Diversity Speaks features panel discussions taking place over two days at the LA Film Festival. The conversations address topical issues both on and off the screen. Diversity Speaks’ focus is to expand the definition of diversity and act as a call to action for the entertainment industry.

All panels are FREE to the public, on a space available basis.

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7:30 – 8:45 pm
State of Emergency: 25 Years After the LA Riots

At 8:45 pm on Wednesday, April 29, 1992, Mayor Tom Bradley declared a state of emergency for the city of Los Angeles. We look back on the LA Riots and the continued impact they have on the city at large and the narratives it produces and inspires.

Panelist to include: Sacha Jenkins (Burn Motherfucker, Burn!), Grace Lee (K-TOWN ‘92), Daniel Lindsay (LA ’92), T.J. Martin (LA ’92) and Justin Chon (Gook)

Moderated by George Lewis (retired correspondent, NBC News)

Panelists subject to change.