Community Unites for Civic Education and Empowerment

October 10, 2025

The San Diego Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted a well-attended Proposition 50 Informational Forum on October 4 at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, featuring Senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson who explained how redistricting affects representation. The event included a voter-registration drive coordinated by Jack and Jill of America San Diego Chapter Teens, who helped first-time voters register and others update information for the upcoming November election. Social Action Chair Leslie Lake organized the event alongside numerous community partners, emphasizing Delta Sigma Theta's founding principles of social action and public service.

Who is affected

San Diego community members
First-time voters
Voters needing to update their registration information
Communities concerned about their representation through redistricting

What action is being taken

Hosting informational forums about Proposition 50
Conducting voter-registration drives
Educating community members about redistricting impacts
Coordinating between multiple community organizations for civic engagement
Creating opportunities for informed dialogue and voter education

Why it matters

Redistricting affects how communities are represented politically
Informed voting ensures community voices are heard
Civic engagement strengthens democracy
The collaborative effort demonstrates community organizations working together for civic education
Youth involvement through Jack and Jill Teens promotes civic responsibility among younger generations

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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