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Redistricting LA County
LA County is divided into five supervisorial districts, each represented by an elected supervisor collectively known as the Board of Supervisors (or Board). Following the Decennial or ten-year US Census, boundary lines within the County must be redrawn to ensure the population is divided equally between the five supervisorial districts. This is called redistricting. In the past, the Board appointed 20 commissioners to advise on a redistricting plan. In the end, the Board had the final say on where to draw and adopt the final district lines. However, this year’s redistricting is different.
LA vs Hate to Unveil Anti-Hate Artwork by Asian American Artist
On May 27th, LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis (First District Supervisor) joined the LA County Human Relations Commission, anti-hate activists, and community organizations to unveil a large public art piece. This 10x20 foot graphic novel, designed by renowned local artist Mari Naomi, depicts the history and many contributions of the AAPI community to LA County, the contemporary targeting of AAPI residents due to COVID-related backlash, the journey from hate to healing, and the need for advocacy to ensure solidarity and inclusion for all.
Board Motions to Stop Asian Hate
As anti-Asian hate crimes are on the rise, It is now more important than ever for us to unite in solidarity and fight back against the issues endangering our communities. Actions from our leaders will bring awareness to the discriminations that AAPIs are suffering and educate the public on preventing hate crimes from happening. LACAAEA has written letters supporting all of the board motions put forth by the LA County Board of Supervisors.
Op-Ed: We’ve Had Enough!
We – Asian Americans (yes, that includes ALL Americans of South/East Asian and Pacific Islander descent) have had enough of this ugly hatred against us. We’ve had enough of all the vitriol, diminishing us and erasing us into nothingness like we don’t matter. WE ALL MATTER!
#Stop Asian Hate
On March 9th, Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to identify funding to expand the County’s Anti-Hate program in an effort to combat hate against AAPIs. LACAAEA’s letter writing campaign led the charge in encouraging other Asian employee associations to also show their support for this historic Board Motion.