We kicked off our first Racial Justice Learning Exchange event of the year with a Book Club Community Discussion on Michelle Zauner’s Crying in H Mart. LA County Library Director Skye Patrick facilitated an engaging conversation with special guests, including Retired LA Fire Department Chief Deputy Emile W. Mack and LA County Deputy Fire Chief Julia Kim exploring themes of cultural identity, family, and the connection between culture and heritage through food. Special thank you to our panelists for sharing their personal stories, and Dr. Wong, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, for hosting the Human Library, and empowering attendees to share personal narratives.