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The mission of the Department of Arts and Culture is to advance arts.The Arts Commission is an important partner in advancing our work in support of an equitable L.

they recommended more than $5 million in grants.The commission seats 15 members chosen by supervisors to represent each of the five districts in the county.and the creative economy all working together.

with the common goal of entertaining the audience members.which she continues to explore today.

she ventured into theater and film.

and support in areas including grants and technical assistance for nonprofit organizations.YAMAMOTORAFU SHIMPOLeaders of the Japanese American National Museum on July 11 held a groundbreaking for the new Pavilion and expressed their determination to continue their mission despite the current political climate.

the air was filled with the shriek of police sirens … We saw dark columns from the fires of outrage in Watts … Los Angeles was burning up because of the trial of the former policemen who had beaten an African American driver.and is expected to reopen in late 2026.

And we also tell the incredible courage of the Japanese American community as they joined and helped to form the Asian American movement as they stood strong side-by-side with leaders and activists in the civil rights movement.It was built in 1925 for the Japanese American Buddhists … These people had a vision.