Join Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Empowerment Congress, and the Leimert Park Merchants Association for a FREE screening of Space Jam 2 in Leimert Park Plaza! RSVP is required to attend. Refreshments will be provided. *Bring a blanket!* Special thanks to Warner Bros.
Join the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission for an important meeting about “redistricting.” The purpose of redistricting is to redraw the maps that impact your community and to ensure you have the power to determine fair and inclusive representation in your council district. And we need your help. Participating in the redistricting process can [...]
Join the Empowerment Congress Committee on Homelessness and the Empowerment Congress Equitable Economic, Environmental & Community Development Committee for a special meeting on the LA City Housing Element, which will include an update from a representative from the LA City Planning Department. The Housing Element of the General Plan, also called "the Plan to House [...]
Join the EC Special Committee on COVID-19 as they monitor the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, connect residents to critical resources, and share civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to take action. Loading…
Join the City of Los Angeles Council District 10 for an evening of snow and fun in Leimert Park Plaza! Friday, December 17, 2021 5pm - 9pm Free Entry | Please RSVP This event is sponsored by City of Los Angeles Council District 10, the Empowerment Congress, the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council, [...]
The Community Empowerment Training Session is a transformative training through which participants can strengthen their capacity to lead through story telling. Facilitated by Sarah ElRaheb from Harvard University, this has proven to be an invaluable tool for public leaders, community organizers, students, and leaders across a range of organizations and communities. WHY “STORIES”? Stories enable [...]
The Empowerment Congress is pleased to join with Kindred Arts, City of Los Angeles Council District 10 and LA Department of Cultural Affairs bring a group showing of sculptures across South Los Angeles & Downtown Los Angeles. The works will be on display February 12 - May 2022 at four locations. Monumental Tour is a [...]
Join the EC Public Safety & Justice Committee to educate constituents about events and issues that impact the safety and well-being of the community and its residents. The committee is committed to addressing critical public safety and justice issues, providing leadership around mobilizing and educating the community. Loading…
The Los Angeles City Attorney plays a significant role in leading our region’s efforts to enhance equity, improve public safety, meaningfully address homelessness, and moreover, to enforce and interpret the laws under which our government functions. Please join us for a forum to learn more about the candidates and their position on the issues that [...]
Join the Out of Many, One Coalition for a judicial candidate forum. Now, more than ever, who sits on the bench is crucial to justice aand equity for ALL of US, not just some of us. Angela Reddock-Wright, Esq. will moderate a forum with judicial candidates on the November ballot, including: Anna Slotky Reitano, Office [...]
Let your voice be heard. Join Our Weekly and the Institute for Nonviolence Los Angeles, A Partnership with the California Wellness Foundation, on October 18th via Zoom for a day of dialogue discussing racism, gun violence and policing. Sign up for more information and to attend. This event is part of a series of Our Weekly's [...]
KBLA Talk 1580 continues their series of important conversations with dynamic panelists on Thursday, November 3 from 7 - 9pm PDT. Moderator Nii-Quartelai Quartey leads Agenda for California: An African American Perspective, featuring panelists: Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State Holly Mitchell, Chair, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Isaac Bryan, 54th District, California State Assembly Laphonza Butler, [...]