FAQ

Is there a fee to host a conversation?

There is no fee to attend, conversations are free. You must apply to attend a planned conversation in your area, however, we highly encourage you to download the embRACE LA toolkits to host and/or facilitate your own conversation with friends, family members, colleagues and neighbors.

What is the time commitment? How long will the conversation last?

Conversations usually last approximately 2-3 hours and occur at different times throughout the day. Some are morning conversations over tea and coffee and others are sit down meals at a person’s home or a community organization’s location.

What happens at the conversation?

Each conversation is different, but typically conversations consist of approximately 10 participants, a host and at least one trained facilitator. The experience will include a guided conversation and sometimes light refreshments or a meal.

Do I need to bring anything to

the conversation?

No need to bring anything, conversation materials will be provided.

Can I go to a conversation close to where I live or in another part of the city?

You are welcome to choose to attend a conversation close to where you live or in another part of the city. It’s completely up to you. If you’d like to have a conversation with those in your immediate geographic vicinity or with those in a completely

different area.

Who will be a part of the conversation?

Conversations are open to residents of Los Angeles and strive and highly encourage a diverse composition of participants.

How can I become a participant?

Select the “Host A Conversation” button on the homepage to be a part of embRACE LA and host your own conversation with friends, family members, colleagues, and neighbors.

Who will see my information when I sign up?

All personal information is confidential and handled by a small project management team at Community Coalition and Revolve Impact. Your information will not be sold or distributed.

Will transportation be provided?

No, participants must provide their own transportation to and from the conversations.

Will conversations locations provide a reasonable accommodation for mobility limitation(s)?

We highly encourage all conversation locations provide reasonable accommodations for mobility limitation(s).

If hosting a conversation, will food and refreshments by covered by embRACE LA?

Food and refreshments will not be covered by embRACE LA.

What’s the timeline to host a conversation?

There is no timeline to host a conversation. In fact, we encourage you to host as many as you can so we could continue a much-needed dialogue on race and the future of Los Angeles.

Join Us!

Join us as we break bread, share stories and engage in honest, and difficult conversations about race and how we can help change inequities in our personal lives and on a policy level.

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