Alliance San Diego & We Are California · [email protected]

November 12, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Join us! Community Gathering this Saturday / Únete a nosotros! Reunión comunitaria este sábado 💙✊🏼✊🏽✊🏽✊🏿🧡

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 yo…

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  Andrea Guerrero · [email protected]

November 7, 2024 at 6:09 PM

We are California, and together we rise 🤲🏼 🤲🏽 🤲🏾 🤲🏿

Dear John,  Anxiety, determination, hope. Perhaps you are feeling some of that and more. These are the words that describe our feelings at Alliance San Diego in the aftermath of a national election that puts our fundamental freedoms at risk — our freedom of thought, freedom of movement, and freedom…

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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 …

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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 Harri…

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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 …

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  Andrea Guerrero · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM

What happens the day after … and how you can help 🧡📲🎨🗳💙

What happens the day after the election will depend on us — on what we do now to turn out and vote, and how we prepare to navigate an uncertain future. Dear John,   What happens the day after the election will depend on us — on what we do now to turn out and vote, and how we prepare to navigate an u…

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  Sho Kaneko · [email protected]

October 15, 2024 at 7:51 PM

The power of volunteering 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 The Impact of Community Service

Hey John!   “Sho, do you want some community service hours?” a close friend asked me during my sophomore year. The question that opened a door to connect with my African American heritage and immerse myself in meaningful community work. I volunteered for the All Peoples Celebration, an event hosted …

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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 afte…

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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 w…

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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 shameful…

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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…

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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 di…

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  Michelle Celleri · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Holding communities with care 🤲🏾🤲🏼🤲🏿🤲🏻🤲🏽

Dear John!   When I left my law firm to join Alliance San Diego, I couldn’t have imagined the amount of people I would encounter and the relationships I would build. More than anything, I have been humbled by the profound impact those we serve have had on me. As the legal rights director, I work wit…

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  Jaylynn Choi · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM

For young voters like me, this election is about dignity

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 — eleva…

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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 ot…

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  Christopher Kennison · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 7:12 PM

I celebrate Juneteenth ❤️ 🖤 💚 to honor my ancestors and my children

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, …

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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 …

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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 conspiri…

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  Vivienne Esrig · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 7:58 PM

If my family were seeking asylum today …

Dear John,   Today, June 6th marks 85 years from the day the United States denied entry to a ship carrying over 900 refugees, mostly Jewish, fleeing Nazi Germany. A quarter of them were subsequently killed when they were forced to return to Europe. In the shadow of that anniversary, President Biden …

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  Andrea Guerrero · [email protected]

May 29, 2024 at 1:05 AM

✊🏾 100 years of Fighting for our Dignity!

Today we remember the life of Anastasio Hernández Rojas as we continue to fight for human rights and dignity!Dear John,   Today, May 28th, is a day of infamy. It is the day that the U.S. Border Patrol began to operate 100 years ago, and it represents a century of border communities fighting for our …

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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Raising funds to help claim dignity

Alliance San Diego welcomes your contribution...  John,   I can’t believe that it is almost JUNE! We have been going full steam identifying human rights violations in San Diego and boldly confronting them with dignity. It has been a whirlwind; lots of lessons learned and lots of stories told. We a…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

May 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Celebrate the summer with us, poetry & ice cream Tuesday, May 21 at 6pm 🍦✊🏾

I scream, you scream, we all scream THANK YOU - join us Tuesday, May 21!Dear John,   Calling all ASD friends and family! Your contributions and time, big or small, have made a HUGE impact on our work and our communities. We are extremely grateful to have you on our team and advance our mission to bu…

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  Andrea Guerero · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM

ICYMI: The Floods Were a Planning Disaster, Not Just a Natural Disaster

As the flood waters recede, we see the inequities of public investment. Sign the petition calling on Mayor Gloria to take action! John,  If you’re living in San Diego after Monday’s rainstorm, you're probably full of questions, you're probably full of concern, and you might even be outraged. I know …

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  Andrea Guerero · [email protected]

January 27, 2024 at 1:56 AM

The Floods Were a Planning Disaster, Not Just a Natural Disaster

As the flood waters recede, we see the inequities of public investment. Sign the petition calling on Mayor Gloria to take action! John,  If you’re living in San Diego after Monday’s rainstorm, you're probably full of questions, you're probably full of concern, and you might even be outraged. I know …

