LA Civil Rights

We enforce LA’s Civil and Human Rights Law and advance equity policy and programming in @LACity.

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We have officially distributed more than half of the $8.5 million dollars in L.A. REPAIR funding! Most recently, we were pleased to present a $315,772 ceremonial check to El Nido in the Arleta-Pacoima neighborhood which will expand essential health, wellness, and youth programs!

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Need support with back-to-school supplies? Check out these events across Los Angeles giving away free school supplies and backpacks to youth in need. Events are starting as soon as this weekend with two more next weekend on August 15.

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Happy National Interns Day to our wonderful Policy Fellows! Swipe through to see the smart, talented, young people who contribute to our department everyday.

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Have You Been Impacted by the Boyle Heights Fire and Need Temporary Housing? 211 LA is helping impacted residents connect to information, relief resources, and available support.

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Happy 4th of July, LA! We hope everyone is celebrating safely and enjoys the weekend with family and loved ones.

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July marks Disability Pride Month! Our department uplifts all Angelenos and proudly advocates for inclusive, accessible spaces across the city. If you have experienced discrimination based on your disability, we're ready to help! Click the link in our bio for more.

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Happy Juneteenth! Our Executive Director Capri Maddox was proud to represent the LA Civil Rights Department at KBLA’s Juneteenth celebration. Today was a celebration of resilience, empowerment and Black joy! ​Share with us below how you are celebrating Juneteenth today!

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Thank you to Mama Tsega and all of this year's honorees for your dedication to making Los Angeles a more connected, healthy, and inclusive city. We celebrate "Mama" Tsega Habte, honored yesterday at City Hall for Africa Day 2026! She has been a vital partner to our department.

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Our Transgender Advisory Council is hosting their TGI2+ Resource Fair on June 26. This community-centered, resource-driven gathering is focused on increasing access to support services, strengthening social connectedness, and affirming the lives and leadership of TGI2+ Angelenos.

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Congratulations to Abigail Marquez, General Manager of the Community Investment Department! ​She was officially confirmed and took her oath of office. Under her visionary leadership, Community Investment Department has been an invaluable ally to us.

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We recently hosted retired Asst. City Attorney Howard Gluck & students from Germany's Kehl University on their 3rd annual U.S. tour! It is always an honor to be a staple of their LA local government trip and share how we build an #LAForAll!

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May was a month of celebration at the LA Civil Rights Department! We uplifted the next generation of leaders at graduations and honored AANHPI heritage alongside our LA community. Thank you to everyone who rises in service to build an #LAForAll across our city, all year round.

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This summer our L.A. REPAIR nonprofit partners are offering FREE summer programming sponsored by the City. From health and wellness to college readiness, we are excited to share these opportunities with our young Angelenos. To learn more, check out this flyer!

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Happy Pride Month, LA! This month and every month, we uplift and celebrate Angelenos living in the beauty of one’s own true self. The LA Civil Rights Department stands proudly with the LGBTQIA+ community and continues to build an #LAForAll, where love is love.

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This week, we bid a fond farewell to Asst. City Attorney Heather Aubry, who lead the Equity and Inclusion Division of the LA City Attorney’s Office. For 31 years, she held various assignments to build a better LA, and in her honor, we will continue to lift an #LAForAll.

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Five years ago, we promised an LA where hate has no home. Today, “LA is For Everyone” is our official city motto. From LAX to the Valley, in 21 languages, the message is clear: We belong! Thank you, LA, for making #LAForAll.

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Connect with us on Saturday, May 30, at the City of LA Annual Youth Expo! This career and resource fair offers information and resources on career pathways, connections with employers, resume & interview techniques, and more! Register at https://t.co/3LHiFNQrcZ.

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The LA Civil Rights Department honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. This Memorial Day, we recognize the courageous individuals who gave their lives in service of this country and acknowledge the strength of their families and loved ones.

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Congrats to our very own Mark Pampanin for earning his law degree from UCLA! When our Department began in 2020, Mark served as our Inaugural Communications Director. Today, we are proud to see him graduating from a top-tier law school and on his way to becoming an attorney!

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The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is now accepting applications for their Youth Advisory Council (YAC), which provides young women and girls in California with opportunities to shape policies that impact their lives. Learn more at https://t.co/dXgxb8YJP3.