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  Miesha Rice, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM

Signs 🪧, Chants 🗣️, Dinosaurs 🦖, oh my!

Hey Folks, Over the weekend, millions of people across the country marched in peaceful protest during the No Kings Day marches against the alarming rise of authoritarian rule. Alliance San Diego proudly joined the movement, welcoming staff, volunteers, board members, friends, and family to join us t…
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Dear Beloved Community, We’ve taken time to reflect on this past year: the challenges that tested us and the moments of triumph born from listening deeply to our community and taking bold, courageous action. Each low reminded us what we stand for; each high showed us what’s possible when we lead wit…
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Se repite en español. Hey John, We have exciting news to share with you: nearly 20,000 young Dreamers in San Diego County may soon have an opportunity to apply for temporary legal status and work permits through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. For years, this program has b…
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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Honor the Legacy. Live the Dream. Join Us.

🗓️ Save the date for the All Peoples Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026 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 C…
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Se repite en español. Hey John, I still remember the day, years ago, when I was racially profiled by Border Patrol agents while riding the train from San Diego to Los Angeles. It was early in the morning, and I was talking with my father over the phone in Spanish when agents boarded and heard me. Tw…
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  Miesha Rice, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM

“Dignity feels like a warm blanket amongst a crazy storm.”

Hey John, Summer may be quietly fading away, but the work of developing community leaders is constant and necessary. Throughout the summer, Alliance San Diego has been training lots of new leaders through our Start With Dignity workshops — a three part curriculum that trains community members to ele…
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Hey Fam, If you haven’t heard, there’s something about to happen: the electoral rulebook is being rewritten. In football terms, Texas political leaders are trying to blitz the next election to decide who the winners will be before the game even starts, and now California leaders are trying to do the…
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  Andrea Guerrero, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM

San Diego, Know Your Rights and Help Uplift and Protect Our Communities 🫂

Se repite en español. Dear John, We know that knowledge is a powerful tool and when more of us are informed, we are better equipped to stand together against the forces that come against us. That is why we are writing to share up-to-date Know Your Rights resources for those living in San Diego Count…
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  Andrea Guerrero, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM

ICE Arrests Are Rising—We Can’t Look Away...

Dear John, He was taken in a workplace raid and never made it home. Her mother was ripped from her arms outside of school by federal agents. They were grabbed off the street for bearing witness to the abduction of immigrants. Their lives will never be the same. Nor will ours. Every bone in my body s…
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  Andrea Guerrero, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM

History is a cycle of new dawns. Lets plan together...

Dear John, After returning from a much-needed sabbatical to care for myself and travel, I am reflecting on where we are as an organization in a rapidly changing landscape. I am moved by and proud of the dedication of the Alliance San Diego team to develop leaders, engage our community, advocate for …
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  Tara Kaveh, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM

A true democracy does not sever...it unites!

Dear John, I was in third grade when the U.S. went to war with Iraq. I’ll never forget the look in my classmate’s eyes when he pulled me aside and whispered that he was Iraqi and that his family was being bombed. His voice trembled. He was terrified. Last Friday, I woke up with that same fear; only …
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  Senior Directors · [email protected]
June 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Our communities CAN Fight back - Join on June 24

Stand up to the billionaires, bigots, and bullies! Dear John, Will you join me on Monday, June 24 at 6:30 PM for an important community teach-in on how we can take a stand for justice and dignity in California? As a partner and thought leader with We Are California, Alliance San Diego stands on the …
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  Miesha Rice, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
June 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM

We rise by lifting others...

Dear John, It has been 60 years since the U.S. President last deployed military forces without the request of a governor. That moment in history marked a turning point: a government responding to calls for justice with excessive force, rather than dignity and compassion, and yet somehow we are back …
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Billionaires are robbing us–help us stand up to the billionaires, bigots, and bullies! Dear John, We need your presence now more than ever to protect our community and the vital healthcare and food assistance programs that so many of us rely on. Political leaders in Congress are working hard to push…
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  Miesha Rice, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Elected Officials Stand In Solidarity 🙌🏾🫡👏🏾

