Dear LA Civil Rights Family,
April is Arab American Heritage month, a celebration of the rich diversity and contributions of Arab Americans in Los Angeles. This month, we celebrate and acknowledge our Arab American communities, their historical presence, and contributions to the beautiful social and cultural fabric of Los Angeles.
Heritage months, like Arab American Heritage Month, are an important time to celebrate rich histories and achievements. However, it is also important that we do not ignore the very real surge of shameful discrimination and xenophobia toward Arab Americans communities. LA Civil Rights is intentional to send a strong message - we strive for an LA For All and hate has no home in Los Angeles. Our LA For All campaign was created to stand against hate, and encourage everyone to speak up and speak out to create an equitable and inclusive City of Angels - for our four million diverse Angelenos!
If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the City of Los Angeles, for all communities, now is the time. Join our Volunteer Corps to get involved and to fight hate. This opportunity is open to volunteers 18 and older who live, work, or have a connection to LA.
The fight for equity and inclusion does not belong to just one person. It takes all of us, working together, to create an equitable and inclusion Los Angeles!
Keep the faith and keep the fight,
- Capri Maddox
Executive Director
LA Civil Rights Department
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