City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission

02/28/2023

You may have seen this picture: The Arechiga family being dragegd from their home in Chavez Ravine to make way for Dodger Stadium.

But do you know their story?

Commissioner Stacy Twilley recently interviewed Melissa Arechiga and Vincent Montalvo - descendants of two families displaced by Dodger Stadium - about their family story and complicated relationship with America's favorite pastime.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iQ5dK4TDCawUHB0SvSZi1?si=080b06fd54e34d5f

02/28/2023

Listen to our latest episode of LA Together!

Listen to this episode from LA Together on Spotify. In a city full of Dodger fans, many Angelenos have a unique story tied to the famous Dodger Stadium. But underneath the iconic baseball stadium is an often-overlooked history of community resilience and pain. Eminent domain failed promises of publi...

05/04/2022

The third and final episode of Forward Together is now LIVE!

Listen to Haewon Asfaw, a Black and Korean-American activist who cofounded Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles in conversation with Korean LGBTQ therapist and community organizer Gonji Lee.

Haewon and Gonji were both young children when the 1992 Civil Unrest occurred. But the impact shaped their lives and activism to this day.

Listen to "Healing" at anchor.fm/lacivilrights.

The LA Civil Unrest of 1992 left a lasting impression on the city of Los Angeles, and many of the issues that led to unrest then are still with us today. Thirty years after the LA Civil Unrest, we wanted to hear directly from Angelenos about what has changed since ‘92 - and what hasn’t. The LA C...

04/29/2022

We made a podcast!

01/26/2022

President Anthony Mack sat down with Maria-Hall of LA CityView35 for a 30 minute interview on LA Currents. They discussion the goals of our Commission in the new year, and the reason Commissioner Mack is passionate about public service.

Founded in 1966, the Human Relations Commission is now a part of the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department. Together, we work to build peace and community dialogue in Los Angeles.

Watch the interview:

LOS ANGELES - An interview with President of the LA City Human Relations Commission aired on LA Currents today, an interview program on LA CityView/Channel 35 hosted by Maria Hall-Brown. Commissioner Mack shared the goals of the Commission in the New Year, as well as his own personal reasons for bei...

01/21/2022

Check out President Anthony Mack on LA CityView35! HRC President Mack sat down with Maria Hall-Brown for a conversation on the Human Relations Commission's work and role in our city.

Check it out below - and learn more about our commission at https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.org/commissions

12/10/2021

Today is !

Established by the UN in 1948, International Human Rights Day affirms the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, color, religion, s*x, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Learn more about Human Rights Day: un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

09/22/2021

Today we honored with three compelling presentations.

First, we were joined by Dr. Fernando Guerra, professor of Political Science and Chicano/a Studies at Loyola Marymount University to talk about the pst, present and future of Latinx political empowerment.

Next, we were joined by Eden Anai Luna, transfeminine non-binary Latine person who serves as the Program Manager for the Los Angeles LGBT Center and is a member of our Transgender Advisory Council.

Eden shared their experiences working with Latine non-binary communities.

Finally, we heard from Rudy Espinoza & Merlin Alvarado of Inclusiv Action for the City about the value of Street Vendors in LA’s economy and for working people.

Merlin, a street vendor for 16 years, shared lived experiences of harassment and struggle.

Thank you to all of our speakers for your testimony and encouragement of our work for justice, peace and empowerment in LA.

07/29/2021

Welcome Brooke Wirtschafter, who was sworn in recently to the LA City Human Relations Commission!

Commissioner Wirtschafter is an organizer and leader with IKAR, and has worked to support homeless housing and resources, immigrant populations, and a more just and inclusive Los Angeles.

We are so honored to have Commissioner Wirtschafter on the Human Relations Commission, and working to make a more peaceful LA!

https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.org/commissions/human-relations-commission/commissioners/brooke-wirtschafter

07/29/2021

“The department also recently expressed support for several recommendations from a Human Relations Commission project that hosted dinners between Black community members, local organization leaders and police officers, one of which called for “continued dialogue and interactive cultural exchange programming for rank and file officers in South Los Angeles” that would create “proximity and mutual understanding between officers and the people they serve” — just like Silva has envisioned.”

The LA City Human Relations Commission was recently cited in an Los Angeles Times story about policing in the Black community - and the realities facing Black officers.

Read more of this powerful story below:

LAPD Officer Michael Silva says he has been left with a feeling of "being in between" this year — commiserating with protesters and his fellow officers, and being judged by both.

07/29/2021

Today we elected a new President of the Human Relations Commission, Commissioner Anthony Mack!

This past year the commission has been led by Commissioner Angelica Solis-Montero. Her leadership, resolve and compassion allowed the Commission to continue its important work during this unprecedented year. Thank you, Commissioner Angelica Solis Montero!