I hope you are staying safe and well. At LA Civil Rights, we are staying busy with new partnerships, new programming and new ways to stand up against hate and build opportunity in Los Angeles.

Last Saturday, we saw how clearly this work is needed now. The attack at a synagogue in Colleyville was felt far beyond Texas, and like many of you, it shook me to my core. Hate anywhere affects all of us, and we are standing together with our Jewish community in solidarity, and all faiths. We will not be divided by hate.

This is why our team operates at one speed: Faster. Hate and injustice don't slow down, and we won't either.

I can't wait to share with you some of the big things we're building here at LA Civil Rights. But for now, read below to join some of our upcoming programs, get involved with our department, and find out where you see might us next. As always, I'm grateful for you and your partnership in building an LA for All.

Keep the faith and keep the fight,

- Capri Maddox

In celebration of African-American Heritage Month, we are bringing together African-American entrepreneurs, social equity leaders and business trailblazers for "How I Made It" a live televised discussion on creating and growing a business in LA. Join Executive Director Capri Maddox as she speaks with Natalyn Randle of Black Businesswomen Rock, Bryce Fluellen of Everytable, and Meymuma Hussein-Catan of Flavors from Afar.

Black-owned businesses support our communities and our city. So how can we support and empower them? Join us on February 10th at 11 AM on Channel 35 or facebook.com/lacivilrights. Thank you to our sponsors: The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, Recycling Black Dollars, and the Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce.

President of the Human Relations Commission Anthony Mack joined Maria Hall-Brown on "LA Currents" last week to talk about the Commission's mission and goals for the year ahead. Click here to watch a preview of the interview - and tune in this week to Channel 35 or LA This Week online to watch the full conversation. Thank you to Maria, Al, Brent, Greg, Blake and the entire team at Channel 35 for having the Commission on!

Established through the City Charter in 1966, The LA City Human Relations Commission is one of five Commissions & Advisory Councils within the LA Civil Rights department. The HRC promotes intergroup peace-building, equity, and human rights in the City of Los Angeles by transforming community engagement and dialogue into sustainable programs and policy. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, and Commission meetings are open to the public. Click here to learn more about the Human Relations Commission and view upcoming meetings.