Posted on 01/19/2021
On January 16, 2021, the start of Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend, City Councilmember Mark Ridely-Thomas hosted the 29th Annual Empowerment Congress, titled "Reimagining Civic Engagement: Fueling a Movement for a Better Tomorrow." The virtual summit featured leaders from across Los Angeles in every level of government.
Executive Director Capri Maddox introduced our department and spoke about the importance of continuing Dr. Martin Luther King's work alongside:
- Carolyn Hull, General Manager of the Department of Economic and Workforce Development
- Danielle Brazell, General Manager of the Department of Cultural Affairs
- Raquel Beltran, General Manager of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
- Ann Sewill, General Manager of the Housing + Community Investment Department
The Summit also featured:
- U.S. Congressmember Karen Bass
- Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell
- Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón
- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
- Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez
- Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas
- Many more!
Watch the Summit below.