TWLM’s Richard Zaldivar says the nonprofit is committed to restoring the AIDS monument and providing Los Angeles with HIV services.

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Each week, our dedicated staff inspects the monument, ensuring it remains clean and free of trash or graffiti. Unfortunately, we are no strangers to instances of graffiti defacement, but our team has consistently done an incredible job restoring the monument to its original state. On Monday, January 13th, a client visiting the monument noticed that one of the memorial wall panels had been destroyed and immediately notified The Wall Las Memorias office. This act of destruction deeply saddens us, as the monument stands as a sacred tribute to those lost to AIDS complications. It is particularly disheartening to witness such harm inflicted upon our community’s memorial during a time when all of Los Angeles County is facing immense challenges. A police report has been filed, and we are committed to repairing the damage. We will ensure the names affected by this act are restored with the dignity they deserve. Despite this setback, we remain steadfast in our mission to honor those we have lost and to preserve this space of remembrance and reflection for our community. We have reached out to District Council Member Jurado to request her support in enhancing security measures at Lincoln Park. We will continue to move forward.

 

A un costado del monumento que recuerda a miles de personas que fallecieron por el Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida (SIDA) en la década de los años 90, la organización The Wall las Memorias organizó la “Noche de las Memorias”.

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As the AIDS epidemic continues to impact communities across the country, The Wall Las Memorias’ AIDS Monument is an anchor for the work of the organization by addressing stigma, shame and health prevention to under-served communities. [Read More...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KABC) -- October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and we are shining a spotlight on "The Wall Las Memorias Project."

The Lincoln Park memorial in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles was the first publicly funded AIDS monument in the nation. [Read More...]

 

The Wall Las Memorias (TWLM), which provides health and wellness services to Latino, LGBTQ and other underserved populations, hosted a grand opening for its new Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) Hub with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. The new office is the group’s third and its second in downtown Los Angeles. The nonprofit marks 30 years of service this year. [Read more]

June is Pride Month! Pride month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, honor its history, and continue advocating for equality and acceptance. I was pleased to spotlight a dear friend, Richard Zaldivar, Founder and Executive Director of The Wall Las Memorias. During a recent council session, Richard was recognized as the City’s #CD14 Pride Month Honoree for his tremendous contributions and leadership in the LGBTQIA+ community in CD14 and beyond. Let’s continue celebrating Pride Month and incredible leaders like Richard who continue to change the world every day!

¡Junio es el MES DEL ORGULLO! Este mes es un momento para celebrar a la comunidad LGBTQIA+, honrar su historia y seguir abogando por la igualdad y la aceptación. Me complace destacar a un querido amigo, Richard Zaldivar, Fundador y Director Ejecutivo de The Wall Las Memorias. Durante una reciente sesión del consejo, Richard fue reconocido como el Homenajeado del Mes del Orgullo de la Ciudad de parte del Distrito 14 por sus enormes contribuciones y liderazgo en la comunidad LGBTQIA+ en CD14 y más allá. ¡Sigamos celebrando el Mes del Orgullo y a líderes increíbles como Richard que continúan cambiando el mundo todos los días!

The LAPD Celebrates Pride Month - Richard Zaldivar was selected as one of the influential members of the community. [Watch More]

Less than four years after it was created in the wake of social justice protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd, the city of San Gabriel will consider disbanding its Human Equity, Access and Relations Commission at their Tuesday, April 16 meeting, despite outcry from residents and activist organizations. [Read More]