LA would be nothing without the immigrant communities who call this city home. Our hearts are heavy today, yet we’re proud to see firsthand how our fellow Angelenos peacefully protect one another, stand up for more vulnerable members of our community, and make headlines.

In addition to our usual fun event recommendations (having fun is a form of protest), we pledge to continue sharing non-violent protest opportunities and resources to navigate this turbulent time. You can always “reply” to this email with protest tips, events, mutual aid opportunities, and anything else you think our readers should know about.

This is my city. This is your city. This is our city.

Stay vigilant, stay safe, and most of all, remember that all Americans deserve equal protection under the law, regardless of immigration status. No human being is “illegal.”

— Brady Goodman-Williams, DoLA’s Content Manager & The DoLA Team

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• WIN an epic Roots & Boots weekend 6/28-29: two nights of concerts (Ziggy Marley, Kane Brown, Matisyahu, Lupe Fiasco, and more), plus a two-night stay in Oxnard at Zachari Dunes at Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton™ – all VIP!*

• 30+ comedians, 20+ food & beverage vendors curated by MAMA’s Nightmarket, Mahjong, karaoke, and more collide at L.A. Live 7/12-13 for Belly Laughs, LA’s first Asian American comedy and food festival! Enter to win a pair of tix!*

• Bring a special someone, your bestie, or even a teammate under The Dome at Cosm! One lucky DoLA-er will win a $200 credit for tickets and food/drinks to level up their date night – enter now!*

• Still riding high from The Roots at The Bowl this weekend? Good news - they’re performing twice at Walt Disney Concert Hall for an epic New Year’s Eve!

• Plus fresh announcements from Flosstradamus, GoldLink, Morrissey, and more!

BLACK MUSIC MONTH IN LA

Since 1979, Black Music Month, also known as African American Music Appreciation Month, is celebrated nationwide each June to recognize the significant contributions of Black musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters to American culture. Perfectly timed with tonight’s BET Awards (culture’s biggest night!), we pulled together a list of Afro-centric concerts this month to uplift BIPOC artists who are doin’ the damn thing:

• YOLA - Thursday, 6/12 at The El Rey Theatre

• GLORIA HENDRY - Friday, 6/13 at The World Stage

• RHIANNON GIDDENS - Wednesday, 6/18 at The Hollywood Bowl

• SOULS OF MISCHIEF - Thursday, 6/19 at Farm House Collective

• WU-TANG CLAN W/ RUN THE JEWELS - Friday, 6/20 at Toyota Arena & Sunday, 6/22 at Crypto.com Arena

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• Know your rights / conozca sus derechos. Check out the National Immigration Law Center and the Immigrant Defenders Law Center to understand your rights, learn how to protect yourself under DHS’ expedited removal expansion, and more. Remember, regardless of your immigration status, you have the right not to open the door, to remain silent, and to speak with and be represented by an attorney. For more information, contact the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs.

• California Rapid Response Network immigration hotlines can be reached at 888-624-4752 (LA), 714-881-1558 (OC), 909-361-4588 (San Bernardino / Riverside).

• Looking for more ways to support the immigrant neighbors in your community? Al Otro Lado offers some actionable tips and tools. If you’re able to contribute financially, consider donating to ClueJustice’s immigrant bond fund, International Institute of Los Angele (IILA), and/or The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA).

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