SAN DIEGO, CA — On Saturday, hundreds of registered participants will convene at Waterfront Park for the People’s March in San Diego, a demonstration focused on unity and “standing with every marginalized and oppressed individual,” as stated by the organizers.
The event is slated to kick off at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, featuring a performance by the local protest band, The Resizters, with attendees expected to gather from noon to 4 p.m. at 1600 Pacific Highway.
“This bold demonstration embodies resistance and solidarity. The march unites individuals from diverse backgrounds, all committed to justice, democracy, and a brighter future for everyone,” said the march organizers in a statement.
The scheduled speakers include:
— Genevieve Jones-Wright, executive director, Community Advocates for Moral and Just Governance;
— Nicanora Montenegro, regional president of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations;
— Dr. Cherry Robinson, Climate Reality Project;
— Christina Griffin-Jones, community organizer & human rights activist;
— Genoveva Aguilar, labor leader;
— Tazheen Nizam, Council on American-Islamic Relations;
— Daniel Hernandez, San Diego 350 Youth;
— Xochitl Ozomatli Vazquez, AYI A Yollotl Initiative;
— Janice Rothstein, Communist Party USA, SD Chapter;
— Amber St. James, activist & drag queen;
— Cheryl Canson, Treat M.I. Don’t Mistreat M.I.;
— Gina Burns, Moms Against Torture;
— Essie Baradar, The Raging Grannies;
— Laila Aziz, Pillars of the Community;
— Claire Groebner, CCF – Community Centric Fundraising;
— Asma Whitekiller, Steps Across Borders; and
— Performances by local wordsmiths.
“This roster of diverse voices, deeply rooted in the community, illustrates the organizers’ dedication to supporting every marginalized and oppressed individual,” the organizers emphasized.
After the rally, attendees will march south down Harbor Drive and north along Pacific Highway, eventually returning to Waterfront Park for organized discussions, networking opportunities, performances, and more speakers.
Organizers conveyed that the event’s goal is to remind policymakers that real power resides with the people and to foster ongoing collaboration among a broad spectrum of aligned organizations. With anticipated attendance reaching the thousands, this is a crucial moment to demonstrate that injustice and harmful policies will not be accepted.
