The Empowerment Congress Annual Summit
Since its inception, the Empowerment Congress has convened an annual meeting of members, elected officials, community stakeholders, and other interested constituents to discuss the issues that directly affect the areas in which the Empowerment Congress does its work. Over the years, the reach of the summit has expanded significantly, and continues to educate, engage, and empower the residents of South Los Angeles, as well as its neighboring cities and communities.
31st EC SUMMIT
31st EC SUMMIT
On Saturday, January 14, 2023, the Empowerment Congress hosted its first in-person Summit since 2020 on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science…
30th EC ANNIVERSARY
30th EC ANNIVERSARY
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, the Empowerment Congress hosted an intimate Community Empowerment Training Session to kick off our 30th year of community engagement…
29th EC SUMMIT
29th EC SUMMIT
On Saturday, January 16, 2021, the Empowerment Congress hosted a virtual Summit that featured a plenary session and five interactive breakout sessions…
28th EC SUMMIT
28th EC SUMMIT
On Saturday, January 18, 2020, over 1,000 community members returned to CDU with Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress to celebrate the 28th Annual EC Summit…
27th EC SUMMIT
27th EC SUMMIT
On Saturday, January 19, 2019, over 1,200 community members joined Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress at CDU to celebrate the 27th Annual EC Summit…
26th EC SUMMIT
26th EC SUMMIT
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, over 1,400 local residents joined Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Empowerment Congress, and the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics…
25th EC SUMMIT
25th EC SUMMIT
On Saturday, January 14, 2017, we kicked off the celebration of the Empowerment Congress’ 25th anniversary with our 25th Annual Summit – Lessons Learned: 25 Years of Empowerment and Leadership…
“Together, we have harnessed community advocacy and activism to influence government policy on a range of complex issues”
“The beauty of the Empowerment Congress is that it is a vehicle from which people can directly and consistently participate in their government”
“Dr. King stands as a global giant, one who stirred our souls and sparked our conscience to not only dream big for ourselves but to act boldly to ensure a better tomorrow”
“To produce lasting positive change in a community, its residents must first recognize their strength and power”