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Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete. She is the fastest woman of all time; the world records she set in 1988 for both the 100 m and 200 m still stand. Flo-Jo never asked for permission to be her unapologetic self. Flo-Jo showed up to every competition her true self, in a one-legged jumpsuit, long curved fingernails, full glam makeup, and bouncy haireven if that meant fielding criticism from her detractors. It was refreshing to see a woman challenging the notion that you can’t be both feminine and sporty, and flouting traditional, white middle-class norms. #blackhistorymonth #blackgirlsrock #beingblackislit #koreatowny #ymca #ymcala

Happy Lunar New Year greetings from our Y staff! Special thanks to our local Koreatown Senior & Community Center for sharing pictures from their previous Lunar New Year events with us to share with our diverse community! #lunarnewyear2021 #YearoftheOx #celebrateculture #celebratediversity #ymcacommunity

Just added for members of our community! Same day, same time as our Produce Distribution day next week, Tuesday, Jan. 19th from 8:30a - 12pm. No appointment necessary. Walk-ins ok. Everyone MUST complete intake form here: https://forms.gle/GhLw4P3vpqXRaf9c8 or scan the QR code found in photo. - ID Cards and Proof of Insurance for all those with insurance.... - Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (PHE) application will be filled for the uninsured for Emergency Medical. - PCR test using samples collected by anterior nasal swabs. The sample collection will be self-administered under direct supervision of their staff members. - Results are usually available within 36 hours We thank our community partner Central Neighborhood Health Foundation for making this available for our service area!

Join us TOMORROW, January 15 at 9am to celebrate our shared determination to achieve Dr. King's dream together with Brotherhood Award Recipient, Dave Roberts ... Online event is free to the public but advance registration is required at ymcaLA.org/MLK. Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation #mlk

KOREAN AMERICAN DAY Korean American Day on January 13th commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903. The day also honors the Korean American’s immense contributions to every aspect of society. In 1882, the United States and Korea signed a treaty establishing a peaceful relationship, friendship, and commerce. While this led to Korean diplomats, students, politicians, and businessmen visiting the United States, few felt compelled to stay.... It wasn’t until December of 1902 on the SS Gaelic that 102 Korean immigrants set sail for Honolulu, Hawaii. These families initiated the first wave of Korean immigration, resulting in over 7,500 immigrants over the next two years. They served their communities and their country during World Wars I and II and the Korean War. During these times, more Koreans decided to emigrate from their homeland; some, as wives to U.S. servicemen, others were adopted as children. Honoring a Few Ahn Chang Ho also known as Dosan, one of the earlier immigrants, Ho is credited with establishing the Willows Korean Aviation Corps in the United States, which later helped establish the Korean Airforce. Sammy Lee Olympic two-time gold medalist in diving (1948 London) and (1952 Helsinki). Wendy Gramm Served as U.S Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair under Presidents Reagan and Bush I. Judge Herbert Y.C. Choy First Asian American appointed to U.S. Federal Court (Court of Appeals Ninth District) in 1974. David Hyun Architect charged with revitalizing Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Sang Hyun Lee First tenured Asian American professor at Princeton Theological Seminary Hines Ward, Jr. Professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers HOW TO OBSERVE #KoreanAmericanDay Learn more about Korean Americans then and now. Read books about their experiences or watch documentaries. We’ve provided two books: Korean American Pioneer Aviators: The Willows Airmen by Edward T. Chang and Woo Sung Han Korean-Americans: Past, Present, and Future by Ilpyong J. Kim Memoir of a Cashier: Korean Americans, Racism, and Riots by Carol Park You can also visit Korean American Story to hear their stories or document your own. Find out more or share your experience by using #KoreanAmericanDay on social media. KOREAN AMERICAN DAY HISTORY In 2003, President George W. Bush proclaimed a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants. In 2005, the U.S. House and Senate passed simple resolutions in support of Korean American Day. Since then, states across the country have passed bills declaring January 13th as an annual celebration of Korean American Day. Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/korean-american-day-januar/

This year was a challenge for everyone indeed, including our Y. This pandemic created a tremendous downfall in our operations but because of our few active paying members, donors, volunteers, board leadership, and supporters of our Y, we were able to quickly pivot and switch our operations to meet the need of our community during these trying times ... differently. We are upmost grateful for our community support. Without it, our work and effort wouldn’t be possible for hundr...eds of people we served, if not, thousands. Leaving behind 2020, cheers to the New Year as we continue our current efforts in healing our community and to serve even more people with collaborative work amongst all. PS- Volunteers are our rockstars and our backbone! We are so thankful and appreciative of you. HAPPY NEW YEAR! #TogetherWeMakePossibleHappen #UpliftCommunity #RiseUp #HereForCommunityHereForGood #MoreToBeDone #ForYouthDevelopment #ForHealthyLiving #ForSocialResponsibility #HappyNewYear2021

Join us on Friday, January 15 at 9am to celebrate our shared determination to achieve Dr. King's dream together with Human Dignity Award Recipient, Sharon Robin...son. Online event is free to the public but advance registration is required at ymcaLA.org/MLK. Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation #mlk

Registration is now OPEN! Join us for the 50th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Brotherhood Celebration co-hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. The online event is FREE. Registration is required.

