Councilmember Heather Hutt celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting the second annual “Love Hutt: A Women’s Empowerment Event” on March 9, bringing together women from across Los Angeles for a day of inspiration, self-love, and community support. The event, held at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall, featured engaging speakers, arts and crafts, food and beverages, and opportunities for women to connect and uplift one another.
“We’re very excited about coming together again for Women’s Month and just really celebrating each other. It’s women’s empowerment,” Hutt said.
The event honored three outstanding women for their contributions to the community – Molly Morrow, chief operating officer of It’s Bigger Than Us, an initiative focused on connecting communities with vital resources and support Joyce Stewart, president/CEO of Earth Angels, a nonprofit committed to ensuring every person has access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed; and Lauren Brazile, president of We Grow LA, an organization dedicated to resource distribution, extracurricular school programs, safe space events, and one-on-one mentorship.
Hutt commended the honorees for their dedication to service and grassroots activism.
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“Each one of them does something for the community in a different way. They’re quiet about it. They just see a need and they satisfy the need,” she said.
Morrow’s organization, It’s Bigger Than Us, emerged during the pandemic, responding to critical needs in education and disaster relief, including efforts following the Eaton and Palisades fires. Brazile has focused on creating opportunities for young people, providing them with jobs, volunteer experiences, and essential resources like food.
Stewart, described by Hutt as a “quiet storm,” has been an unwavering force in addressing food insecurity, once personally delivering 2,000 individually packaged meals for a community giveaway at the Los Angeles Sentinel without being asked.
Reflecting on the role of women in politics, particularly in challenging times, Hutt emphasized resilience.
“You know, our ancestors have been through worse, and they figured out a way to get through it. So that’s what we have to do. We have to reach back to the strength that they had to build this country and build up each other today.”
Hutt left women with an empowering message: “Just keep going. Don’t stop. Don’t get distracted. Just keep pushing. Keep doing what your heart is telling you to do.”
The Love Hutt also provided participants with an inspiring afternoon featuring motivational talks from influential women leaders in advocacy, non-profits, and project management. Attendees engaged in a paint & sip activity, networked, and witnessed messages of ‘empowHERment’ from various speakers, including Toni Tipton-Martin, award-winning American food and nutrition journalist and author.
The Love Hutt event reinforced the importance of women’s empowerment, community activism, and the unwavering support system among women in Los Angeles.
For more information on upcoming community events hosted by Councilmember Heather Hutt, visit https://cd10.lacity.gov/
