Recent Events
Juneteenth Dialogue & Celebration
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, the Empowerment Congress hosted a multi-generational, cross-cultural dialogue under the heading of "Building Black Excellence through Real Emancipation." Anchored by stirring remarks from featured speaker, Tavis Smiley, the conversation [...]
LA City Housing Element – Special Update
On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, the Committee on Homelessness held a special joint meeting with the Equitable Economic, Environmental & Community Development Committee where the LA City Planning Department shared an update [...]
Reimagining LA: What’s Next?
The Empowerment Congress and founder, Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas, hosted a community discussion regarding new investments to address and prevent homelessness and re-envision public safety across the 10th Council District and the City of Los [...]