Free meals for kids today happening right now. If you have children under the age of 18, stop by the Y!

Congrats to our very own Aquatics Coordinator, Soomin! Her work and volunteerism was nationally recognized and is one of 30 selected as winners out of 220 nominees for 2020’s 30 Under 30 Award. We are so proud! She is Living the Mission of the Y.

Good morning Community. There is a delay in transportation delivery this morning. We should be ready around 9am. We’ll have both produce boxes and individual produce.

We still have about 40 meals for children left all ready to go. Come by before 2pm today!

Get strong, fit, and healthy with us. The holidays are just around the corner! Give yourself the gift of health . Must be an active member and have an active email with us. Register for our classes via our app YMCA of Metro LA. M/W- HIIT at 8:30a with Joe... T/Th- Strength & Core at 9:30a with Joe T/Th- Latin Cardio at 10:30a with Alfredo For membership inquiries, please email [email protected]. Let’s do this!!

Good morning! We have ample quantities of meals for kids. Stop by the Y before 2pm today. FREE for community!Good morning! We have ample quantities of meals for kids. Stop by the Y before 2pm today. FREE for community!

Thank you community for voting us your 2020 Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor! We feel the LOVE.

Sign up for virtual application clinics offered by California State University, Los Angeles! Click on link below for more information.

The inspiring leadership of youth fighting for racial justice in Los Angeles will be the focus of Our Vote, Our Future, an educational forum hosted by the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation, The Alliance for Boys and Men of Color and PolicyLink with support from the National Basketball Players Association Foundation. #OurVoteOurFuture The forum will highlight youth power and highlight ballot measures that will impact youth through presentations from the Youth Justice C...oalition, Community Coalition and the Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition. Young people from Team Why Not?, Social Justice Learning Institute, and the Crenshaw Family YMCA will also be featured. Event details: Tuesday, October, 20th, 5 pm PST (Virtual) Registration link: http://bit.ly/OvofLa Partner Twitter handles: @Russwest44 @PolicyLink @AllianceForBMOC @Whynotfdn @TheNBPA @YouthJusticeLA @CoCoSouthLA @BrosSonsSelves @SJLI_CA @crenshawymca

Thank you Dustin from Michelson Found Animals Foundation and Andy Galan from Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council for spending your morning with us today in service to our community during our fresh produce distribution. #togetherwemakepossiblehappen #moretobedone #thankyouvolunteers

Boxes of fresh produce, meat, and dairy! Line went by faster today and we have plenty left. Come by and get a free box for the weekend while supplies last.

We joined millions go purple today with YMCA’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Network to take a stand against bullying.

LIVE: Discussing #AntiRacistLA with YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles!

Tomorrow we will have 450 boxes for our community!

We wish our fabulous Instructor, Alfredo, a very Happy Birthday . Join his Latin Cardio class every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am. Let’s go!

At the LA Y, we believe we are at our best when we are focused on equity and have fully integrated the practices of diversity, inclusion and global engagement into all areas of our vision and operations. Please join us on Facebook live, October 15th from 3pm-4pm, for a special discussion with a panel of decision and policy makers on the importance of cross-sector collaboration in making Los Angeles County a national leader in addressing, confronting, and dismantling structura...l racism. As part of our Equity and Inclusion Initiative, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles will continue to advocate for and help develop policies to create a more equitable and inclusive County. From Lancaster to San Pedro, Malibu to Santa Anita, and everywhere in between, we’re committed to bringing equity and access to all Angelenos. Beverly White Mark Ridley-Thomas Senator Holly Mitchell Assemblymember Miguel Santiago Councilmember Herb J. Wesson, Jr. LAPD Headquarters Los Angeles Mayor’s Office #equity #inclusion #ymcala #losangeles

Every race on your ballot will have an impact on your life especially the local elections! As many as 30% of voters leave part of their ballot blank. Get #VoteReady for your local elections by: Find out who will be on your ballot at Ballotpedia.org Research the candidates in local media or using the nonpartisan Vote411 tool: https://www.vote411.org/

Each year on #SpiritDay millions go purple to support LGBTQ+ youth. Join the YMCA's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Network on Thursday, October 15th by wearing purple in solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth and take a stand against bullying.