Elected officials stand with you... Dear John, We are at a critical crossroads, and the stakes have never been higher. As we've shared with you, the current administration is attempting to cut funding to vital programs that improve the quality of life for our communities. We've been working tireless…
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  Miesha Rice, Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Thank you! Let's keep up the fight! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻

This loss hurt, but there is more work to be done! Dear John, We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support in spreading the message about Trump's harmful budget proposal. Unfortunately, on Tuesday the House voted 217 to 215 (a bare majority) to pass the resolution to proceed to a mo…
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Read updates on the harmful budget proposed by Trump Administration Dear John, The Trump administration is pushing a dangerous billionaire budget that cuts trillions of dollars from crucial public programs like Medicaid while giving the wealthy a massive tax break — and it’s moving quickly, under th…
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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]
February 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM

A Robbery is in Play - 🥷

Read about the dangers of Trump's Proposed Budget Dear John, As caring people in a democracy, the heart of our values is the belief that power belongs to the people, and our government should prioritize families and communities over the wealthy few. However, billionaires have taken control of our go…
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  Alliance San Diego & We Are California · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM

TONIGHT 6:30PM- Virtual teach-in on immigration, TOMMOROW 2PM- KYR lit drop

Join us tonight and tomorrow! Dear John, As we continue to stand in solidarity for justice, we want to extend a special invitation to join us for an important statewide virtual teach-in on immigration with Know Your Rights training TONIGHT. Alliance San Diego is co-hosting with our partners in We Ar…
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Dear John, As we continue to stand in solidarity for justice, we want to extend a special invitation to join us for an important statewide virtual teach-in on immigration with Know Your Rights training this coming Thursday that Alliance San Diego is co-hosting with our partners in We Are California.…
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On Monday, over 1000 community members from all over San Diego county joined together to honor the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at the 37th annual All Peoples Celebration in Balboa Park. Above: graphic recording of event program created by A Visual Approach. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! …
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37th ALL PEOPLES CELEBRATION Monday, January 20, 2025 Tickets and tables are selling fast! Have you purchased your ticket, John? We are under a week way from our annual event that honors the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We're thrilled to share the inspiring stage lineup below. This is…
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Purchase your tickets today! 🎟️ 37th ALL PEOPLES CELEBRATION Monday, January 20, 2025 We are just five weeks away from our annual event that honors the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We're thrilled to share the inspiring stage lineup below. Do you have your ticket already? If not, we in…
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  Mackenzie Martinez · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 8:12 PM

Repairing the world 🌏❤️‍🩹

Gratitude as a tool for repair... Dear John, Growing up, kindness, empathy, and giving back were ingrained into my family culture. Whether that was my mom translating for people she didn't know at the airport, my dad going to give blood every month, spending vacations volunteering instead of relaxin…
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  Andrea Guerrero · [email protected]
November 25, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Purchase your tickets today 🎟️✨

Dear John, In his last speech, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the “difficult days ahead,” a notion that resonates strongly today. He considered his role in the multigenerational fight for justice, for a promised land where everyone would be treated with dignity and respect. “I may not get ther…
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Come together with us this Saturday to be part of a movement for change. / Te invitamos a reunirte este sábado para ser parte de un movimiento por el cambio. Esta información se repite en español a continuación. YOU’RE INVITED! WE ARE CALIFORNIA Community Gathering this Saturday, 10 AM We invite you…
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  Itzel Maganda Chavez · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 6:53 PM

🗳️☀️ Know your voter rights🗳️☀️

Dear John, TODAY is the last day of the election, and it’s a beautiful day to vote! If you’ve already voted, thank you! Please remind everyone you know to do the same. Let’s break the turnout record in San Diego County! For Election Day voters, here’s what you need to know: DROP IT. If you have a ba…
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  Andrea, Erin, Miesha, Itzel, Michelle, and Mallory · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Three inflection points & one unwavering mission ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

Hello John! Today, we are two days from one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes. Though the electoral outcome is uncertain, the future is ours to write, and dignity is ours to claim. Claiming dignity is our call to action. It’s what motivated those who came before us — like Harriet,…
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This Saturday Nov 2, Come and Vote with US!! Hey John! Roll to the Polls, our community caravan to cast our votes for the upcoming election, is THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2! At 10:30am, we will gather at two different parks (Chicano Park and Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park). At 11am, we will roll …
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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 12:08 AM

