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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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ALL Fireworks are illegal in Long Beach. Let's cel

ALL Fireworks are illegal in Long Beach. Let's celebrate safely! Anyone cited for fireworks violations may be faced with up to a $1,000 fine.

Today I attended @launitedway Day of Action Food D

Today I attended @launitedway Day of Action Food Distribution, in partnership with LA Labor and the @bgclublb. The event is an annual event, in which thousands of volunteers throughout the world take action in their communities to make a difference. The event assisted 400 families in our Long Beach community facing food insecurities and we also presented a $10,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. I was honored to support this event, contribute to feeding those in need, and the youth of our city.

The Juneteenth after-celebration at #UptownCommons

The Juneteenth after-celebration at #UptownCommons was also a blast! Thank you to the performers, vendors, and organizers @urbansocietylb & @crayproject for helping put this event on. What a great kickoff to a now federally recognized, national celebration of freedom! 🎉🎊

This weekend’s Juneteenth celebrations across Lo

This weekend’s Juneteenth celebrations across Long Beach were ones for the books! On Saturday afternoon I attended the @lbjuneteenth celebration on Pine Avenue, saw some great performances, visited booths for local organizations and businesses, and was able to celebrate with the community. Thank you to the organizers, the community, and my colleagues for showing out!

On June 1, 2021 the Long Beach City Council adjour

On June 1, 2021 the Long Beach City Council adjourned in honor of trailblazer President Linda Dent.

We celebrate Linda’s legacy and extend our condolences to the family today, on the date of her funeral.

The mission of WomenShelter of Long Beach is to el

The mission of WomenShelter of Long Beach is to eliminate domestic violence through compassionate intervention, education and personal empowerment. Founded in 1977 and located in LB, services include a 24-hr hotline, emergency housing, and a domestic violence resource center.

They sure know how to get me worked up on Father’s Day. 💛💛💛#girldad

We had a blast at today’s Long Beach #Juneteenth

We had a blast at today’s Long Beach #Juneteenth Celebration. For me, it’s all about recognizing our ancestors who paved the way. Special thanks to @antiochlb, @maryzendejaslb, and organizer @keepkempin for an incredible experience.

For many, Juneteenth is a day of observance and th

For many, Juneteenth is a day of observance and thoughtful reflection.

Celebrating #Juneteenth for me has always been a day observed by time with loved ones, food and music, and reflecting on our beloved ancestors.

For some Americans, Juneteenth is a new holiday. I hope today will provide the space for reflection, at kitchen tables and pulpits, about the meaning of freedom, the plight of the descendants of enslaved people, and the responsibility America has toward repairing harm and healing.

Maybe it shouldn’t be an easy conversation. But this is a good and important step toward racial healing, in service to creating a more perfect union.

Here are photos of my beloved ancestors, Charlie McCrary and Narcissus Richardson. You can read about their lives, from emancipation and reconstruction, through sharecropping and the depression here ➡️: https://mccrary-grove.com/mccrary-history

Today’s date, June 19th, marks a national holida

Today’s date, June 19th, marks a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

It is a day for all Americans to celebrate. In my family, we celebrate our culture with music and food and meet with loved ones to honor and reflect on our ancestors.

Our celebrations will all look different and will all be meaningful. Happy Freedom Day! Happy Juneteenth!

Last weekend, in my capacity as an advisory counci

Last weekend, in my capacity as an advisory council member for @claremontlincoln MPA program, I met with students to offer my experience, advice, and real-time policy development.

I shared with them the importance of delivering on your promises and being resourceful, so that they can tee up cities to win, prepare for the challenges of the future, and advance equity.

It was an honor to meet with these students and contribute to their bright future with the MPA Program. #EachOneTeachOne

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