Join the Movement: Experience the “Together We Thrive” Social Justice Summit in LA!

Los Angeles is gearing up for an inspiring event that promises to unite voices and foster change. The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) is excited to present “Together We Thrive,” a dynamic social justice summit and festival happening on Thursday, October 17. This event aims to bring together passionate advocates, visionaries, and individuals impacted by the justice system for a day filled with engaging programming.

Event Highlights

Set against the backdrop of the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles, this free event is set to be a hub of inspiration and action. Attendees can expect an extraordinary lineup of speakers and interactive experiences designed to ignite collaboration.

Featured Speakers

• First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis: Welcome Address
• Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.): JCOD Director
• Dominique DiPrima: KBLA Radio Host
• Hit-Boy: Grammy Award-Winning Producer and Artist
• Shaka Senghor: New York Times Best-Selling Author
• Franky Carrillo: Justice Reform Advocate
• Susan Burton: Founder of A New Way of Life
• Robert Greene: New York Times Best-Selling Author and LA Times Reporter
• Bamby Salcedo: President & CEO of TransLatin@ Coalition
• ...and many more!

Wellness Activations and Resources

In addition to thought-provoking discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in various wellness activations, including:

1. Sound Bath Meditation
2. Hands-on Workshops
3. Exciting Giveaways

Various County departments will also be on-site to provide additional resources, making this summit not just a moment of learning but a chance for community healing and growth.

Be Part of the Change

“Together We Thrive” is completely free and open to the public. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to the movement for social justice and innovation. Register now at TogetherWeThriveLA.com and join us in shaping a brighter future for LA County!

What do you think?

• How can events like “Together We Thrive” impact social justice movements in the long run?
• Do you think the current approaches to justice reform are effective enough?
• What role should artists like Hit-Boy play in advocating for social change?
• Is community healing an essential aspect of justice reform?
• How can we ensure that voices from all communities are heard in discussions about social justice?