Hello Nicole,

Los Angeles City is home to almost 30,000 American Indian and Alaskan Natives and sits on the land of the Chumash and Tongva Native American tribes. This past Monday, we recognized Indigenous People's Day commemorating and honoring the histories and cultures of America's first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that have helped build our nation.

Our state is home to more people of Native heritage than any other state in the nation. Their cultural heritage and deep connection to the land are integral to our city's history. Efforts to preserve and celebrate these indigenous cultures have been growing in recent years, with events, educational programs, and cultural centers working to ensure that the traditions and stories of these tribes remain an important part of the fabric of Los Angeles. At LA Civil Rights, we are committed to working with our partners at the state and local level to acknowledge our history and protect the rights of tribes all across Los Angeles.

This month, we, along with the City of Los Angeles, held events to celebrate Latino Heritage Month all over the city, including a screening of the film Dreamer, and a panel discussion with the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs to discuss the human rights laws and potential violations. Last week, we celebrated this our 2nd annual LA for All Week, and I want to thank YOU for being a part of making sure that we continue to create an LA for Everyone. LA City Council declared "LA for All Week," Angelenos celebrated with us as we celebrated World Peace Day, Mayor Bass, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto, Councilmembers Soto-Martinez, and Hernandez and others helped light up Los Angeles our unity colors in 15 iconic locations; and over 200 volunteers showed up at our Tom LaBonge Day of Service.

That's the Los Angeles I know, and the future that we are building together. We've got more happening this month, so check out some of the things below to get involved.

Keep the faith and keep the fight,

- Capri Maddox

Executive Director

LA Civil Rights Department

From September 25-30th, we celebrated our 2nd Anniversary of our LA for All Week with events at our Peace and Healing Centers, a 15-location Lighting Ceremony from City Hall, and a Day of Service honoring Former City Councilmember Tom LaBonge. We want to thank all of our sponsors and collaborators for participating in all of our events including:

Mayor Karen Bass, Controller Kenneth Mejia, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto, Council President Paul Krekorian, Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, Councilmember Nithya Ramen, Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, Councilmember Imelda Padilla, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, Councilmember Curren Price, Councilmember Heather Hutt, Councilmember Traci Park, Councilmember John Lee, Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, Councilmember Kevin DeLeon, Councilmember Tim McOskar, Commissioners, council office field staff, the Channel 35 Team, Brigid, Mary-Cate, and Charles LaBonge and the Tom LaBonge Civic Project, Los Angeles Fire Department, LADWP, Recreation and Parks, Department of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, Silver Lake Conservancy, John Marshall High School Football Team, fmr. LA Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson and fmr. West Hollywood Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace, Victor Solomon, DJ Medek and DJ Swift, Vchos, Chef Marilyn, Masaki Koike, Los Angeles City Hall, Union Station, the pylons at Los Angeles Airport, the 6th Street Viaduct Bridge, The 3rd Street Tunnel, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, USC’s Galen Center, Metro Division 13, the LA Zoo, Warehouse No 1 at the Port of Los Angeles, the LA Convention Center, the U.S. Bank Tower, the Ritz Carlton, the AEG building, and the Hollywood Bowl.

From lights to service, we took over Los Angeles to remind Angelenos and those who visit that hate has no place in our city and we will continue to fight for just and equitable policies to protect and build an LA that us truly for all.

Join the City of Los Angeles' Civil Rights Department and its Reparations Advisory Commission for one of our "Black Experience Study LIVE!" webinars. If you missed our September session, register here to learn about the City's plans for reparations in Los Angeles, and join the study in real time.

Choose the date that works for you, and sign up at bit.ly/Rep4LosAngeles. On your preferred day, join us online via Zoom link, or by phone at (669) 444-9171 and enter Meeting ID: 892 3815 8257.

“The Black Experience Study LIVE!” Fall Webinar Schedule:

Tuesday, 10/10, at 10AM

Thursday, 10/19, at 6PM

Tuesday, 10/24, at 10AM

Thursday, 11/2, at 6PM

Tuesday, 11/7, at 10AM

Thursday, 11/16, at 6PM

Thursday, 11/30, at 6PM

Tuesday, 12/5, at 10AM

Thursday, 12/14, at 6PM