This Fourth of July weekend, while many are celebrating with barbecues and fireworks, one El Cerrito resident is inviting neighbors to celebrate in a quieter, more reflective way.
Mimu Tsujimura, a local resident and gentle presence in our community, is offering something both simple and profound: a series of walking conversations on Richmond Street. Her invitation isn’t a protest or a political statement—it’s an act of community care, a reminder that change begins when we slow down enough to listen.
The walks, part of an initiative she calls “Listening to Stories, Dreaming Together,” invite El Cerrito residents to explore Richmond Street—not just as a route on a map, but as a living, breathing part of our shared lives. Mimu describes this as a chance to “weave voices into the Richmond Street Complete Streets Project,” offering an alternative way for residents to reflect on changes proposed by the city, outside of formal meetings and city-sponsored surveys.
Each session is designed to be unhurried. Participants will walk gently, pause often, and share stories, memories, and dreams for the future of our neighborhood. It’s a reminder that our streets don’t just carry cars—they carry histories, families, footsteps, and futures.
Mimu’s approach centers on belonging and care, not confrontation. As she writes:
“This is not a protest, nor a formal survey — it is a gathering of voices, an act of community care, a moment to reclaim our belonging to the places we walk each day.”
Event Details:
📍 Meeting Point: Moeser Ln & Richmond St
🗓️ Schedule:
Friday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Moeser Ln to Fairmount Ave) Saturday,
Saturday, July 5: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Moeser Ln to Hill St)
Saturday, July 5: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Moeser Ln to Fairmount Ave)
Sunday, July 6: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Moeser Ln to Hill St)
💌 Facilitated by: Mimu Tsujimura — neighbor, listener, tree whisperer
📧 RSVP/Questions: arborealwords@gmail.com
Whether you’ve lived here for decades or just moved in, this is a chance to connect—with neighbors, with place, and with possibility.
If you’ve ever wondered what community engagement could look like without a podium or PowerPoint, take a walk with Mimu. Richmond Street has stories to tell—and so do you.
Hope to see you there!
El Cerrito Committee for Responsible Government (ECCRG) 