Long Beach Opera Will Host Community Conversation on Equity and Diversity in the Arts

By: Stephi Wild Jun. 14, 2020

Long Beach Opera will host the first of its Community Conversations today, June 14, with a conversation on equity and diversity in the arts.

Joined by "some of the most influential voices in the arts", the conversation will also feature performances by Julia Bullock & Christian Reif, Soloman Howard, & John Holiday.

The conversation will happen today at 4pm on the company's Facebook page.

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#CommunityConversations | We are honored to be joined by some of the most influential voices in the arts for a discussion around the topic of Equity & Diversity in the Arts. Performances by Julia Bullock & Christian Reif, Soloman Howard, & John Holiday. Join us this Sunday at 4PM PST. Facebook: @ Long Beach Opera

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