LABWC is committed to moving in solidarity with Black migrant workers, all of our migrant sibling worker centers, and all of our impacted neighbors.
ICE raids and the associated police/military presence have wreaked havoc upon our communities. This weekend, we learned that dozens of our siblings, including garment workers and car wash workers, were captured, and many have not yet been released or given due process.
With righteous anger, grief, perhaps some fear, and with unwavering power and loving solidarity, we remain committed to protecting Black workers and all of our migrant siblings as we resist the terror being inflicted on our communities.
We refuse to remain silent while harm is being inflicted on our communities. We will continue to organize, resist, and build a future rooted in care, justice, and collective safety.
-The Los Angeles Black Worker Center
Being a Los Angeles native and living here his whole life, William noticed that not only was he struggling to find sustainable employment but other Black workers that called Los Angeles home were having the same difficulties in finding employment within the city they hold close to his heart
He didn't give up hope however in finding employment.
So when the opportunity arose to take part in the Ready 2 Work program he was one of the first participants to sign up alongside some of his family members
Stories like Williams's are common and remind us that the fight for an equitable future is not new but with the support of other Black workers the past does not have to be the future #BlackWorkersRising
Brian Sanders participated in and completed this past winter's Ready 2 Work boot camp.
Like many other Black workers throughout Los Angeles, Brian had struggled to find sustainable employment. He sought out the Ready 2 Work program in hopes of being able to find a career that can provide him with financial freedom.
Despite being discouraged by past work experiences, as he has been trying to find sustainable employment for a few years, Brian saw the value in being able to participate in a program by Black workers FOR Black workers.
Here at the LABWC Black workers are creating programs that not only teach but foster community so that we can uplift and support one another.
We can't wait to continue to follow Brian's journey and see what new employment opportunities have opened up for him. #BlackWorkersRising
I don’t know about y’all, but having our needs written into our city’s constitution doesn’t sound boring at ALL!
LA City Charter Reform is a once-in-a-generation chance to have a say in how the city we call home operates, functions, and serves its people.
Black Angelenos have put forth recommendations that focus on creating real pathways into stable, unionized public-sector careers, strengthening accountability, and ensuring that public dollars actually serve our communities.
Los Angeles has relied on outdated, exclusionary, and difficult-to-navigate systems for TOO long.
✊🏿 LA City Charter Reform Now!
✍🏿 Sign the petition today to endorse LABWC’s Charter Reform recommendations (link in bio)
#LACharterReform #CharterReform #CharterReformNow
Join us for the next Leaders On The Rise (age 25+) Ready 2 Work orientation!
📅 Fri, July 10th
🕙 10am–2pm
📍 5336 Crenshaw Blvd.
Ready 2 Work Leaders On The Rise is a paid job training and leadership development program designed to empower Angelenos age 25+ affected by the Black Job Crisis.
In this program, you’ll learn interview skills, organizing and leadership building, resume preparation, Microsoft & Google Training, OSHA certification, and your worker rights! You MUST attend the July orientation to be considered for the program. Don’t miss out!
🔗 Register now (link in bio)
🚗 Parking Information:
Limited metered parking is available for $9/day. Free street parking is available along 54th Street and 11th Ave. Please allow additional time for parking and arrival.
The @blkpowernetwork 2026 voter guide is live.
Before June 2nd, Black Californians deserve to walk into the voting booth knowing exactly what’s on the ballot and where candidates stand on the issues that affect our communities.
That’s what this is for. Link in bio.
🗳️ blackpowernetwork.org/voter-guide-2026
#Vote2026 #BlackVotersMatter #CAPrimary #BlackPoliticalPower
30 seconds isn’t a lot of time but it’s enough to talk about the importance of Care First services and investing in solutions that actually work.
Coalition members from Youth Justice Coalition, L.A. Black Worker Center, La Defensa, and CURB share what L.A. County leaders need to hear right now.
Leave a comment and tell us what you want to see prioritized in next year’s budget.
#CareFirst #ReImagineLA
🗞️ Media Spotlight
We were recently highlighted in the Los Angeles Sentinel and the Los Angeles Wave Newspapers! ✊🏿
These stories highlight the realities Black workers continue to face, from high unemployment and exclusion from stable public-sector careers to the ongoing fight for workforce equity and economic justice.
The articles also uplift the work LABWC members are leading every day through the Charter Reform campaign, Ready 2 Work program, and organizing efforts to create real pathways into quality jobs for our community.
This is the power of organizing, advocacy, and collective action. We love to see the voices and experiences of Black workers centered in conversations about the future of Los Angeles. 🙌🏿
Thank you to the @lasentinelnews and @wave_newspapers for helping amplify this work.
🌐 Click the link in our bio to read the full articles.
Metro Ambassadors are a vital part of a safe transit experience. They can help with so many different aspects that can lead to a decreased police presence. They help with wayfinding, fare issues, emergencies, and more. Yet, they are understaffed.
It’s budget season, so demand that Metro invests in expanding and doubling the amount of metro ambassadors.
Learn more about this program and our budget demand by following @actlosangeles
#TransitJustice #ReliableTransportation #PeoplesTransit #metroambassadors
Last Wednesday, LA Black Workers stood in community at the Care First Budget Resource Fair & Community Rally alongside our REIMAGINE LA coalition partners to make our voices heard at the County budget hearing ✊🏿
Together, we showed up to demand a budget that puts people first.
We are calling on the LA County Board of Supervisors to divest from incarceration and policing and invest in what our communities actually need to thrive, such as housing, jobs, mental health resources, youth programs, healthcare, and community-based care.
Black workers and ALL working-class communities deserve more than systems grounded in punishment. We deserve investment, dignity, safety, and opportunity.
Our communities know better than anyone what we need. Now it’s time for the County to listen!
For nearly a decade, 5401 Crenshaw has sat vacant, but our community is organizing to decide what it should become next ✊🏿
Black workers in South LA are fighting to ensure this public land is used for real public good, not displacement. Alongside the 5401 Crenshaw Community Working Group, we’re pushing for a vision rooted in community ownership, equitable development, and long-term stability for the people who call this neighborhood home.
Through canvassing and direct outreach, LABWC member leaders have connected with residents across the Crenshaw District, gathering over 150 community surveys and hearing clear priorities:
🏠 Deeply affordable housing
💼 Access to quality jobs
🛍️ Support for local small businesses
🌱 Investment that allows people to stay in the neighborhood
The 5401 Crenshaw Project is powered by a strong coalition of community, labor, faith, housing, cultural, and neighborhood partners working together to shape a future rooted in Black worker power and community stability.
Together, we’re building a future where our communities can live, work, and thrive. Join us!
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