2015 Empowerment Congress Leadership Institute Recommended Reading
Journal Articles Bass, B.M., and Steidlmeier, P. 1999. Ethics, character, and authentic transformational leadership behavior. The Leadership Quarterly, 10, pp. 181–217. Baston, D.C. 1994. Why Act for the Public Good? […]
ChARTing a Vision: Arts for Community Revitalization
The Arts & Culture Committee welcomed over 80 participants at their 23rd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit workshop, ChARTing a Vision: Arts for Community Revitalization. Featuring a panel including James Burks (LA […]
23rd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit – PARKING
All Summit guests should park in PSD OR PSA (Parking Structures). Please note the parking diagram below for specific instructions and details. Upon entering either of the parking structures, please […]
Senior Services – Past Meetings & Events
Events: Friday, October 10, 2014 – Health & Wellness Fair Wednesday, September 17, 2014 – LA County Fair Thursday, August 7, 2014 – Day of Fitness Friday, May 9, […]
Senior Services – Upcoming Meetings & Events
Violence as a Public Health Issue: Shifting the Focus from Criminal Justice to Social Justice
Committee: Health Description: Violence is a public health issue that impacts all with disproportionate effects on people of color. In light of the recent events in Ferguson, Missouri and other […]
Rise Up Against Sex Trafficking: An Action Plan for the Faith Community
Committee: N/A Description: This workshop is designed to educate church leaders and congregations about the issue of sex trafficking in our communities, while creating a space to connect service providers […]
From Poverty Wage to Living Wage: What Does it Take?
Committee: Economic Development Description: This workshop is designed to explain and critically examine the notion of a living wage. Participants will engage in a thoughtful dialogue regarding the importance of […]
Early Education: Promise, Partnership and Policy
Committee: Education Description: This workshop is designed to increase awareness of the benefits of early childhood education and to discuss how to realize the promise of early childhood education through […]
Defining and Developing a Community Plan for Diversion
Committees: Public Safety & Justice, Mental Health Description: This workshop will define and discuss diversion (and related terms including drug, mental health, low-level, etc.), develop relevant models for diversion, and […]