts to Services They Rely On June 26, 2025 beachcityradio Leave a comment Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ The California Disability Leadership Alliance (The Alliance) held its “Da...

06/26/2025

“Let’s Talk About Juneteenth”: California Leaders Celebrate “Foundational” Legacy of American Holiday June 25, 2025 beachcityradio Leave a comment Tanu Henry | California Black Media Elected officials in California, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and members of the California Legislative Blac...

06/26/2025

Commentary: Newsom’s Message to Trump Administration on California Power Grab Is Clear — He’s Not Backing Down June 25, 2025 beachcityradio Leave a comment Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media For months, Pres. Donald Trump and his allies have used California as a political punching bag....

06/17/2025

Discussions of Public Art don’t often include music. But I submit that our festivals
In parks, blocked off streets and
Other public venues like Taste of Soul or Central Avenue Jazz Festival, the music truly is public art as long as it is free
And accessible to the
Public.

Music as Public Art June 17, 2025 beachcityradio Leave a comment by Gregory L. Johnson Sound as a Shared Civic Experience In cities across the world, we find ourselves surrounded by… Continue Reading → Posted in: Beach City Perspective, Black Music Month, Black people