Human Relations Commission

Local

L.A. County Kicks Off `United Against Hate Week 2021

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 18, 2021

Los Angeles County’s “United Against Hate Week 2021” has launched — a blend of art, social media, and educational resources urging communities to reject hate and bigotry and promote inclusion and understanding. The campaign officially began Sunday and runs through Saturday. “The increase in hate crimes this past year reinforces the need to speak up and take a stand with United Against Hate Week,” Supervisor Holly Mitchell said. “In a county as large and diverse as ours, it is our humanity that holds us together, and there is no reason why we cannot celebrate our differences. “As we know

News

Black Future Project’ Founder Sues Beverly Hills, Alleging Rights Violations

City News ServiceSeptember 30, 2021

James Butler’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges civil rights violations, battery, false imprisonment, unlawful arrest and intentional infliction of emotional arrest. Butler seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the suit brought Monday.

Local Political

Wesson, City of Los Angeles Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis

Sentinel News ServiceJune 25, 2020

The Los Angeles City Council has voted to approved a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the city. The resolution, put forward by Councilmembers Herb Wesson, Curren Price, and Marqueece Harris-Dawson, also calls on City of Los Angeles departments to review their internal policies and procedures.