Civic Engagement: The Empowerment Congress Model
This workshop, hosted by the Empowerment Congress’ (EC) Executive Committee will highlight the work of the EC, its history, successes, and structure, among other notable features. Additionally, this workshop is […]
22nd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! The 22nd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit will feature a diverse array of workshops that highlight major issues of importance in Second District communities. Join the […]
20th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit
UPCOMING EVENT: African American Adoptive Parent Appreciation Luncheon
Join the Empowerment Congress Human Services Committee and Families for Children in celebrating Black History Month by recognizing African American adoptive parents. Space is limited. RSVP is required by Friday, […]
2013 Summit Parking Information
Parking is available to summit participants in two on-campus lots for a reduced fee of $8 per vehicle. Parking Structure A (PSA) is located on Vermont Avenue at 36th St. Upon entry […]
2013 Empowerment Congress Annual Summit Registration
Online Registration is now CLOSED. On-site registration will be available beginning at 8am
Gun Violence Prevention:A Leadership Dialogue Training
Effective solutions to the surge of gun violence have long been elusive in the public arena. Adopted in December of 1791, the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, part of […]
Government 101
The purpose of this workshop is to educate participants on how three major government bodies in the County of Los Angeles operate that greatly impact the Second District: the County […]
Coalition Building
Many policy issues transcend race, class and geography. Advocacy in Los Angeles can be difficult because of vast distances between and even within communities, political, physical and cultural. But there […]
Making Los Angeles County Law Enforcement Accountable
For decades controversy has surrounded the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s use of force. Other jurisdictions have created independent civilian oversight commissions and inspectors general in order to build public […]