Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department

Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department LA Civil Rights enforces anti-discrimination law and advance equity and empowerment in LA.

Executive Director Capri Maddox, Esq., was honored to support a deeply moving celebration at Loyola Law School Los Angel...
08/11/2026

Executive Director Capri Maddox, Esq., was honored to support a deeply moving celebration at Loyola Law School Los Angeles, graciously hosted by Dean Brietta Clark, Branch Cinema, and Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. This event recognized legendary Attorney Alfred "Al" Jenkins for an extraordinary 50 years of tireless tutoring, mentorship, and selfless public service.

The centerpiece of the event was Bar Daddy: The Al Jenkins Story, a powerful documentary capturing Mr. Jenkins’ extraordinary legacy, providing free California Bar Exam prep to over 3,000 Black law graduates! Capri joined Judge Kevin Ross, Fre'Drisha Dixon, Esq., and Deputy District Attorney Robert "Bobby" Grace in offering personal, heartfelt testimonials expressing profound gratitude for his guidance and celebrating the immense impact he has made on their lives and careers.

At the LA Civil Rights Department, leveling the playing field starts with investing in our youth and uplifting the next ...
08/08/2026

At the LA Civil Rights Department, leveling the playing field starts with investing in our youth and uplifting the next generation of community advocates. Executive Director Capri Maddox recently had the privilege of spending a morning with young scholars at Community Coalition's Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom School.

The atmosphere was vibrant with music, dance, and a shared dedication to youth leadership. Stepping into the scholars' reading circle, Capri shared an inspirational story and engaged in a heart-to-heart discussion about leadership and identity. Students eagerly asked about her personal inspirations growing up and what fuels her passion to serve Los Angeles today.

08/08/2026

The LA Civil Rights Department has officially distributed more than half of the $8.5 million dollars in L.A. REPAIR funding across LA! 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 through its newly funded Nurturing Health in Arleta/Pacoima project. El Nido Family Centers will serve more than 1,500 residents of Arleta and Pacoima by expanding the El Nido Farmers Market, offering free gardening, yoga, and Zumba classes, increasing access to healthy food, and hosting a number of community events and health and wellness activities for families in Arleta.

Need support with back-to-school supplies? Check out these events across Los Angeles giving away free school supplies an...
08/07/2026

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. Getting ready to go back to school should be exciting! Make sure to check out these free family-fun events to get what your kids need, and start the school year off strong.

Congratulations to our Human Relations Commission (HRC) and Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on their latest Exec...
08/05/2026

Congratulations to our Human Relations Commission (HRC) and Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on their latest Executive Board elections!

HRC President Pierre Ivan Arreola and Vice President Rosa Russell were both re-elected to continue serving as leaders in their roles. HRC promotes intergroup peacebuilding, equity, and human rights in the City of Los Angeles by transforming community dialogue into sustainable programs and policy.

CSW President Tracy Gray and Vice President Simona Grace were also re-elected to continue their esteemed positions. CSW's mission is to advance the general welfare of women and girls in the Los Angeles community and to ensure women have equal participation in City government.

Thank you all for your dedication and service!

! Congratulations to President Tracy Gray of the LA Commission on the Status of Women! Last month, she had the honor of...
07/31/2026

! Congratulations to President Tracy Gray of the LA Commission on the Status of Women! Last month, she had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium for Mookie Betts’ Black Heritage Night on June 19, 2026.

Thank you, President Grey, for representing our commission with pride, passion, and leadership!

Happy National Interns Day to our wonderful Policy Fellows! Swipe through to see the smart, talented, young people who c...
07/31/2026

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

Have You Been Impacted by the Boyle Heights Fire and Need Temporary Housing? 211 LA is helping impacted residents connec...
07/29/2026

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.

AirBNB and 211LA will verify that your household lives within the identified area and have been affected by the fire, smoke, fumes, displacement, or related conditions.

If you or someone you know needs help finding resources related to the fire, dial 2-1-1 to connect with our team. 211 LA is available 24/7, with support in multiple languages and TTY accessibility.

Last weekend, the LA Civil Rights Department was proud to support the Boyle Heights Community Health and Resource Fair. ...
07/27/2026

Last weekend, the LA Civil Rights Department was proud to support the Boyle Heights Community Health and Resource Fair. Community members impacted by the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire received air purifiers, financial assistance, household essentials, free health examinations, and more!

Events like these show a clear truth: when one neighborhood is impacted, our entire city feels the effect and Angelenos step up to support recovery. As recovery efforts continue, we encourage everyone to learn more about accessing or providing support by visiting emergency.lacity.gov/boyleheightsrecovery.

The LA Civil Rights Department was proud to present the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) with $125,000 (half of their $25...
07/25/2026

The LA Civil Rights Department was proud to present the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) with $125,000 (half of their $250,000 grant) of L.A. REPAIR grant funding! With this investment, LAUL will provide resources, enriching activities, and training to prepare 250 participants from South LA for media and production careers through its Backstage Careers initiative. The organization will also host 50 individuals participating in its intensive industry training program, and provide related fellowships and stipends.

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