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SUMMARY:Espresso & Empowerment - Engage
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/espresso-empowerment-11-1-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:Espresso & Empowerment - Healing & Community Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/espresso-empowerment-12-6-25/
LOCATION:Sip & Sonder\, 300 S. Market St.\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Summit | From Vision to Action: A Forum to Unlock Participatory Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/ecsummit34/
LOCATION:California Science Center\, Donald P. Loker Conference Center\, 700 Exposition Park Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Summit,Signature Events,Special Events,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:Homelessness Working Group | LAHSA Homeless Count at Holman UMC
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/2026-homeless-count/
LOCATION:Holman United Methodist Church\, 3320 W. Adams Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homelessness,Special Events
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SUMMARY:2026 California Gubernatorial Debate
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/2026-ca-gov-debate-cbs/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Election Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000
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SUMMARY:Espresso & Empowerment - Reflection\, Connection & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/espresso-empowerment-pop-up/
LOCATION:Sip & Sonder\, 300 S. Market St.\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Upcoming Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T001713Z
UID:63043-1791014400-1791046800@empowermentcongress.org
SUMMARY:CVEP | California Voices Political Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/ca-voices-town-hall/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:CVEP,Election Central,Government Reform & Accountability,Signature Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260930T035915Z
CREATED:20260819T020008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T035915Z
UID:57511-1791309600-1791315000@empowermentcongress.org
SUMMARY:Government Reform & Accountability Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/gov-reform-accountability-wg/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Government Reform & Accountability,Meetings,Upcoming Event,Working Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20261014T185251Z
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SUMMARY:Election Ready Part 1: State Ballot Measures - Propositions 4\, 39\, 40\, 41\, 42 & 44
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/2026-election-ready-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,CVEP,Election Central,Government Reform & Accountability,Upcoming Event,Working Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20261014T185802Z
CREATED:20261014T043811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T185802Z
UID:63108-1792605600-1792611000@empowermentcongress.org
SUMMARY:Election Ready Part 2: Local City and County Ballot Measures - Reform and Accountability?
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/2026-election-ready-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,CVEP,Election Central,Government Reform & Accountability,Upcoming Event,Working Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20261014T190822Z
CREATED:20261014T045125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T190822Z
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SUMMARY:Election Ready Part 3: Civic Literacy: The Roles of State and City of L.A. Officeholders
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/2026-election-ready-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,CVEP,Election Central,Government Reform & Accountability,Upcoming Event,Working Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T193000
DTSTAMP:20261014T044839Z
CREATED:20261104T033050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T044839Z
UID:60968-1794938400-1794943800@empowermentcongress.org
SUMMARY:Government Reform & Accountability Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Community Dialogue — Remembering the 1871 Chinese MassacreSaturday\, October 25\, 12pm – 2pm PDTLa Plaza United Methodist Church115 Paseo de la Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012-2922Register for this free event Join the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles for a community dialogue at La Plaza United Methodist Church! The dialogue will cover the Chinese Massacre of 1871\, a day after the official anniversary on October 25th from 12:00-2:00 P.M.\, to honor those lost in the tragedy\, learn perspectives and opinions regarding that fateful day\, recognize Los Angeles’s history\, as well as how to build bridges and understand racial identities within the nation. It will certainly be an eventful day with meaningful discussions\, and if we want to do our part to heal the overly combative sociopolitical divide\, we must rely on dialogue.  If you are interested in the Chinese Massacre of 1871 Dialogue\, please register using this link by Wednesday Oct. 22! 
URL:https://empowermentcongress.org/event/grawg-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Government Reform & Accountability,Meetings,Upcoming Event,Working Groups
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