Community News
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VA mistakenly declared San Diego veteran dead, cut off disability payments
U.S. Navy veteran Sky Lowe fought for five months to prove he is alive. By Alexis Rivas, Mike Dorfman and Mark Sackett • Published March 24, 2025 • Updated on March 25, 2025 at 3:40 pm A San Diego Navy fought with the Department of Veterans Affairs for five months after he received a letter mistakenly declaring him deceased. NBC 7 investigative reporter Alexis Rivas…
As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low
by Wendy Fry January 20, 2025 In summary Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump issued a barrage of Inauguration Day executive orders designed to pull the military into border enforcement and punish states such as California for sanctuary policies.…
Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy
by Nigel Duara and Tomas Apodaca January 20, 2025 In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in conflict with the state’s sanctuary law. Lea esta historia en Español California sheriffs once again find themselves navigating a difficult political calculus on immigration as President Donald…
Study reveals gaps in reproductive health care at Las Colinas jail
By Heidi de Marco / Health Reporter Published January 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM PST Women are the fastest-growing segment of the incarcerated population, with more than 190,000 currently behind bars, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. A new study by the Urban Institute highlights the challenges women face in accessing reproductive health care at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces increase in paid family leave and disability benefits
By Dave Pehling Updated on: January 2, 2025 / 1:37 PM PST Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning announced an increase to paid family leave and disability benefits for California residents on claims filed in the new year. The benefit increase that goes into effect with the full implementation of the 2022 law SB 951 “will…
Federal health care dollars are helping to house homeless Californians. Trump could stop that
By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters Published Dec 15, 2024 5:00 AM Two years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration unveiled a new plan to help solve the homelessness crisis: It began using health care providers, funded through Medi-Cal, to help people get and stay housed. Now, with President-Elect Donald Trump about to take office, some health care organizations,…
Local Organizations
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The County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce
The County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce utilizes innovative programs, networking opportunities, and business partnerships to advance and strengthen Inclusive Economic Development throughout the City and County of San Diego.
Activist San Diego is an information, communications and mobilization organization networking for social justice. Through the Activist Center, the Internet, media and educational programs, ASD links volunteers with community organizations and facilitates the growth of grassroots efforts to grow a progressive movement for social change.
Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego
The Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego County provides a unified front for advocacy and action against all forms of discrimination and unequal treatment, particularly in our underrepresented and underserved communities.
Alliance San Diego is the community empowerment organization that builds coalitions to promote justice and social change.
San Diego Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride is a volunteer-supported human rights organization. To foster pride and respect for LGBT communities locally and globally.
San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium
San Diego County has always been a place of hope, opportunity, and encounter, and our legacy has always been one of welcoming those who come to our door, regardless of where they’ve come from. Our diverse, vibrant community has prided itself on treating people with dignity and respect, and has shared a deep and rich binational connection with its neighboring Mexican city, Tijuana.
Border Angels is a non-profit organization that advocates for human rights, humane immigration reform, and social justice with a special focus on issues related to the US-Mexico border. Border Angels engages in community education and awareness programs that include guided trips to the desert to place water along migrant crossing routes as well as to the border to learn about the history of US-Mexico border policy and experience the border firsthand.
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
Faith-based community service ministry of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego that advocates for a just society on behalf of the poor and promotes self-determination for all.
The Karen Organization of San Diego
The Karen Organization of San Diego is committed to educational and social enhancement of various ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in San Diego, California.
Through advocacy, San Diego Border Dreamers hopes to promote and advance the civil and human rights of ALL immigrants.
Upcoming Events
“Opal’s Walk for Freedom New York City”
Ms. Opal Lee will complete her annual 2.5-mile walk to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.
Opal’s Walk for Freedom – Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Opal Lee will complete her annual 2.5-mile walk to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.
“Opal’s Walk for Freedom Chicago, Illinois”
Ms. Opal Lee will complete her annual 2.5-mile walk @ the African American Museum of Dallas to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.
Opal’s Walk for Freedom – Dallas, TX
Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth, cordially invites you to commemorate this historic occasion. On Wednesday, June 19th, Opal’s Walk for Freedom begins at 9:00 am , symbolizing the two and a half years it took for the enslaved to learn of their freedom in 1865.
Juneteenth Free Admission Day at the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum
Join Dallas Doing Good on Wednesday, June 19, to enjoy free admission in honor of Juneteenth. Proclaimed a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed residents of the end of the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery. The Museum is also offering:…
Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
Monthly VA benefits clinic hosted in Austin, TX. Join the Central TX Veterans Health Care System at our Austin clinic as they host presentations on disability compensation, Veteran pension, Survivor benefits, burial benefits, state Veterans homes/cemeteries, land sales, VA home/land loans, and more. Other participating organizations include the VBA, Texas Veterans Commission, Veterans Land Board,…
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Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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