News

Many have expressed concern about the state of Century Blvd. Especially when compared to the changes on the Inglewood side. Well, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson heard you. (more…)

We encourage citizens of all ages to get out and vote. Register online by October 22 and go to the Proposition Forum on October 23. (more…)

MyLA 311 puts the power of City Hall in the palm of your hand. (more…)

September 22 celebrated the 50th Dodger Dreamfield at Algin Sutton. These fields provide kids with a positive and vibrant environment to participate in baseball and softball opportunities in their neighborhoods. (more…)

The Southwest Los Angeles Community was bedazzled and bedecked out for this year’s Jazz Festival at St. Andrews Park. (more…)

It is a free family friendly event offering a day of fun, fellowship and great music. Headlining this year is Kenny Lattimore along with legendary group SWITCH, the Keschia Potter sextet, the Michael Session Sextet and the Elliot Caine Quintet. (more…)

Thank you to Mrs. Dorothy Napoleon and Mrs. Noris Byrd and all those who pushed forward to have the new marquee installed at St. Andrews! (more…)

Saturday, April 28, 2018 was a beautiful day for our Community Clean Up. We had over 50 people meet up at St. Andrews Park at 9am, gather vests, gloves and equipment and fan out along Western to make it beautiful. (more…)

The Empowerment Congress Southwest is excited to report that their major effort to mitigate airplane noise and nuisance has taken off with the Los Angeles City Council adopting a Resolution co-sponsored by Council Members Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Mike Bonin and Council President Herb Wesson. (more…)

Street Takeovers have been a growing concern for the Southwest LA community and the Empowerment Congress has been working actively with the Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson to urgently find solutions. Find out about the problem and solutions discussed at our February 2018 meeting. (more…)