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“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin. Founder, Lead With Love (@WeLeadWithLove).

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As many know, we lost of our beloved son Michael Latt to an act of violence several weeks ago. We have set up the Michael Latt Legacy Fund.

“The moment I realized that I could use my skill set for social good, I decided to dedicate the rest of my career to helping others, empowering storytellers of color, and fighting injustice wherever it stands.” - Michael Latt

Although Michael is no longer with us on Earth, his work continues.

The Mission of the Michael Latt Legacy Fund is to use art to foster love, hope and healing. The Fund will support artists from underrepresented communities, leverage storytelling for enduring impact, bring diverse communities together and build opportunities that focus on equity and positive change.

The Michael Latt Legacy Fund will provide grants to non-profit organizations and artists whose goals and work align with its mission. To learn more and to contribute, please visit https://giving.caa.com/MichaelLatt https://deadline.com/2023/12/the-caa-foundation-family-michael-latt-legacy-fund-1235680277/ taken in Pacific Palisades by @michaellatt

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We wanted to share Malia Mendez’s article in the LA Times about our son, Michael Latt. She beautifully captured the intention of his life and work and we’ll be setting up a foundation to continue the work which grew out of beautiful partnerships with many of you. When we have details, we will post them here. Thanks to everyone for your love and support during this heartbreaking time. We are deeply grateful to all of you. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-12-02/michael-latt-killed-legacy-social-justice @michaellatt by @michaellatt

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Our beloved son, brother, grandson, fiancé Michael Latt, fell victim to a tragic act of violence Monday night. Our family, Michael’s extraordinary friends and colleagues are shattered by the profound grief of losing our Michael. He devoted his career to supporting others, championing organizations that raised up women and artists of color, along with leveraging storytelling, art and various mediums to create enduring change and instill communities with hope, love and inspiration. Michael will never be forgotten and we can all carry on his legacy of love, compassion and fierce dedication to positive and lasting change. by @michaellatt

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Such a great couple of days since flying back from Japan. Surrounded by family and friends over this long holiday weekend, it’s been nothing but relaxing, joyful and restful times ahead of a long weeeeek. taken in Los Angeles, California by @michaellatt

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All smiles on these last few days in Japan before I head back to LA just in time for Thanksgiving. #😁 #🦌 #🍁 taken in Osaka, Japan 大阪 by @michaellatt

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Back. Outside. There’s nothing much better in life than traveling around the world and I’m grateful for the ability and opportunities to visit countries like Japan. I’m loving the food, landscape, people and culture in Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto so far. #☺️ taken in 京都 Kyoto, Japan by @michaellatt

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My first time ever visiting Japan and it’s been amazing so far with our trip starting off in Tokyo. It’s one of those places that I’ve wanted to travel to since I was a kid. Next stop is Hakone then Kyoto and Osaka. taken in Tokyo, Japan by @michaellatt

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One. Day. At. A. Time. I’m grateful for every moment of peace and joy that I experience throughout the week no matter how big or small. A #PhotoDump of some recent good times with great people. taken in Los Angeles, California by @michaellatt

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The past month has flown by just like the rest of the year and these past 30 days have been pretty challenging and nonstop. The persistent doubt, depression and shame has made work and each day a struggle and I’m really feeling the weight of everything going on. But recent moments of joy, gratitude and connection help remind me of all the love in my life and give me hope. A photo dump of some of those moments from the last month.

"I know the world is bleeding, and though it is important not to ignore its pain, it is also critical to refuse to succumb to its malevolence. Like failure, chaos contains information that can lead to knowledge—even wisdom. Like art." Toni Morrison.

“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” Kahlil Gibran.

“Our greatest obstacles are also our greatest wisdom. In all the unwanted stuff there is something sharp and penetrating that cuts through all of the confusion and delusion; there’s great wisdom there." Pema Chödrön.

“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows. Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brené Brown. taken in Los Angeles, California by @michaellatt

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It was an amazing night at the major premiere of #MartinScorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon in #Hollywood yesterday surrounded by some of my favorite people. I was so happy to watch inspiring artists and leaders who we nominated to walk the red carpet looking their best on the press line. Thanks to everyone who came out for all the festivities. Congrats to my colleagues at Apple, the team behind the making of this film and everyone helping get it out into the world.

#KillersOfTheFlowerMoon opens in theaters around the world this Friday. Make sure to check it out this weekend and sneak snacks in your bag when you do with this 3+ hour runtime. taken in Dolby Theatre, Hollywood by @michaellatt

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“Without community, there is no liberation. But community must not mean a shedding of our differences because it is not our differences that divide us, it is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” Audre Lorde. Practicing, embodying and cultivating community has been central to my work and life for quite some time. Community, abundance and interdependence are values that are on my mind all the time as of late. So here’s a photo dump of recent moments of me in community with great folks along with some other Audre Lorde quotes I keep coming back to on these topic.

“Interdependency is the way to a freedom which allows the I to be, not in order to be used, but in order to be creative. Within the interdependence of mutual differences lies that security which enables us to descend into the chaos of knowledge and return with true visions of our future, along with the concomitant power to effect those changes which can bring that future into being. Difference is that raw and powerful connection from which our personal power is forged.” #AudreLorde.

“Tomorrow belongs to those of us who conceive of it as belonging to everyone; who lends the best of ourselves to it, and with joy.” Audre Lorde.

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence. And there are so many silences to be broken." Audre Lorde. taken in New York, New York by @michaellatt

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Celebrating the #NYFF Premiere of Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project and world-renowned poet and leading voice of the Black Arts Movement #NikkiGiovanni. Congrats to Michele, Joe, Samora, Tommy, Chris and the whole team behind this beautiful documentary about an incredible woman. #🚀 taken in New York Film Festival by @michaellatt

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