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Purchase Your Tickets to the 36th annual All Peoples Celebration

In less than TWO weeks, Alliance San Diego will host the 36th annual All Peoples Celebration to honor the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 15.Hi John,   In less than TWO weeks, Alliance San Diego will host the 36th annual All Peoples Celebration to honor the living lega…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 6:48 PM

Performer ALERT for APC36! 🚨

Alliance San Diego invites you to join over 1200 community members to our annual 36th All Peoples Celebration celebrating the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Hi John,   The 36th annual All Peoples Celebration is well underway. We have an exciting program in store. The celebration will tak…

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  Andrea Guerrero · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 11:53 PM

Building an Inclusive Democracy with YOU!

It’s been quite a year, and we’re not done yet! Hello John,   It’s been quite a year, and we’re not done yet! With supporters like you, we are building collective power to create a more inclusive democracy. We’ve already made great strides in 2023.   We advocated for plans not bans to support unhous…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

December 10, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Supporter Appreciation Day Party! See you soon!

It's HUMAN RIGHTS DAY!Hey John,   Alliance San Diego extends a deep and heartfelt THANK YOU for your support in mobilizing for change this entire year. We could not have done it without your continuous support and the support of others like you. Our annual Supporter Appreciation Party will be held t…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Celebrate with Alliance San Diego 🎉

YOU are invited to our event this Sunday!  John,   Did you forget to register for Sunday’s event ? We are keeping a count of all the lovely faces that plan to attend our party on Sunday, December 10 from 1-4pm. It’s Human Rights Day and Alliance San Diego will welcome supporters, family, and friend…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Supporter Appreciation Day Party, Save the Date!

We would like to invite you to our annual Supporter Appreciation Party; an event to celebrate YOU! Hey John,   Alliance San Diego extends a deep and heartfelt THANK YOU for your support in mobilizing for change this entire year. We could not have done it without your continuous support and the suppo…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Our success starts with YOU!

I cannot believe we are in the middle of November. It has been a long and productive year; my gratitude is full. Hello John,   I cannot believe we are in the middle of November. It has been a long, productive year and my gratitude is full. The Alliance San Diego team has directed their focus into so…

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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 2:30 PM

🗳️ It’s Election Day! / ¡Hoy es día de la elección!

Drop off your ballot, mail it back or vote in person until 8pm / Entrega tu boleta, envíela por correo o vota en persona hasta las 8pm          Esta información se repite en español a continuación.November 7 is Election Day! Vote now in person or drop off your ballot by 8pmHi John,  District 4 voter…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 6:49 PM

[CORRECTED VIDEO] 36th annual All Peoples Celebration: Keynote Speaker ALERT

Alliance San Diego is gearing up to welcome you and over 1200 community members to our annual 36th All Peoples Celebration that celebrates the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hi John,   Alliance San Diego is gearing up to welcome you and over 1200 community members to our 36th annual All…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM

36th annual All Peoples Celebration: Keynote Speaker ALERT

Alliance San Diego is gearing up to welcome you and over 1200 community members to our annual 36th All Peoples Celebration that celebrates the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hi John,   Alliance San Diego is gearing up to welcome you and over 1200 community members to our 36th annual All…

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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM

NOW OPEN: Vote Centers open for in person voting / ABIERTO YA: Centros de votación abren para votar en persona

         Esta información se repite en español a continuación.Vote in person, by mail, or drop off your ballot on or before November 7thHi John,   Starting today, October 28th, District 4 voters can vote at any Vote Center in the district through Election Day on November 7th. You can also drop off …

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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 5:12 PM

📣It’s election time for San Diego District 4 voters / Empieza la temporada de elecciones para los votantes del Distrito 4 de San Diego

Vote early by mailing your ballot back / Vota temprano enviando tu boleta por correo          Esta información se repite en español a continuación.Do you live in San Diego County District 4?Vote in person, by mail, or drop off your ballot by November 7th Hi John,   Back in August, San Diego District…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Register TODAY! All Peoples Celebration 2024

Purchase your tickets for the 36th Annual All People's Celebration! Hi John,    It’s that time of year again…Alliance San Diego is excited to welcome you to our annual community event the 36th All Peoples Celebration that celebrates the living legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, Allianc…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Did you forget to register for the Define Our Dignity event!? There’s still time!

