SPARC’s Executive Director Debra J.T. Padilla honored by City of LA Councilmember Mike Bonin

“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal. I know the world is bruised and…

SPARC and the Great Wall of Los Angeles are proud to have been named as highlighted historic sites for Latino Los Angeles, by the City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning and Office of Historic Resources. HistoricPlacesLA Revealed is a new initiative aimed at celebrating places and stories associated with Los Angeles’s underrepresented histories….

With great sadness, SPARC mourns the passing of Kent Wong, a visionary leader, educator, and unwavering advocate for labor and immigrant rights. As a key founder of the UCLA Labor Center and a beloved professor for over two decades, Kent shaped generations of students and movements with his dedication, compassion, and deep belief in justice. His influence extended…