Dr. Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro

Women Leaders Chart Progress of Gender Justice on 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Top women leaders examined the progress of gender justice during a panel discussion sponsored by Mount St. Mary’s University and The Representation Project on June 29. Billed as “50 Years of Title IX,” the speakers shared insight on the legislation enacted in 1972 to prohibit sex-based discrimination in any school or education program that receives federal funding.

Report Outlines Steps to End Anti-Black Racism in L.A.

An extensive report detailing steps to dismantle institutional anti-Black racism in Los Angeles was released on August 19.  Authored by The Committee for Greater L.A. (CGLA), the document contains recommendations in seven critical areas that are priorities for African Americans.