Crime & Safety

Anti-LGBTQ, Antisemitic Graffiti Painted Outside Of Long Beach Pride Headquarters

Mayor Rex Richardson called the graffiti "not just an attack on a symbol, but an attack on our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors."

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

September 22, 2025

Los Angeles County leaders have addressed the recent discovery of anti-LGBTQ and antisemitic graffiti outside of the Long Beach Pride headquarters over the weekend.

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The graffiti was found on a utility box outside of the building, which helps Long Beach put on their annual Pride festival. The language included a swastika, which could be seen in photos seen on Long Beach Pride's Facebook page.

Mayor Rex Richardson called the graffiti "not just an attack on a symbol, but an attack on our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors."

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