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LDIR alumni and friends at the inaugural For the Love of Justice event

The LDIR program held its inaugural For the Love of Justice event on February 14^th, 2010 at CARECEN. LDIR’s work – to break the isolation that is shared amongst people in the struggle for social justice – was the foundation for bringing people together on February 14^th. Our hope was to reclaim Valentine’s Day as a justice-loving day, one that included all forms of loving expression – a day that was not bound by gender-conforming heterosexism and consumerism, but instead, a day that celebrated the complex identities and expression of us all. The event brought together LDIR alumni, their friends, loved ones and supporters, to celebrate Lunar New Year, and recognize LDIR’s 19 years of community building work in Los Angeles.

The event was absolutely incredible: held at CARECEN’s beautiful community room, with décor donated by Saadia Kibriya, food donated by Mama’s Hot Tamales and heart-shaped dark chocolate cakes by Jamaica’s Cakes. Las No Que No and 10 East performed live, with DJ’s 2-One and 10 East spinning the jams. A fabulous silent auction, with art created by LDIR alumni MonaLisa Whitaker and Natalie Collins, prints donated by the Center for the Study of Political Graphics, spa services, weekend getaways, and more, helped to secure additional donations for LDIR. Over 65 people were in attendance, and the program raised more than $3,000. For event photos, check out our album on Facebook. For the Love of Justice will be held again in February 2011, to mark the program’s 20^th anniversary. Can’t wait to see you there again next year!