March and Rally Against Child Sex Trafficking – April 26, 2014
On Saturday, April 26, concerned community members joined together on Western Ave. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to speak out with a strong and united voice against sex trafficking […]
Arts Tune-Up
Join the Empowerment Congress Arts & Culture Committee, in conjunction with the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, the Center for Cultural Innovation, Arts for LA, […]
22nd Annual Summit Parking Information
On-campus parking is available to summit participants for a reduced fee of $8 per vehicle. Parking Structure A (PSA) is located on Vermont Avenue at 36th Pl. Upon entry at Entrance 6, continue […]
22nd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit Registration
What’s the 411 in the Second District? The Low Down on Sex, Drugs, and Relationships
This workshop, presented by the Education and Health Committees, will engage high school students from the South Los Angeles Youth Advisory Council in the planning and execution of activities and […]
UNDER SIEGE: Voting Rights, Equality, Social Justice and Empowerment
This workshop will allow participants to discuss the relationship between the historic efforts to secure voting rights and the broader push for equality, social justice and empowerment. A feature of […]
Sex Trafficking in Your Own Backyard
This workshop, presented by the Human Services Committee, will educate the community on the issue of sex trafficking: risk factors, community efforts, and myths. Constituents will leave empowered to take […]
The Future of Early Childhood Education: Opportunities and Challenges
This workshop, presented by the Education Committee, will increase constituents’ understanding of the educational, social, and economic benefits of early childhood education. Through discussion regarding the unique opportunities and needs in […]
EmpowerMENt: Boys and Men of Color in the Second District
This workshop, presented by the newly established Men of the Second District Committee (formally launching at the 2014 Annual Summit), will feature a panel discussion addressing the various academic, justice, […]
Funding Opportunities for the Arts
This workshop, presented by the Arts & Culture Committee, will feature presentations from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs on funding and […]