The Empowerment Congress at 30
The Empowerment Congress is pleased to celebrate 30 years of serving the Los Angeles community through our mission to educate, engage, and empower. Throughout the year, we will continue to celebrate this milestone by looking back on our advocacy through the years and setting the stage for a continued legacy of empowerment. Join our mailing list to learn about upcoming events and commemorations throughout the year.
Empowerment Congress History
Founded in the wake of the 1992 civil unrest, the Empowerment Congress is a distinctive and deliberate national model of civic engagement built on the core principles of participatory democracy, reciprocal accountability, and intentional civility. It is a dynamic partnership among neighborhood groups, residents, nonprofit organizations, businesses, religious institutions, and community leaders within diverse communities. The Empowerment Congress served as a model and precursor to the City of Los Angeles’ Neighborhood Councils. Read more about our history.
Community Empowerment Training Session
On Friday, January 14, 2022, the Empowerment Congress hosted its inaugural 30th annivesary celebration event with a Community Empowerment Training Session facilitated by Sarah ElRaheb of Harvard University. In this session, nearly 100 participants learned the immense value of leadership through story telling. View the replay of the training and learn more about the art of public narrative.
Empowerment Congress Guiding Principles
The Empowerment Congress seeks to educate, engage and empower the community through six guiding principles that inform all of our advocacy efforts.
Upcoming Events
Join us for an upcoming committee meeeting or special event!