🫖 Our Digni-TEA Event this SUNDAY! 🫖

Do you have your tea party dress ready? We do and we can't wait to see you! Dearest John! We are four days away from our first ever Digni-TEA event! We invite you to join us this Sunday, October 27 from 2-4pm for a fun (and FREE) afternoon of networking, live music, and of course, a unique blend of …
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  Andrea Tecpoyotl Tepale · [email protected]
October 7, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Brave decisions 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿, brighter futures💡

Hey John! My name is Andrea Tecpoyotl Tepale. At age five, my parents decided to embark on a journey to the United States from my birth home, Puebla, Mexico. This brave decision completely changed my life. Growing up, I did not understand the complexities of what it meant to be undocumented in this …
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  Django Guerrero Barnett · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Eating Up The Ballot 🥐 🥗🗳️ 🥞 🥓

Hey John! I’ve been volunteering for Alliance San Diego since its inception when I was around 3 years old. Maybe that was because it was founded by my mom Andrea Guerrero, but I like to believe it had more to do with an early onset passion for human rights. Since then, the playing field has changed …
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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 10:34 PM

🫖 Digni-TEA in 6weeks 🫖

Dearest John! The time has finally come for all supporters of our organization to gather and share tea. You are cordially invited to join us, and all of our friends, on the beautiful grounds of San Diego Made Factory, on October 27, 2024 in the heart of Barrio Logan. Come dressed for a Sunday aftern…
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  Nedy Velazquez · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Deciding my own future 🙂

Dear John! From an early age, my mom’s tenacity and grit as a domestic worker, an owner of a cleaning company, and advocate, inspired me. I witnessed my mom lead with then tens, and later hundreds of undocumented workers, predominantly women. They organized at all levels of government for better wor…
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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 11:24 PM

The magic of community 💙🪄

Dear John! San Diego has been home for 14 yrs and I still feel very connected to my southern, community roots. I grew up in Charlotte, NC, a then smallish metropolitan city where the tea is sweet, the accents are thick, and the tolerance for differences in culture, race, and religion is shamefully l…
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  Irving Hernandez · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM

⚖️🫂 I DREAM of a permanent solution 🫂⚖️

Dear John! DACA eased a lot of anxiety in my life. It has been the best political half-measure to happen, changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants across the country. DACA created a sense of protection so that I may live comfortably; without the constant fear of being d…
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  Erin Tsurumoto Grassi · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Dignity is the foundation of a multiracial democracy!

The internment of my family during World War II impacted my family, my community and my own life profoundly. Dear John! I am a fourth generation Japanese American, yonsei. The internment of my family during World War II impacted my family, my community and my own life profoundly. While my family did…
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John, are you ready? Hey John! Y’all this week has been WILD! Alliance San Diego is literally in the middle of rolling out our plan to reach out to communities about the election, and the landscape is shifting in real time. Like really shifting. But through it all, our goal remains the same — elevat…
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  Isidro & LaWana · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Choose DIGNITY 😌

Dear Friends, Family, and Colleagues, In the wake of bitter dialogue within and between communities in San Diego, we call on all of us to center human dignity not only in the content of what we speak, but how we speak it. We don’t have to agree with one another to recognize the humanity in each othe…
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Dear John, June 19, 1865, officially marks the ending of slavery in America. Black Americans commemorate this moment with cultural celebrations across the nation. We engage in intentional reflection as we continue the fight to end all versions of slavery. We celebrate Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, to …
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  Itzel Maganda-Chavez · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Relief for undocumented families like mine...

John, we are on the verge of changing many lives. Dear John, For the undocumented community, it’s an emotional day that carries big news and high hopes. Today, President Biden announced that the federal government would use its existing authority to grant ‘parole in place’ to undocumented spouses of…
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  Sam Tsoi · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Voting with Dignity 🗳️

Dear John, On Wednesday, a delegation of eight staff members from Alliance San Diego ventured up to Sacramento to stand in solidarity with other advocates from all over the state. Over 70 of us stood under a blazing sun to show just how much we care about voting power. With so many forces conspiring…
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