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Our Mission Is To Maintain And Strengthen The City's Diversity, Equity, And Accountability.
LA Civil Rights Executive Director Capri Maddox in a blue dress with a lapel pin that says "LA."
Greetings!

Can you believe there are fewer than seven weeks left in 2022?

This year has flown by with events, celebrations, and first-ever programs and services for Angelenos. As we approach the holiday season and a new year, I know there is a sense of change and uncertainty in the air. But when I travel around our city, I find hope.

I find hope in the young people who are standing firm against hate and division. I find hope in the progress we're making to protect civil rights. At LA Civil Rights, I find hope in our origin story and the multiethnic coalition that made our department a reality (more on that below).

No matter how you voted on election day or what neighborhood you call home, I hope you are ready to fight for our city's future - and all our diverse communities. We have a chance to build a Los Angeles for everyone, and we can only do it together. No matter who you are, we all can make a difference - and I look forward to making that difference with you.

Keep the faith and keep the fight,

- Capri Maddox
Executive Director
Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department
In the News...
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  • LA Sentinel: Reparations Commission Releases Public Survey
  • Daily Breeze: LA’s Civil Rights Department launches discrimination enforcement division
  • Spectrum News 1: LA’s Civil Rights Department launches Discrimination Enforcement division
  • LA Sentinel: City Council Approves Office of Racial Equity Action Plan
The Story of LA Civil Rights
A Black & White still from "The Story of LA Civil Rights," showing an image from a May Day march in Los Angeles, where Black Worker Center members march toward camera.
Do you know how LA Civil Rights was created? We aren't just a product of city hall - we were made by organized workers, motivated organizers and a multiethnic coalition fighting for a more just Los Angeles.

Now, for the first time, we are telling our origin story with the workers and organizers who led the fight - from the LA Black Worker Center to IDEPSCA and more. We just released a video featuring leaders form these organizations describing the years-long effort to bring discrimination enforcement to Los Angeles.

We are honored to carry this work forward with the workers and organizers who helped make this happen. Remember, if you've faced discrimination in the private sector areas of commerce, education, employment and housing, file a complaint here.
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Don't Miss Homecoming Part II!
Flyer for homecoming event on November 29, 2022 at 5:30 PM. Register at bit.ly/ReparationsLA2
On Tuesday, November 29th, our Reparations Advisory Commission is holding its second public engagement event on Zoom and Facebook Live.

Homecoming II will bring Black Angelenos together to meet the Reparations Commissioners, learn more about the planned reparations program in the City of Los Angeles, and share their experiences and histories in LA. RSVP now!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the Commission's first Homecoming event in October. Don't forget to weigh in on the reparations plan for LA by taking this public survey.
RSVP HERE
Join the Transgender Advisory Council
Are you trans, nonbinary or gender non-conforming? Interested in supporting trans communities in the City of LA? Apply to join our Transgender Advisory Council!

We have two openings on the Council, and welcome applications whether or not you live in the City of Los Angeles. Applicants must be 18 years or older to apply, and should include an application, resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation in an email to francisco.ortega@lacity.org. Please title the email "TAC Board Application."

Created in 2016, the Transgender Advisory Council is a permanent council community leaders to advise the City on how to best serve the needs of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming residents. Members meet monthly on Zoom and work with the LA Civil Rights to establish programs and policies to serve the community. Apply today!
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American Flag. Text reads "Veterans Day."
Honoring our Veterans
Friday was Veteran's Day, when we honor those who served our country in the U.S. military and their families. We honor your service and sacrifice for our country.

Veterans face a different battle after leaving the armed forces in mental health, employment and even homelessness. It's important to recognize the unique circumstances veterans and their families face in civilian life.

It's also important to stand firm against veteran discrimination. The LA Civil Rights Discrimination Enforcement Division protects against discrimination on the basis of veteran status in private sector commerce, education, employment, and housing. Click here to learn more about our protected classes.
Joumana Silyan-Saba speaks at a panel hosted by the Jewish Federation.
Standing Against Antisemitism
We've been shocked and concerned by the rise anti-Semitic hate incidents and hate speech in Los Angeles and across the nation. We cannot allow hate against any community to go unchecked. That's why LA Civil Rights was proud to stand with the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) earlier this month for "Fighting Antisemitism Together," an event with Mayor Garcetti and community leaders.

Our Director of Policy & Enforcement Joumana Silyan-Saba spoke on the need for cross-cultural solidarity, and the need for more attention and investment in hate prevention. Click here to learn more and watch a recording of the event.
Civil + Human Rights & Equity Department
civilandhumanrights.lacity.org
201 N. Los Angeles St., Suite 6
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 978-1845
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