"I feel hopeful, particularly about the younger generation, which seems to have a deeper understanding of what diverse culture looks like"
The award is presented to a mayor who has exhibited an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together
"As a gay Asian immigrant there isn't a lot of guidance on what we are supposed to do. I am at a weird crossroads of different...
"California will never be a 'don't say gay state. There are laws in place that would stop that from happening, and they are holding strong"
"I call on the people of our city to not just dream of the L.A. we want, but to participate in making the dream come true"
“We refuse to let violence rob us of the possibility to gather, to love each other, and to dream together in solidarity”
The transgender organized and run event was hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trans Latina Coalition, Bamby Salcedo
The meeting was hosted by the LA District Attorney's LGBTQ+ advisory board, LA County Human Relations Commission, & the US Attorney's Office
"As a gay Chinese American, I wanted to make sure that the gay part of my identity would be out front" Dong said
"United against Hate Week provides opportunities for every resident to get involved, show our strength, and take a real stand against hate"
