1PrettyRicky

This sendoff has never just been about me 🖤

It is about my family as well. Every sacrifice they made, to make this all worth it. They don't ask for recognition, but absolutely deserve every bit of it. Thank you Wink. Thank you Ricky.

When I get up on that stand, behind those decks, and press play on June 13, I will be playng my heart out for Fargo. But you better believe I am playing it for them too

June 13, 2026. The Aquarium. Three more days. PAY WHAT YOU CAN 🍽️. Come celebrate with us...well, the adults. Ricky will be celebrating at home with his grandparents haha

https://posh.vip/e/the-farewell-cookout

Every great night needs a great host. For The Farewell Cookout for 1PrettyRicky, there was never any question who that would be 🖤

Fred Edwards Jr will be hosting June 13 at The Aquarium, and I want to take a moment to tell you exactly who Fred is to me and to this community.

Fred is my confidante. My closest counsel. The kind of friend who tells you the truth even when it is hard to hear. My Jonathan to my David. But Fargo knows him for so much more than that.

Fred is a Bush Fellow, the same prestigious honor I was awarded, given by the The Bush Foundation to leaders driving large-scale, equitable change across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations within these states. He is a TEDx speaker with over 90,000 views. He founded Freds Dissonance, a nonprofit building community through cultural exchange. He organized Fargo's Juneteenth celebration, as well as many across North Dakota and Minnesota, as well as spent years using spoken word, education, and art to create belonging for BIPOC youth in this region. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from NDSU, and will soon become DOCTOR (!!) in August. He is the quintessential, premier host and MC in the entire FM area.

Two Bush Fellows, on the same stage, on the same night, in this beloved city we gave everything to. I could not think of a more fitting way to close this chapter.

June 13, 2026. The Aquarium. PAY WHAT YOU CAN 🍽️ I just want you in that room.