I am proud to be an Angeleno.

It was this city that gave me my first taste of activism, where I went to Fairfax High and Cal State LA, and where I continue to be inspired by people from all walks of life and all parts of the world.

But our diversity cannot be taken for granted - because it is not guaranteed.

Hate crimes are at record highs. People of all backgrounds are facing more threats to their safety and community.

This is not the Los Angeles I know. The Los Angeles I know is a city where everyone can find belonging, where communities intersect to create something new and uniquely LA. As a city, we are not defined by race, religion, or creed, but by possibility and ambition.

This week is our first-ever LA For All Week, which we will celebrate with events, lightings, and solidarity - including at LA For All Day at the Wall Las Memorias in Lincoln Park. We will acknowledge our diversity, stand unified against hate, and connect with community-based organizations from across LA. I hope to see you there.

I am proud to be an Angeleno, and I'm proud to be your neighbor.

Keep the faith and keep the fight,

- Capri Maddox

LA for All week is HERE! This week we are lighting up the city with love for LA and events to celebrate a city of welcoming, belonging, and inclusion.

Tuesday, September 20: LA For All Student Art Show at Cal State LA. Join us as we showcase 38 student works all completed through the Cal State LA x LA For All Student Art Project. Cal State LA University Library (space limited). RSVP here.

Thursday, September 22: LA For All DAY! Join us as we celebrate one year of LA For All with city leaders, community resources, live music and more in a celebration of LA's multicultural identity and unity against hate.

Thursday - Friday: See our city light up in the multicolor mosaic of LA For All with lightings across the city. See LA For All colors at City Hall, Dodger Stadium, the 6th Street Bridge, US Bank Tower, USC, LAX, the Coliseum, Union Station, the LA Zoo, the Herald Examiner building, Mount Saint Mary's and more. Take a picture with the #LAForAll hashtag to have your photo shared by @lacivilrights!

Special thanks to the LA City Human Relations Commission, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Kevin de León, Councilmember John Lee, Councilmember Marqueece Harris Dawson, Councilmember Paul Krekorian, Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, Councilmember Paul Koretz, Cal State LA, and all our partners for making this happen!

Happy Latino Heritage Month! From September 15 - October 15, the City of Los Angeles is hosting virtual and in-person events to celebrate. Stop by an exhibit, attend a small business workshop, or enjoy the fiestas around town. Click here to see the calendar!

From a pueblo to a global city, the story of Los Angeles is made possible by Latinos in arts, sciences, politics, and more. Join us in celebrating Latino Heritage Month online under the hashtag #LatinoLA. Follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Calling all Los Angeles area community organizations! The LA Civil Rights Peace & Healing Center Program is launching, and YOU are invited to submit a proposal by October 31st!

A mandatory Zoom Webinar will be held on September 22, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. PST for all organizations interested in applying. Click here to RSVP for the webinar.