Black & White Gala 2025

The Black & White Ball is the LGBTQ Center Long Beach’s premier annual gala held during Pride Month at Hotel Maya.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of elegance, pride, and purpose at the 2025 Black & White Ball, the LGBTQ Center Long Beach’s premier annual gala—now returning to its iconic Pride Month celebration at Hotel Maya.

Join us as we come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of our LGBTQ+ community while honoring outstanding individuals with our prestigious Icon Awards. These awards recognize local champions who have made a lasting impact through their leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to equity.

Live Auction / Award Presentation

Gala Information
5:00 pm – 6:00pm VIP Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm General Cocktail Hour
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Black and White Gala Program

Award Honorees of 2025

Advocate Icon ward
McKinley Isamu “Isa” Quiroz Rached

Community Icon Award
Sabreena

Political Icon Award
Councilwoman Megan Kerr

Ally Icon Award
Maribel Raynoso Blunt
Solo/Small Firm Chair
Woman Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WALALA)

Unforgettable Celebration of inclusivity and equality

The Black & White Gala stands as the Long Beach Center’s premier annual fundraiser, playing a pivotal role in sustaining the LGBTQ Center Long Beach’s culturally responsive programs and services that advocate for equality among LGBTQIA+ individuals.

It is imperative to emphasize that all proceeds from this event directly contribute to supporting the Center’s mission, benefiting over 10,000 clients who rely on its crucial services annually. The Black & White Gala promises a night to remember, welcoming guests to partake in an elegant, exciting, and engaging evening dedicated to supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. Your participation is not only appreciated but also instrumental in fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.