Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy Set

Cultural and historical monuments should reflect the diversity of a place and its people. People of color and women have been vital to the creation of Los Angeles throughout the history of the City and the area. Yet with almost 945 official cultural and historical monuments in the City of Los Angeles as of January 2008, only about 100 relate to people of color, women, and Native American tribes. Those images are shown in the Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy Set.

In contrast, community members, activists and advocates have identified over 100 links along the Heritage Parkscape that serve as a "family album" for diverse communities from the Great Wall of Los Angeles to the Rio de Los Angeles State Park, the Los Angeles State Historic Park, and El Pueblo de Los Angeles.

Prof. Judy Baca and SPARC, Mujeres de la Tierra, and The City Project presented public comments to the Los Angeles Culture and Heritage Commission on April 17, 2008. The comments make two major recommendations. The first is to redefine the criteria for designating monuments. The second is to redefine the responsibilities of the Commission. Both should promote cultural, historical, and artistic monuments that reflect diversity and democracy.

Learn more about The City Project's
Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy campaign.

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