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County releases progress update on State of Black Los Angeles report; recommends targeted universalism and reparative steps
Summary
The CEO presented a biennial progress update on outcomes in Black Los Angeles, highlighting worsening life expectancy and rising homelessness and poverty, while recommending a targeted universalism framework, repair of harms and expansion of mobile services.
Los Angeles County officials presented the 2023–25 progress update to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, documenting persistent disparities for Black Angelenos and recommending both policy changes and program investments.
Arturo “Arty” Scorsa, the Chief Executive Office’s equity lead, reviewed the State of Black Los Angeles County report and an interim progress analysis. The presentation cited several concerning trends: life expectancy for Black residents declined in the most recent annual interval, the county saw an increase in the number and share of unhoused Black residents, and the share of Black households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level rose. The report also noted some bright spots, including a rise in high-school…
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