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Richardson, wife Nina, and daughters, Alina and Mila, are proud homeowners in the Collins neighborhood of North Long Beach. He believes every resident, business, and neighborhood deserves dignity and an opportunity to thrive.

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Con Funk Shun & DW3 to Headline 8th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival!

The 8th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival will be returning to Houghton Park on Saturday, July 6, from 12:00-7:00 PM! Headlining the show for 2019 is Con Funk Shun and DW3.

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El Pollo Imperial provides a variety of delicious

El Pollo Imperial provides a variety of delicious Peruvian food including Beef, Chicken, Seafood and Vegetarian options at great prices. Check out their menu here: https://loom.ly/H6OYwdE and stop by to show your support for this great uptown local business!
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👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 And this is why I created

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 And this is why I created our Long Beach Youth #PoetLaureate program in 2019.

Our youth have endless potential, if we continue to invest in them.

Learn more here ⬇️: http://www.longbeach.gov/library/news/youth-poet-laureate/

@LBPLFoundation @LBCityLibrary #AmandaGorman #TheHillWeClimb

Join Vice Mayor Rex Richardson for a discussion on

Join Vice Mayor Rex Richardson for a discussion on the Long Beach Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative and efforts to advance equity across the region.

Guest speakers include:
▶️ Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director, LA County Office of Racial Equity
▶️ Teresa Chandler, Long Beach Deputy City Manager
▶️ Alyssa Gutierrez, Chair, Long Beach Human Relations Commission

Space is limited! RSVP now, link in bio.
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"Nonviolence is not passive. It is active, love-ce

"Nonviolence is not passive. It is active, love-centered noncooperation with evil."
Thank you @thekingcenter
-- Pursuing unity in diversity, equity and inclusion for all. How do we get there? Love + action.
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I’m honored to be an inaugural member of the Cla

I’m honored to be an inaugural member of the Claremont Lincoln University, MPA Advisory Council, helping to shape the next generation of public sector leaders. I look forward to working with the students. #equity #education #highereducation #localgovernment #racialequity #resiliency #inclusion #bias #mpa #cities

Today we are featuring Robert Earls BBQ. If you ha

Today we are featuring Robert Earls BBQ. If you have been looking for some smokey sweet barbecue with homemade sides and great service, your search is over! Show your support for one of our favorite local restaurants today, order online at https://loom.ly/g7HbuIE -- Or give them a call and stop by! Here's a word from owner & founder Robert Earl "It's been a very tight year. It's not easy not knowing what is going to happen next but we continue to pray in hope for the best. We at the same time are trying to keep our employees safe during this time."

Let's support our local businesses and continue to #eatlocal in 2021!
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Learn how improving air quality in Long Beach will

Learn how improving air quality in Long Beach will bring new industries and new jobs to our city while accelerating our economic recovery. Our speakers include @gideon_kracov Boardmember of @southcoastaqmd; Matt Peterson, President & CEO of @laincubator and Judy Mitchell, Governing Board member of South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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Sal's Gumbo Shack has been providing Long Beach wi

Sal's Gumbo Shack has been providing Long Beach with mouth-watering Cajun & Creole fare since 2011. Owner Sally started the business as a catering company and decided to plant roots and open a brick and mortar restaurant in uptown in 2012. Support this fantastic local restaurant, order online or stop by today and pick up some mouth-watering Louisana cuisine!
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Learn how improving air quality in Long Beach will

Learn how improving air quality in Long Beach will bring new industries and new jobs to our city while accelerating our economic recovery.Our speakers include: @gideon_kracov Board member of @southcoastaqmd Matt Peterson, President & CEO of @laincubator and Judy Mitchell; Governing Board member of South Coast Air Quality Management District.

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These are the images of demonstrations that make A

These are the images of demonstrations that make America great. The violence and images coming out of the Capitol today are reprehensible.

Wishing you a Healthy and Happy Holiday, Merry Chr

Wishing you a Healthy and Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Peace, and Love!

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