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A Few Good Men 2022

AACCLB Black History Month

AACCLB Black History Month

Darick J. Simpson is honored as a member of the Long Beach 2022 Ronald McDonald House cohort of Few Good Men that includes National and Local business/community icons.... 

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AACCLB Black History Month

AACCLB Black History Month

AACCLB Black History Month

The Long Beach African American Cultural Center creates a presentation on African American History in the context of Long Beach History narrated by Darick J. Simpson.... 

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Juneteenth 2021

AACCLB Black History Month

Juneteenth 2021

This year’s Juneteenth celebration is all about good vibes, family, and unity... 

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Press Telegram

Pacific Currents Winter 2021

Juneteenth 2021

We must come together to end systemic racism. 

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Meet The Maker

Pacific Currents Winter 2021

Pacific Currents Winter 2021

Simpson, a consummate Renaissance man and author of Life, Lyrics and Love. 
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Pacific Currents Winter 2021

Pacific Currents Winter 2021

Pacific Currents Winter 2021

Guest Post: Overcoming the Challenges of At-Home Schooling

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Miller Foundation News

Miller Foundation News

Miller Foundation News

Assistance League Capital Campaign

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Press Telegram

Miller Foundation News

Miller Foundation News

My answer when, I was recently asked my thoughts on current times.

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Celebrating Excellence

Miller Foundation News

Celebrating Excellence

Honored to be included with such phenomenal individuals.

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I Am Me Too

Conversations: Erroll Parker

Celebrating Excellence

With the current climate, I was inspired to write this piece. Proud to have partnered with Lina Hayek. Hear More.

Conversations: Erroll Parker

Conversations: Erroll Parker

Conversations: Erroll Parker

This time rolls are reversed. The interviewer has now become the interviewee.             View More.

Juneteenth Celebration 2021

Conversations: Erroll Parker

Conversations: Erroll Parker

If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

2020 Boss Awards

Long Beach Shorts - IMPACT Fitness

Long Beach Shorts - IMPACT Fitness

Proud to be an honoree. Read More.

Long Beach Shorts - IMPACT Fitness

Long Beach Shorts - IMPACT Fitness

Long Beach Shorts - IMPACT Fitness

Such a fun shoot, click to see why. View more.

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City Council Approves Funds To Establish Community Development Corporation

City Council Approves Funds To Establish Community Development Corporation

City Council Approves Funds To Establish Community Development Corporation

 “I see our role, initially, as being successful as the fiscal sponsor that we were brought in to be,” Simpson noted...  Read More.

Digital Arts Programs Allow Students To Develop Leadership Skills

City Council Approves Funds To Establish Community Development Corporation

City Council Approves Funds To Establish Community Development Corporation

  “They are better prepared to matriculate into the mainstream of society, regardless of where they come from..." Read More.

I Am Praying for You Alabama

10 years ago, while leading music at a local church in Belmont Shore, a tall, classy, handsome man came up to me to introduce himself and tell me how much he felt the presence of God during the worship, and that my music was the reason for that.


Darick J. Simpson is a true Southern gentlemen and one of the dearest friends I have in life. He has a heart of gold and truly cares about people and the community. It is an honor and a privilege to have worked on this project with him, and our hope is to create awareness of the continued challenges our brothers and sisters face here in the US and worldwide.  Click here to view video.


- Lina Hayek, Producer

I Am Praying for You Alabama written by Darick J. Simpson, score by Lina Hayek.

I Am Praying for You Alabama written by Darick J. Simpson, score by Lina Hayek.

First Friday's Bixby Knolls Book Signing

Ex-linebacker won't let cancer gain a yard

Ex-linebacker won't let cancer gain a yard

Join me for my next book signing this week at First Fridays Long Beach! I’ll be at Elise's Tea Room from 7-9P. Come by to say hello, or stay a while to hear a few pieces from #LifeLyricsLove. 

Ex-linebacker won't let cancer gain a yard

Ex-linebacker won't let cancer gain a yard

Ex-linebacker won't let cancer gain a yard

Many thanks to the Long Beach Press-Telegram’s @RichArchibold for the feature. Click here for the full article.

Grammy Museum Book Signing

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Meet Darick J. Simpson at the Grammy Museum, an intimate  and unique venue, for a special afternoon with old Friends and new  Acquaintances! Join him to celebrate Life, Lyrics and Love.

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Featured author in residence for the Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Black History program. Click here for more on the event.

Grunion Gazette: Simpson Shows Poetic Side

Grunion Gazette: Simpson Shows Poetic Side

Grunion Gazette: Simpson Shows Poetic Side

By Harry Saltsgaver

CALCAPA ANNOUNCES SIMPSON, REGION IX REP

Grunion Gazette: Simpson Shows Poetic Side

Grunion Gazette: Simpson Shows Poetic Side

CalCAPA Press Release

Darick Simpson To Be Honored By CCEJ

Grunion Gazette: Simpson Shows Poetic Side

Darick Simpson To Be Honored By CCEJ

CCEJ  honor for work with LBCAP

PBS SOCAL AMERICAN GRADUATE

Mayor-Elect Names 17-Member Transition Team

Darick Simpson To Be Honored By CCEJ

PBS SOCAL American Graduate: Darick Simpson

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LB Program Trains Low-Income Youth

Mayor-Elect Names 17-Member Transition Team

Mayor-Elect Names 17-Member Transition Team

Long Beach Program Trains Low-Income Youth In Specialized Fields

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Mayor-Elect Names 17-Member Transition Team

Mayor-Elect Names 17-Member Transition Team

Mayor-Elect Names 17-Member Transition Team

Mayor-Elect Garcia Acts Quickly By Naming 17-Member Transition Team

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Confidence by S.O.U.L.

Summer Internship Program, music video for Confidence by S.O.U.L. (Sounds of Urban Long Beach). Summer 2009.

Colorado Music Conservatory

Action TV by S.O.U.L.

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