NCNW San Diego Highlights Women’s Leadership and Civic Engagement

March 25, 2026

The National Council of Negro Women's San Diego Chapter held a general board meeting at Malcolm X Library on March 21, 2026, during Women's History Month to discuss community programming and systemic influence. Chida Warren, who directs the Office of Boards and Commissions for Mayor Todd Gloria, served as guest speaker and explained how community organizations can connect their work to city policymaking. Warren provided guidance on engaging with municipal boards and commissions as a way to amplify community voices in government decision-making.

Who is affected

National Council of Negro Women's San Diego Chapter members
Community leaders and advocates who attended the meeting
Black women in the San Diego community
Residents of Southeast San Diego
Community members served by NCNW programs

What action is being taken

No explicit next steps stated in the article
(Note: The meeting has already occurred on March 21, 2026, and the article describes past events rather than ongoing actions.)

Why it matters

This gathering matters because it creates pathways for Black women's grassroots organizations to influence city policy and decision-making rather than limiting their impact to direct service work. By connecting NCNW programming to City Hall policymaking and providing knowledge about boards and commissions, the meeting empowers community advocates to have their voices heard in formal governmental structures that shape systems affecting their communities.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint