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          Why Representation Matters
In honor of Latino Heritage Month, the LA Civil Rights Department invites you to a special virtual event:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM PT
💻 Location: Zoom Webinar
 
About the Event
Representation matters—especially in our City’s leadership. This panel brings together Latino leaders serving Los Angeles to share their perspectives, journeys, and the importance of diverse voices in shaping public policy and community impact
Panelists
- H. Marissa Montes
 Commissioner, Los Angeles City Commission on Civil Rights
- Teresa Sánchez-Gordon
 President, Los Angeles City Police Commission
- Jenny Chávez
 Vice President, Los Angeles City Board of Public Works
- Maria Roman-Taylorson
 Commissioner, Los Angeles City Human Relations Commission
Moderator
- Pierre Arreola
 President, Los Angeles City Human Relations Commission
Register
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							Event Cost
              Free
          Event Type
          Culture & Community