Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month
Honoring History, preserving legacies, imagining the future
Saturday, February 28
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ted Watkins Memorial Park
1335 E 103rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
Join the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell as we uplift and learn from Black trailblazers and the movements that have guided us through times of crisis. Together, we will look to history as a mirror—reflecting what must not be repeated—and draw wisdom from its lessons to inspire action.
The event will feature an on-site resource fair and interactive experiences, including a community mosaic and collective poetry. Let’s gather in joy, reflection, and celebration as we honor our shared history and continue building a more just and liberated future.
The event will feature an on-site resource fair and interactive experiences, including a community mosaic and collective poetry. Let’s gather in joy, reflection, and celebration as we honor our shared history and continue building a more just and liberated future.
Register for February 28 RJLE Event
Agenda & Speakers
Please note: The agenda is subject to change. Updates may be made as needed to accommodate speakers, timing, or other event considerations.
12:00 PM
Welcome and Acknowledgements
12:05 PM
Land and Labor Acknowledgement and Opening Remarks
12:20 PM
Black Families Birthing Tour Recap
12:25 PM
Dr. Priya Batra, Deputy Director of the Health Promotion Bureau at Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, will discuss the department’s role in maternal health, highlight current initiatives, and share information about available programs and resources.
12:30 PM
Dr. Bita Amani, Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor of Charles R. Drew University’s Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence, will discuss the Center’s mission, research and ongoing work to advance Black maternal health.
12:45 PM
Xiomara Peña, Vice President of Community Engagement and Innovation at Hispanas Organized for Political Equity (HOPE), will share insights from their California Equity in Maternal Health Report and discuss efforts to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women and Latinas.
1:00 PM
Kelly O’ Connor, Executive Director, and Summer McBride, Certified Peer Support Specialist, of Maternal Mental Health NOW, will present data and information on maternal mental health and emotional wellness, review key signs and symptoms, discuss treatment options, and share strategies for supporting birthing people and families.
1:15 - 3:00 PM
Family Support Resource Fair
Participating Organizations
