Long Beach City College has announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2020. The 48th annual celebration will honor five alumnis for their work in their professions and community.
The official ceremony for the 2020 inductees will be held on Sept. 22, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the date is tentative and depends on when LBCC is due to fully reopen along with state and city regulations.
“This is incredibly humbling to be recognized by some incredible people at Long Beach City College and it has allowed me to have a portion of legacy in Long Beach that is historic. This is such an amazing honor,” Photographer Sylvester “Duke” Givens said about his nomination.
Givens is best known for his photography work with Long Beach native, Snoop Dogg, and his “Power of Choice” exhibit.
Among the inductees are International City Theater’s artistic director Caryn Desai, concert promoter John Malveaux, retired Long Beach Police Commander Charles Park, teacher/educator Cynthia Terry, and photographer Givens.
Despite the pandemic LBCC was able to hold a mixer over zoom late February 2021. This was in place of the regular in person cocktail mixer normally held for the inductees.
“To think that our alumni are out in the community doing amazing things and the Hall of Fame is our way to celebrate those things,” explained Paula Barrow, director of development and alumni relations.
Since 1972 LBCC has honored these individuals by telling their stories and having a ceremony called Long Beach City College Alumni Hall of Fame.
Everyone in the community is invited to the dinner and ceremony which includes LBCC’s Associate Student Body who also helps during the event.
The ASB and the President Ambassador’s Club are looked at as the future hall of famers.
“The more we can talk about how the Vikings help the community, the more they shine.” Barrow said.
For updates on the event go to the LBCC Alumni Hall of Fame website at https://www.lbcc.edu/alumni-hall-fame.