Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Long Beach Youth Chorus (LBYC) is committed to promoting and creating a harmonious and safe space for our singers and our community, allowing everyone to maintain respect for and gain a better understanding of one another. Normalizing the practice of sharing pronouns and encouraging earnest dialog and active listening are all key parts of that commitment. With self-awareness and authentic engagement, our organization will explore and program artistic contributions from historically marginalized, disenfranchised, and oppressed communities, including, but not limited to, works by:

– Indigenous Peoples
– Black People and other Individuals/Communities of Color
– Immigrants and/or Refugee Communities
– Non-Native English Speaking Cultures
– Women, or those Assigned Female at Birth (AFAB)
– LGBTQIA+ Individuals/Communities

The LBYC will strive to acknowledge and honor the fundamental values and dignities of these communities, embracing our cultural and personal differences while remaining open to new experiences. We aim to build awareness, offer solutions, and demonstrate leadership through community engagement and advocacy for equitable opportunities by incorporating transformative ideas, information, and experiences into our repertoire, rehearsals, and performances. We stand firm in our vision in which the inherent worth of all individuals is recognized and valued, civility and social justice are honored and practiced, and the full potential of all people is realized and celebrated.