Hi John, 

My very first All Peoples Celebration was in 2011 at the Convention Center in downtown San Diego. I remember immediately feeling something rare, familiar, and warm, like being back home in the lush green of North Carolina in the spring at a family reunion, but with strangers. If inclusion had a voice, it would sound like a community singing in unison, a sound of unmatched beauty. A reverberation of joy and hope, reminding us that together we can rise above hate and despair. These reflections still ring true today.

Top left to right: my mother inviting guests to support, my kids, niece and nephew with 2020 community art, my daughter signing the guest board & then starring on a previous save the date.

This January will mark my 15th year attending All Peoples Celebration, and my 10th year helping to weave together this special community gathering. It is a tradition that my family looks forward to every January. We anticipate the good vibes and beautiful chaos: the elegant outfits, the art in Community Space, the laughter of children who are growing before our eyes, and the wide, unforgettable smiles I hold onto when the world feels heavy. I can always count on the performers and speakers on stage to energize us and honor the living legacy of Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community, one that leans on each other, celebrates diversity, and encourages everyone to protect the dignity of all people. Your chance to experience (or re-experience) this day with Alliance San Diego and the broader San Diego community is just around the corner. 

🤲🏾🤲🏻🤲🏿 38th Annual All Peoples Celebration 

🗓️ Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9am

📍Balboa Park Activity Center

Tickets go on sale in October, with early bird pricing and priority seating. Details about this year’s keynote speaker and theme will be shared soon. Until then, we invite your reflections, your questions, and your visions as we prepare to host another unforgettable gathering for our Beloved Community.

In solidarity,

Miesha Rice

Advancement Director, Alliance San Diego

Alliance San Diego
P.O. Box 12266
San Diego, CA 92112
United States 

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