Our Mission Is To Maintain And Strengthen The City's Diversity, Equity, And Accountability. |
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Greetings!
Today marks the start of United Against Hate Week, a national week of solidarity-building, art, policy, and programs to address hate.
But what does it mean to be united against hate? Hate can come in many forms, and it can be felt differently by different communities. However, hate does share a common objective: It seeks to divide us. It attempts to make some feel less safe or less included in their communities. It can push us into corners of fear.
For us at LA Civil Rights, being united against hate means standing firm in our assertion that LA is for Everyone - and standing shoulder to shoulder with all those who have been targeted by hate or discrimination. A hate-motivated attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on who we are as Angelenos, and who we are as Americans.
We are a diverse city - and we should be proud of that. As we continue to fight for a Los Angeles where we can all belong and thrive, I feel so grateful for all the community leaders, public servants, commissioners and volunteers who are in this work with us.
Keep the faith and keep the fight,
- Capri Maddox
Executive Director,
Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department
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Transgender Day of Remembrance |
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This Saturday, November 20th, is Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we name and honor the transgender individuals who have been killed simply for being who they are. 2021, unfortunately, has been the deadliest year on record for transgender folks in the United States, with 45 lives lost this year alone. The vast majority of those who face violence are transgender women of color, who suffer at the intersection of racism, sexism and transphobia.
To honor this day, the Transgender Advisory Council, one of the many councils and commissions within LA Civil Rights, did an interview on LA City View Channel 35 about the day and the issues the trans and non-binary community face. Together, we must create a Los Angeles where all individuals, regardless of their race or gender identity, is safe and empowered.
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United Against Hate Week is here! This nation-wide week of dialogue, programming and solidarity-building for safe and inclusive communities is now in its third year. This year's United Against Hate Week comes as Los Angeles County reported a 20% increase in reported hate crimes in 2020, continuing an increase over the last half decade.
As we expand reporting options and resources for those facing hate, we must keep up the pressure to turn the tide against hate, and never lose sight of a Los Angeles where our diversity is celebrated and protected. This week, LA Civil Rights is joining a number of United Against Hate Week panels and workshops, including "Solidarity Dividends" on Wednesday and "A Future LA County Without Hate" on Thursday. Join us. |
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ICYMI: Future of Hate Prevention |
As we continue our programming to tackle hate, discrimination and bias in Los Angeles, we were honored to host "The Future of Hate Prevention," a forward-looking discussion with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Councilmember Nithya Raman, and Dr. David Eisenman of UCLA Health. The event focused on policies and programs that can be used to intervene in hate & extremism, better serve vulnerable communities and build more resilient cities. Click here to watch on LA City View Channel 35. |
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Last Chance: Join Metro Youth Council |
Applications for LA Metro's first Youth Council close this Thursday, and this is your last chance to join! LA County youth between 14 and 17 years old can serve one-year terms to engage with and participate in Metro’s plans, projects, programs and initiatives. Youth Councilmembers even get a Letter of Recommendation and year-end stipend! Help build an LA County of safe transit and lifelong riders by signing up for LA Metro's Youth Council.
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