In a city that is constantly changing and shifting, George shares his story of how the equestrian community is uniting the black and brown communities in Compton. George details how the Rancheros and the Compton Cowboys use advocacy to achieve their goals of raising awareness for the Richland Farms equine culture. He also discusses they work together to change the narrative of the city through supporting the restoration of the Compton Creek and implementing safety measures for the horse-riding in urban areas.
George is a community organizer with experience working with local & state government. He has served as an advocate for Compton’s historical Richland Farms’ equine community, existing since Compton’s incorporation in 1888. In working with Compton City Council, George’s advocacy includes outreach for the Los Angeles River Revitalization with the Compton Cowboys and the Los Angeles County Public Works Department water system upgrade. George continues to bridge community gaps that exist in Compton through project-based organizing with the Latino and Black Cowboys. This talk was given at a TEDxComptonBlvd event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx. George is a community organizer with extensive work in local & state government. As a resident of Compton, George has connected with the equine community of Richland Farms that has existed since the incorporation of the City of Compton in 1888.
George has participated in special events with the Compton City Council and Mayor ,as well as served as the connection between the Richland Farms community and local & state government. Some of his advocacy activities include outreach for the Los Angeles River Revitalization with the Compton Cowboys and the Los Angeles County Public Works Department water system upgrade, which was covered by the local ABC7 News with Rancho Compton.
George continues to bridge the gaps that have existed in the community of Compton through project based organizing with the Latino and Black Cowboys. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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