Author Archives: FrancesYasmeen

Coping with injustice, state violence and generational trauma can be tough and it’s not talked about enough. We are changing that at ASD’s March CommUnity Summit: Surviving American Trauma with special guests Briana Leyva & Isabella Amansec from Breaking Down Barriers, a project of Jewish Family Services. Graphic Design by Erickson Multimedia (https://justinericksondesign.com) Register here.

All out for public power and an end to the SDGE monopoly! Bring all your friends and neighbors, tell everyone you know! Right now IS the time to mobilize – EVERYONE is pissed at the outrageous rates, price spikes and lack of accountability. Here’s the Facebook event to share! See you there on the NEWContinue reading “FIRE SDGE! Rally & Press Conference”

Why does San Diego pay the highest utility rates in the country? What’s with the rate spikes? Are we doing enough to address the climate crisis? This month, we do a deep dive with experts from Public Power SD and Protect Our Communities Foundation to answer your questions & discuss our energy future. Register hereContinue reading “February CommUnity Summit: People & Power.”

with the California Poor People’s Campaign Monday, January 16th 6pm – 8pm, virtual doors open at 5:45pm

Activist San Diego & KNSJ will host our Annual CommUnity Holiday Party on Monday, December 26, from 3pm to 9pm, outdoors at Mujeres Brewhouse in Barrio Logan! Mujeres Brewhouse, 1983 Julian Ave, SD, CA 92113 All ages. Free event, with free food and beer for sale at the bar. Handicap Accessible. Dog-friendly. This will beContinue reading “Mon, Dec 26 – You are invited to ASD’s Annual CommUnity Holiday Party!”

This month we welcome a very special presentation by Ami Admire, a Native youth advocate, who is Payomkawichum from the Rincon Indian Reservation in what is now known as Northern San Diego County. Her presentation is titled: Choo’onum Noneshkinum, All My Relations: An Introduction to San Diego County Tribes. Ami has been teaching language, culture,Continue reading “Nov 21 Monthly Community Summit”

What if prescriptions for racial healing and repair were preceded by deep analysis and acknowledgement of anti-Black violence and the truth of Black suffering? What if the City of San Diego’s cannabis social equity program was preceded by deep analysis and acknowledgement of what Black communities and individuals have endured as a result of theContinue reading “Oct 17 Summit: A Conversation on Reparations, Cannabis Social Equity & Justice with Rise Up SD”

Friends of the Malcolm X Library Annual Fundraiser – Saturday, September 17, 10 AM – 5 PM @ Chollas Lake Amphitheater Fun For the entire family! New and Used Book Sales, Raffles Activities for Children, Free children’s books, face painting, Spoken Word Contest All Proceeds go to the Malcolm X Library Confirmed speakers and performersContinue reading ““The Friends Show” at Chollas Lake Amphitheater”

You might be perplexed by the contradictions in our political and social discourse: Some see reproductive autonomy as an infringement on their freedom & forced births as a manifestation of small government and an embodiment of freedom. Some who fight for the “right to life” before birth, fight against the “right to a living” afterContinue reading “ASD’s August CommUnity Summit – Freedom: The Right to Life!”