Next Wednesday evening, supporters, friends, and family will gather at our office in Barrio Logan for our fall fundraiser: Define Our Dignity. Alliance San Diego invites guests to creatively explore how to elevate, claim, and protect human dignity. Hi John,   Next Wednesday evening, supporters, frie…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 3:42 PM

An evening of food, fun, and dignity...

It's time to share space with Alliance San Diego again! Hi John,   It's time to share space with Alliance San Diego again! We invite you into our forever home for our fall fundraiser: Define Our Dignity. Alliance San Diego warmly welcomes all supporters, friends, and family (social media followers…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Why Start With Dignity? Because our lives depend on it.

¿Por qué Empieza Con Dignidad? Porque nuestras vidas dependen de ello. Hi John,   Our Start With Dignity campaign is active, and our hashtag is live. You may be quietly asking: why? Why now, why this campaign? I am here today to help unpack it all.  The Start With Dignity campaign is a call to acti…

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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

🗳️ Tomorrow is Election Day! / ¡Mañana es el día de la elección!

District 4 Voters, vote by Tuesday, August 15 at 8pm / Votantes del Distrito 4, voten hasta el martes 15 de agosto a las 8pm          Esta información se repite en español a continuación.Election Day is Tuesday, August 15! Vote now in person or drop off your ballot by Tuesday at 8pmDistrict 4 voters…

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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]

August 4, 2023 at 4:00 PM

📣Vote Centers open for in person voting / Centros de votación abren para votar en persona

         Esta información se repite en español a continuación.Vote in person, by mail, or drop off your ballot by August 15thHello John,  Our staff that lives in the Fourth Supervisorial District are casting their vote for their new county supervisor. If you're a voter in District 4, we encourage y…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Actions burn brighter than words. It's time to start with dignity. / Las acciones brillan más que las palabras. Es hora de empezar con dignidad.

Hi John,   Today, we are pleased to share with you the launch of Start with Dignity, a binational campaign to confront the onslaught of human rights violations in the United States. It answers the question of how we recognize each other’s human dignity in every conversation, every policy proposal, …

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM

🛼 You're invited to Skate Night with ASD

Your personal invite to Alliance San Diego’s first open skate in partnership with Derby United Hi John,  We're so excited for our first open skate in partnership with Derby United happening next week on Tuesday, July 25th from 6pm-9pm. I wanted to send a brief reminder that you can still register to…

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  Alliance San Diego · [email protected]

July 17, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Do you live in District 4? / ¿Vives en el Distrito 4?

Vote early for your District 4 Supervisor beginning July 17 / Vota temprano por tu Supervisor del Distrito 4 a partir del 17 de julio         Esta información se repite en español a continuación.Do you live in San Diego County District 4? Vote in person, by mail, or drop off your ballot by August 15…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Skate x Social Justice = FAMILY FUN!

Your personal invite to Alliance San Diego’s first open skate in partnership with Derby United. Hey John,   It’s summertime and we’re going outside. This is your personal invite to Alliance San Diego’s first open skate in partnership with Derby United. This beautiful, outdoor skate space is the perf…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Coretta Scott King believed in human dignity for all

John, Alliance San Diego is celebrating a living legacy! Happy Birthday, Coretta Scott King!!   Alliance San Diego honors Coretta Scott King, a human rights champion who extended the work of her late husband, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Their combined legacy continues to be felt throughout the c…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 12:24 AM

John, are the homeless not worthy of dignity?

Alliance San Diego believes they are, but members of the San Diego City Council do not.  The underlying sentiment of San Diego’s new encampment ban devalues unhoused citizens and it’s scheduled for a first vote today. In advance of the vote, we released a few maps that give a stark visual of the im…

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  Miesha Rice · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 10:46 PM

Alliance San Diego is fighting for the dignity we all deserve

Yesterday, we joined our partners at the Berkeley Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic, our co-counsel in the Anastasio case, in submitting closing arguments to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) in this historic case. This case is the first-ever hearing on excessive use…

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  Andrea Guerrero · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 2:18 AM

Alliance San Diego Urges Biden Administration to Change Use of Force Standards for U.S. Law Enforcement

Today, in advance of the State of the Union speech tomorrow, Alliance San Diego sent a letter to President Biden urging him to do more to protect our human rights so all of us can participate with dignity in an inclusive democracy. Alliance was compelled to write this letter because of tragic and on…

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