Huntington Beach to Replace Some Identity-Related Celebrations With Historical Heritage Commemorations

City leaders in the conservative-leaning coastal community of Huntington Beach, California, are replacing some ethnic and identity-related celebrations—like those related to LBGT pride and black, Asian, and indigenous history—in favor of commemorating historical local, state, and national events. With approval of its new celebrations calendar, “Surf City” will honor the historic heritage of the United States, California, and Huntington Beach, according to the plan approved at the Dec. 19 meeting. “One of my favorite things about being elected to city council so far has been learning about the amazing history of our city that I was unaware of myself,” Councilman Casey McKeon told councilors at the meeting. “As a third-generation Huntington Beach resident, I just have been amazed to learn just how much of our rich history I was unaware of, and I can only imagine that the majority of our residents are unaware of, as well.”...