Empowerment Congress

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]