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 […]
22nd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit Workshops
Each year, the Empowerment Congress committees work diligently to provide quality workshops for summit attendees. This year, eight workshops will be offered on various topics that reflect the priority issues […]
Metro Airport Connector 101
This workshop, presented by the Economic Development Committee, will provide an overview of the planned Metro LAX Connector project. This transit project will connect the growing Metro Rail system to […]
Streets to Sheets: Housing Options for People Who are Homeless
This workshop, presented by the Mental Health Committee, will share findings from the housing town hall held in October 2013, collect additional strategies to bridge housing barriers via a panel […]
Got Coverage? Health Care Reform is Here
This workshop, presented by the Health and Senior Services Committees, will provide information and education regarding the status of health reform, as well as answer questions to clarify health reform. Participants […]