ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE: Artists’ Minimum Wage Town Hall
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Arts & Culture Committee joined with Artist Magnet to host a town hall regarding the minimum wage for artists. This event was produced and […]
ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE: 2015 Speaker Series
The Arts & Culture Committee is dedicated to providing resources to their members through a variety of means, including an ongoing speaker series during their monthly meetings. 2015 topics included: […]
#ECSUMMIT24 RECAP: Imagining Renaissance
The Arts & Culture Committee‘s workshop asked participants to imagine what their community might look and feel like if the arts were fully integrated into the fabric of their community. The activities […]
#ECSUMMIT24 RECAP: The Case for Open Space
The Empowerment Congress’ Environmental Committee organized the Youth Summit at the 24th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit on Saturday, January 16, 2016. “The Case for Open Space” was an interactive workshop designed […]
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 […]