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Our Campaigns

Nursing Home Reform

Technology Access for Low-Income Older Adults

Long Beach People's Budget

Long Beach People's Budget

Technology Access for Low-Income Older Adults

Long Beach People's Budget

 Black Lives Matter LBC and community allies have come together to release the next “People’s Budget Proposal” and bring equity and justice to the Long Beach City budget. The City’s budget is a moral document that reflects our city’s values and priorities. Adopting the People’s Budget is more than just a shift in the way the City has done business-- it is a pathway to ending anti-Blackness and structural racism in the City, undoing historical disinvestment that has continued for generations, and moving us closer towards a Long Beach that is safe and healthy for all.  

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Technology Access for Low-Income Older Adults

Technology Access for Low-Income Older Adults

Technology Access for Low-Income Older Adults

Public Transportation Improvement

Public Transportation Improvement

Technology Access for Low-Income Older Adults

Reframing Aging

Public Transportation Improvement

Creating a Liveable Community

Creating a Liveable Community

Public Transportation Improvement

Creating a Liveable Community

Creating Safe Streets

Creating Safe Streets

Creating Safe Streets

Older Adult Nutrition

Creating Safe Streets

Creating Safe Streets

Medicare for All

Creating Safe Streets

Medicare for All

About the Long Beach Gray Panthers

Who we are...

A multi-generational movement of people in Long Beach who believe there is a solution to all the social and economic injustices in our society.

What we believe...

We work in coalitions and collaborations with other organizations on crucial issues affecting the quality of life and oppose discrimination against, and oppression of persons because of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, nationality, class, physical disability or political orientation through education and advocacy. 

What we do...

We provide education and advocacy on Older Adult issues in social and economic justice; a clean sustainable environment; work for the preservation and expansion of social security and Medicare; quality health care for all; decent affordable housing; full employment or adequate income for those unable to work; promote education and activism for world peace by working for the elimination of all means of mass destruction and for a transfer of resources from military to human needs. 

Our History

"Age and youth in action!"

There are six myths about old age...


1. That it's a disease, a disaster.

2. That we are mindless.

3. That we are sexless.

4. That we are useless.

5. That we are powerless.

6. That we are all alike.

                                       -Maggie Kuhn


The Gray Panthers were founded in 1970 by the amazing Maggie Kuhn, whose diligent uncompromising fight against the injustice of ageism spearheaded this movement. The Long Beach Chapter has been in operation since 1974.

Gray panthers Founder Maggie Kuhn on Age and Activism

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The Long Beach Gray Panthers; Image via Heart of Ida

"Long Beach Gray Panthers Mark 45 Years Of Advocacy" - THE GRUNION

"There will be a birthday party this Saturday, and the group hosting has plenty of experience with birthdays.


Long Beach's Gray Panthers have been advocating and educating for older  adults for the last 45 years in the city. A celebration to mark the  occasion is set from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Long  Beach Senior Center..." 


written by Harry Saltzgaver at The Grunion

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"Seniors are superheroes at Saturday’s Long Beach Gray Panthers Senior Fest" - PRESS-TELEGRAM

"Since 1974, the Long Beach Gray Panthers have been advocating for senior  rights in the city through education and networking opportunities.  Through their work, organization leaders are hoping to change the way  senior adults are perceived within the community, said Karen Reside, the  Gray Panthers’ secretary..."


written by Stephanie Stutzman at Press-Telegram

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"Senior Spotlight: Long Beach Gray Panthers – Age & Youth in Action" - THE HEART OF IDA

"In 1974, as an offshoot of the Long Beach Area Peace Network, the Long Beach Gray Panthers (LBGP) continued the legacy of Maggie Kuhn and has dedicated themselves to advancing the causes of social justice, peace, and older-adult issues in partnership with younger people in the community. Using the values of dignity, excellence, stewardship, and a spirit of collaboration and justice, the LBGP bring together all members of the community to discuss specific issues and collect a variety of viewpoints..."


published by The Heart of Ida

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"Long Beach Gray Panthers Present First Annual Senior Fest" - THE HI-LO

 " Other older events focus on selling products,' Co-Chair Karen Reside  said in a statement. 'This event will feature community resources  available for older adults, showcase local older adult artists and offer  free services and present updates on legislation impacting older  adults, healthcare issues, while exploring the contributions older  adults provide to our community...' "


written by Ariana Gastelum for the Hi-lo with the Long Beach Post

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Statement on Racial Justice

Times of Trial, Times of Protest

  

It is with great compassion we view the suffering of our black and brown brothers and sisters at the hands of racist, violent police officers in our country. The recent killing of George Floyd was the spark that has set off protests in all 50 states and over 2000 American cities and towns including Long Beach but also internationally.


It was a spark that landed in the fuel of similar incidents of police brutality and murder of Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Amadou Diallo, Freddie Gray and etc. etc. etc.


We know not all police officers are racist. Some have even joined the protests in sympathy. However, there are those police officers that are racist, who with excessive force injure and kill Black citizens and the system does not penalized them for their behavior. There exists systemic racism in police departments throughout our country. This system allows higher rates of stops, arrests, use of force and incarceration of people of color because of both bias and the reward structure. 


This system must change. 


Racism will not be eliminated in our country as quickly as we would like. But together with our community partners we will work to get the justice, fairness, inclusion and equity that makes us stronger as a nation.


Martin Luther King Jr.


“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

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1150 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

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"Age and youth in action!"