Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department

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 , where love is love.

This week, we bid a fond farewell to Asst. City Attorney Heather Aubry, who led the Equity and Inclusion Division of the LA City Attorney’s Office and served as its Equity Officer.

We celebrate her contributions that helped launch the LA Civil Rights Department and our discrimination enforcement unit. For 31 years, she held various assignments to build a better LA - and in her honor, we will continue to lift an .

Five years ago, we made a promise to this city: to be intentional about creating a Los Angeles where hate has no home. Today, "LA is For Everyone" isn’t just a campaign—it’s the official motto of our city.

What started as a vital spark has grown into a powerful mission found in every corner of our 469 square miles within LA. Whether you see it on a sanitation vehicle in the East Valley or a digital billboard at LAX, the message remains the same.

No matter which neighborhood you call home, the message is clear: You are welcome here! This journey has evolved into a simple, undeniable rhythm defining our work at the LA Civil Rights Department: I Belong. You Belong. We Belong.

Thank you, Los Angeles, for five years of growing, listening, and standing together. Diversity isn't just a feature of our city—it is our greatest strength and our super power. Here’s to the next five years of belonging!

The LA Youth Expo is all about connecting and networking!

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 city departments and community organizations, information on internships, apprenticeships, resume & interview techniques, and more! Register at https://ydd.lacity.gov.

Council District 9 has launched the second round of their CD 9 Community Grant Program. This initiative provides a total of $3 million in grant funding to a wide variety of organizations serving the South Central LA community, from connecting residents to critical resources to helping young people stay on the right path and creating safer and stronger communities.

Organizations can now apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to support programs and services that directly benefit residents in CD 9. Applications will be accepted online through June 7. Apply at cd9.lacity.gov or call the District 9 Office at (323) 846-2651 for more information.

Last week, the LA Civil Rights Department joined students, families, and community organizations at the 2nd Annual LA Jordan High School and College Track Watts Student SWAG Day and Opportunity Fair. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Watts, Rising Beyond Limits,” highlighted the importance of investing in youth and creating pathways for future success. Attendees connected with organizations offering summer jobs, paid internships, educational support, and community resources. We are proud to support events focused on youth engagement, community connection, and opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

The LA Civil Rights Department honors the lives of 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.