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Greetings!

We have so much to share with you from LA Civil Rights. Our small but hard-working team has been working non-stop to not only build this department, but also host community events, launch programs, and fight for inclusion, equity and justice for all.

As African-American Heritage Month comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who hosted an event, joined our social media campaign, or tuned in for one of our televised conversations. There's more African-American history than could ever fit into one month, and we know that history is still being made to this day.

So, to the history-makers, change agents and community leaders who continue to push forward - thank you. You are the people who lift up Los Angeles, and we could never do this work without you.

Keep the faith and keep the fight,

- Capri Maddox
Executive Director,
Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department
A Gift of Good Trouble for Los Angeles
On Friday, February 18th, just days before John Lewis' birthday, LA Civil Rights joined Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmembers Curren Price and Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and City Librarian John Szabo to unveil a portrait of the late civil rights icon.

First appearing in the Netflix show Family Reunion, the portrait of John Lewis standing before Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. was painted by Jeff Clark of Netflix and donated to the City of Los Angeles following its TV appearance. It now hangs in the Social Sciences and Philosophy department of the Central Library.

We are so grateful to Netflix, Family Reunion, City leaders and our incredible library staff for making this happen. Watch the coverage of the portrait unveiling below.
Trainings for Employers & Transgender Job Seekers
Tomorrow, join the LA Civil Rights Transgender Advisory Council for two events for employers and job seekers to help Transgender and Non-Binary individuals achieve gainful employment.

At10 AM, LA area employers are invited to join “Trans Inclusion in the Workplace,” a training on gender and sexual diversity in the workplace. RSVP at bit.ly/TACEmployers

At 5PM, trans and non-binary job seekers are invited to join a job readiness training with tips on resume building, interview skills and more. RSVP at bit.ly/TACJobSeekers.
Women's History Month Film Screening
Women's History Month starts tomorrow, and we're celebrating with a virtual film screening event! Join LA Civil Rights and our Commission on the Status of Women on March 14 at 6PM for a live screening of LFG, a documentary film on the United States women’s national soccer team’s fight for equal pay.

We are excited to host this film with Picture Motion, a leading social impact agency developing award-winning advocacy campaigns for film, TV and more. We will host an opening session on Zoom (bit.ly/LFGOpeningSession) followed by the film in a special virtual screening room and panel discussion. RSVP below to join us for this exciting film event!
Standing Up to Anti-Black Hate
On February 17, we hosted a live televised discussion on hate crimes facing African-American communities, and this is one conversation you do not want to miss. Radio host Dominique DiPrima, Community Build CEO Robert Sausedo and Human Relations Commission President Anthony Mack brought incredible wisdom and mic-drop moments on anti-Black hate and how we build a culture of care for all communities. Thank you for your voices!
Last Day to Apply for the LA Youth Council!
The City of Los Angeles is taking applications for the first-ever LA City Youth Council - and applications close tonight! This council seats 30 empowered youth from who serve a one-year term. During their term, members learn about the inner workings of local government, drive special community projects and civic events, and make policy and budget recommendations to elected and civic leaders. Applications close tonight!
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