Donté Jordan Memorial
Artist(s): Sharniece Chantal
Location: Seaside Park
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Commemorating Black Lives
The Arts Council for Long Beach and Black Lives Matter Long Beach Chapter collaborated with Long Beach Dept of Parks Recreation & Marine in creating two memorial bench artworks to commemorate the lives of Donte Jordan and Frederick Taft.
Pamela Fields sits on the bench gathering in community at the memorial bench artwork unveiling commemorating her son Donte Jordan.
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The project site decisions were collaboratively chosen with respective families, Black Lives Matter Long Beach Chapter, and the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine. Frederick Taft's life was taken at Pan American Park. Donte Jordan's life was taken a block down the street on Chestnut Ave.
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Frederick Taft Memorial
Artist(s): Worldsmith
Location: Pan American Park
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Sharniece Chantal
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In Loving Memory of Donte’ Lamont Jordan
Beloved Son, Brother, Father & Uncle. You are missed! 12/29/1973 - 11/13/2013
Donte' Lamont Jordan always extended a helping hand. He fed, housed, and gave haircuts to the homeless ...
In Memory of Fredrick Taft:
Father, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather 09/13/1960 – 08/21/2018
Mr. Frederick Taft was a beloved member of his community, known for his kindness, resourcefulness, and dedication to helping ...