The
Revolutionary Love Project community created a cultural intervention, participating in a month-long program around the 9/11 anniversary to reclaim the moment. This included: attending Balbir Singh Sodhi’s memorial, visiting
the 9/11 Hub to learn about the impact of 9/11,
watching
Valarie Kaur’s film “Divided We Fall,” and sharing educational guides for students.
On Indigenous Peoples Day 2021, due to the work of tribal leaders and Indigenous allies, including
Joel Garcia, the City of Los Angeles
announced plans to establish an Indigenous Cultural Easement at several sites removing barriers for local Indigenous communities and creating space to gather and practice traditional ceremonies.
Netflix released its second season of
Gentefied and celebrated with
“GENTEFIED NIGHT” at BLVD MRKT organized by
Michael Latt in partnership with Harness. Executive Producer
America Ferrera and co-creators
Linda Yvette Chávez and
Marvin Lemus share authentic stories and dynamics of Latinx families that are rarely depicted in television.
Caring Across Generations partnered with The American Society on Aging to release the first-ever issue of their
Generations Journal that features all BIPOC and women-identified authors and experts. The "Care is Fundamental" issue was guest edited by Caring Across' former Policy Director and now Executive Director of Family Values @ Work, Josephine Kalipeni.
Lauren Selman produced this year's
Media Access Awards, which honored people in film and television who are advancing accurate, multifaceted portrayals and employment of people with disabilities. Award recipients included Marlee Matlin, Selma Blair, Ryan O'Connell, among others and featured shout-outs from allies like Harness co-founder
Wilmer Valderrama!
Gloria Calderón Kellett’s romantic comedy
With Love will debut on Amazon Prime Video on Dec. 17.
With Love revolves around siblings Lily and Jorge, who are on a mission to find love and purpose. The Diaz siblings cross paths with seemingly unrelated residents during some of the most heightened days of the year — the holidays.