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Dear LA Civil Rights Family,



As we joyfully step into fall, we're continuing our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations through October 15th. This month, we're not only honoring Los Angeles' rich Latino history and culture, but also standing united in recognizing the crucial importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


In 2023, LA Civil Rights' Office of Race and Equity addressed domestic and gender-based violence in a report to LA City Council in response to the unsolved murder of 16-year-old Tioni Theus. LAPD data from 2022 revealed Black and Latina women make up 75% of female homicides, emphasizing the need for urgent action to protect vulnerable women and girls across Los Angeles, who continue to face the risk of gender-based violence on an all too frequent basis. Following the report, LA Civil Rights partnered with City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Councilmembers Heather Hutt, and Curren Price, to create Blooming Beyond, a resource guide for survivors of gender-based violence.


At LA Civil Rights, we're dedicated to addressing violence, hate, and discrimination in hopes of breaking the silence and creating a supportive environment where all Angelenos are healthy and safe. Together, we can make a difference and build a more equitable, inclusive, and just #LAForAll.


Keep the faith and keep the fight,



Capri Maddox, Esq.

Executive Director

LA Civil Rights Department


TOMORROW: Latinas Leading Change

Panel Discussion

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Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. for an in-person panel discussion as part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.


The LA Civil Rights Department will proudly present, “Latinas Leading Change: Trailblazers in Advocacy, Philanthropy, Business, Academia, Entertainment, and Wealth" at the Los Angeles Theater Center.


This panel will honor the diverse and impactful contributions of Latinas to Los Angeles' social, economic, and cultural fabric. It will highlight how Latinas are driving change, fostering a more inclusive and equitable society, and empowering others to follow in their footsteps. It's a moment to reflect on and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, which shapes our city.


Remember to register online to attend this special in-person event, where we will recognize the rich culture and contributions of Latinos, the largest ethnic group in LA!

Check out our social media campaign "Latino Heritage Month Spotlights" featuring local Latino leaders, who make a significant difference in LA.

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34th Annual Pioneer Women Awards

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This year, LA Civil Rights' Commission of the Status of Women (CSW), along with Councilwomen Nithya Raman (CD4) and Katy Yaroslavsky (CD5), hosted the 34th Annual Pioneer Women Awards. This year, 19 honorees were recognized for making a difference and paving the way for future generations of sheroes!


Since 1988, CSW and City leaders have proudly hosted the Pioneer Women Awards to uplift individuals who dedicate a significant part of their lives to promoting gender equity and advancing the status of women and girls in Los Angeles.


Congratulations to the awardees—true trailblazers—working tirelessly to shatter glass ceilings and level the playing field for our most vulnerable populations.

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Image Description: Pioneer Women Awards nominees and attendees on the steps of City Hall

close up photo of the Pioneer Women Award

Image Description: Close up photo of the Pioneer Women Awards

This year's theme "Pillars of Change: Women in Public Service" highlighted and celebrated women from every corner of our city, who are leading the way to a better LA. Under the leadership of the first woman Mayor, Mayor Karen Bass and the first woman City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, our City Council has more women representatives than any other time in history. Representation matters, and through it, change is happening! While there's still much work ahead in achieving gender equity, together, we'll roll up our sleeves and make it happen.

That's a Wrap

The #LAForAllChallenge was a Success!

Video Description: Video footage of different locations across Los Angeles lit up in the LA For All colors

LA Civil Rights radiantly illuminated Los Angeles to send a powerful unifying message to commemorate the 3rd Anniversary of our anti-hate campaign, LA Is For Everyone.


This year, for three spectacular nights, 17 iconic landmarks sparkled the Los Angeles skyline with our vibrant colors, celebrating three incredible years of promoting inclusivity, embracing diversity, and promoting an LA For All. These dazzling lights represented the City's colorful mosaic of diversity, reminding us to unite and shine brightly in a world often filled with division. Together, we lit the way to solidarity, boldly declaring, "HATE HAS NO HOME IN LA!"


THANK YOU to all the participating locations and everyone who joined the #LAForAllChallenge on social media! If you missed us shining bright, catch the highlights on our Instagram story!

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Community Cleanup Recap

Image Description: LaBonge Family participating in the Tom LaBonge Day of Service street clean up

Last weekend, LA Civil Rights, Councilwoman Heather Hutt, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, Commissioner Vahid Khorsand, LA Sanitation General Manager Barbara Romero, Together in Service, and the LaBonge Family came together for a morning of beautification and resources in honor of the beloved 'Mr. Los Angeles' - the late LA City Councilmember Tom LaBonge!

  

We gathered to share stories, strengthen community ties, and clean up the area around Western Avenue and Pico Boulevard. Our partners from LA Sanitation presented Brigid LaBonge, widow of Tom LaBonge, and her family with a special shirt designed to honor LaBonge's legacy of dedicated service, leadership, and genuine care for Los Angeles.

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Video Description: Video recap of Tom LaBonge Day of Service

If you’d like to get involved in volunteer opportunities like this one and learn more about Together in Service, click here.


LA Civil Rights is creating a project to honor LaBonge, so if you have photos with him, please email them to us.

Image Description: Group photo of attendees and volunteers for the 3rd Annual Tom LaBonge Day of Service

Expanded Authority For All

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Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas advocated for the expansion of workplace discrimination protections with SB 1340. On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom signed the bill into law. This pivotal legislation significantly expands our civil rights enforcement authority and our ability to help you.


If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination in a private-sector commerce, education, employment, or housing setting, filing a claim is as simple as 1, 2, 3:


  1. Scan the QR code or visit LACivilRightsClaim.com
  2. Call us at 213-978-1845.
  3. Email CRE@lacity.org


It’s easy, hassle-free, and completely cost-free. Once a claim is filed, one of our staff members will respond within 1-3 days.


Don’t dismiss discrimination as just a bad day in LA — we're here to help you!


For more information, visit our LAisForEveryone.com.

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or your LA Civil Rights Department

www.LAisforEveryone.com

201 N. Los Angeles St., Suite 6

Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 978-1845

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