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Los Angeles County Black People Experiencing Homelessness Dashboard Learn about the factors that contribute to the disproportionality of Black people in homelessness. Visit the dashboard ceo.lacounty.gov/ardi/bpeh

Black People Experiencing Homelessness Data Dashboard

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Black People Experiencing Homelessness Data Dashboard In Los Angeles County, Black people are significantly overrepresented among people experiencing homelessness. Data show that although Black people make up approximately 9.4% of the overall County population, they represent an estimated 32% of the homeless population. The Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative and the Black People Experiencing…

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month, Free Museum and Beach Access

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month On October 22, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted the motion, Proclaiming November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month, and recognizes November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month, honoring the history, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities. The proclamation celebrates the First Peoples of the region, including the Tongva,…

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Preventing and Combatting Identity-Based Hate and Violence in LA County Access resources and tools for LA County residents highlighting programs, resources and efforts underway. ceo.lacounty.gov/ardi/combatting-hate

Resources to Prevent Identity-Based Hate and Violence and Increase Safety

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Resources to Prevent Identity-Based Hate and Violence and Increase Safety On January 23, 2024, the LA County Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted the motion, Increasing Jewish Community Safety throughout Los Angeles County, sponsored by Supervisor Horvath. This motion acknowledged the rise in antisemitic hate crimes and hate incidents and directed the Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)…

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Advancing Pride Justice We are committed to ensuring residents have access to information and resources on gender-affirming care, social services, and other programs offered by LA County departments.

Advancing Pride Justice and Launching “Care with Pride” Resources Site

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Advancing Pride Justice and Launching “Care with Pride” Resources Site Over the past few years, the County of Los Angeles (County) has acted urgently to support our LGBTQ+ communities.  On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Care with Pride: Affirming and Expanding the Gender Health Program motion, sponsored by Supervisor Solis and Supervisor Horvath,…

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Bridging Amidst Conflict: The Power of Belonging

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Bridging Amidst Conflict: The Power of Belonging with john a. powell ARDI invites you to join us on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, for an in-person event hosted in partnership with the Department of Human Resources. Please click the button below to register for the event. Space is limited. Register Now Stay Informed…

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Accelerating Equity: Powering Up Our Strategic Plan Event Recap

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Accelerating Equity: Powering Up Our Strategic Plan Event Recap On September 17, 2024, ARDI hosted its Accelerating Equity: Powering Up Our Strategic Plan event at the Earvin “Magic” Johnson Recreation Area. During this event, we celebrated the implementation of the Countywide Racial Equity Strategic Plan and accelerated efforts to create an anti-racism policy agenda in…

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Apply for the Equity & Diversity Fund! ARDI + SCG are seeking funding proposals to combat hate and bias and celebrate the diversity of LA County cultural communities. Applications are due by October 18, 2024

Launching the Equity and Diversity Fund

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Launching the Equity and Diversity Fund On April 6, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted the motion, Los Angeles County Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, co-authored by Supervisors Hahn and Mitchell. In this motion, ARDI was directed to explore the feasibility of launching the LA County Equity and Diversity Fund. ARDI…

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month On September 10, 2024, the Board adopted the motion, Proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month in Los Angeles County, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2024. Throughout this month, the County of Los Angeles will continue its tradition of recognizing the contributions and achievements made by the Hispanic/Latino community,…

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Latinx Taskforce Design Charrette

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Latinx Taskforce Design Charrette In October of 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the motion, Immediate Action for the Growing Number of Latinos Experiencing Homelessness, authored by Supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn. This motion directed the Chief Executive Office (CEO) Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative, working in tandem with the…

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