Funmilola Fagbamila, the Activist-in-Residence at the Institute on Inequality and Democracy, discusses the inception of the Black Lives Matter movement, the importance of recalling and writing this history, and the transformation of social justice activism under the current political regime.
The #SayHerName movement honors the lives of black women and girls killed by police. Each act of this powerful performance lifts up the voices and stories of women and girls of color through spoken word, song, and dance. Featuring family members of the victims of police violence, the program pays respect to the lives of […]
The UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment presents "A Celebration of Over 70 Years" of research, training & service.
This year’s Bruin Day for freshmen will be Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The UCLA community will showcase the university’s top-ranked academic programs and rich, diverse campus life as visitors experience the spirit of true Bruin optimism.
A public lecture by Masha Gessen on Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 P.M. at UCLA 100 Moore Hall. Masha Gessen is an author, journalist, and regular contributor to The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Harper’s, The New York Review of Books, Vanity Fair, and Slate, among other publications.
Since April 29, 1992, the city of Los Angeles has not been the same. As our city continues to navigate modern activism, it is crucial to reflect on the history of political and social organizing that has created the Los Angeles of today. Join us as we utilize art, film and media to examine the socio-political factors that provoked the 1992 L.A. Uprising and its impact on the racial and economic climate in L.A. and across the United States.
Activists, residents, and community members will come together to discuss the struggle against gentrification and displacement in Boyle Heights.
Join us for a workshop on Digital Tools for Resistance, where we will discuss with representatives from ACLU SoCal and the Electronic Frontier Foundation the paradoxes of online organizing and the possibilities of networked activism. We will also demonstrate how to install and use Signal, a free app that protects your privacy by encrypting your messages automatically.
PPDE's 1st Annual Equitable Policy Symposium will educate UCLA Luskin students on how the Trump Administration has changed the policy landscape in Los Angeles and equip Luskin students with the tools and understanding to act and deliver equitable policy change.
