24th 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 […]
Activism Matters: The State of Social Justice in Los Angeles
Executive Committee This workshop will assess and critique the current state of activism and civil disobedience, both locally and nationally, by investigating the goals and outcomes that are being sought […]
Re-Entry to Restoration
Public Safety & Justice Committee This workshop aims to address a critical component of an effective justice system: developing and implementing successful strategies for reintegrating justice-involved populations in our community. This […]
Homeless Individuals and Trauma: The Road to Healing and Recovery
Mental Health Committee This workshop will bring trauma-informed knowledge and advocacy to the Board of Supervisors’ leading-edge initiatives – homelessness, diversion of mentally ill individuals from local jails, and returning […]
I Am My Brother’s Keeper – Badge or No Badge
Human Services Committee and Public Safety & Justice Committee This workshop seeks to increase tolerance and understanding between law enforcement and young men of color while promoting healing and to […]
The Case for Open Space
Environmental Committee The Case for Open Space workshop is designed specifically for high school to young adult-aged youth to engage in an ongoing discussion about the benefits of open space […]
Transportation as a Vehicle for Economic Development
Economic Development Committee Transportation as a vehicle for economic development is a principle coined by Metro Board Chair and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. Join this workshop to participate in […]
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: Get Ready
Senior Services Committee This winter, El Niño is expected to bring heavy storms to our region that will likely cause flooding, landslides, downed trees, electrical outages and other impacts. This […]
Invisible Wounds Manifested: Addressing Trauma in the Lives of Students
Education Committee Trauma affects the individual, families, and communities by disrupting healthy development and learning. Whether experienced or witnessed, the compounds of severe trauma can impact school attendance, behavior, and […]
Imagining Renaissance
Arts & Culture Committee In this workshop, participants are asked to imagine what their community might look and feel like if the arts were fully integrated into the fabric of […]