“A Win for You Is a Win for Me”: Anthony Bryson’s Vision for Long Beach’s Future

About this episode

Anthony Bryson discusses his vision for Long Beach's future, focusing on housing, public safety, and community activism.

To learn more about Anthony Bryson, visit brysonforlongbeach.org or follow him on social media at @BrysonForLBC.Meet him in person on Saturday May 9th at 3pm at Shannon's on Pine located at 209 Pine in downtown Long Beach.__________________________Anthony Bryson is no stranger to Long Beach politics. As an activist and community organizer, he has built a reputation for amplifying residents’ voices and pushing for change.During an interview on The Jackie Rae Show, Bryson shared that his journey into activism began with a moment he still reflects on today. While riding Long Beach Transit, he witnessed a homeless woman being verbally harassed—and like everyone else on the bus, he said nothing.“I told myself, ‘I’m going to defend the next person,’” Bryson said. “And since then I haven’t stopped.”Bryson, who has lived in the city’s 1st District for about a decade, describes himself as a “concerned citizen” rather than a traditional activist. He says his background in the hospitality industry, along with years of grassroots organizing, has shaped his perspective on housing, homelessness, and community building.Now stepping further into the political arena, Bryson is centering his…

People in this episode

Host: Jackie Rae

Guest: Anthony Bryson

Topics covered

• activism
• housing affordability
• public safety
• transportation
• community organizing

Keywords

• Long Beach
• activism
• housing
• public safety
• transportation
• community organizing
• Anthony Bryson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BrysonForLongBeach.org

Places: Long Beach, Shannon's on Pine, downtown Long Beach

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