Press Releases & Statements
March 18, 2026
Prioritizing Safety and Solidarity: César Chávez Day of Service Canceled
In alignment with our values and commitment to the wellbeing of our community, MANA de San Diego has made the decision to cancel this year’s César Chávez Day of Service. Our priority is ensuring that when we gather, it is in a way that fully honors the legacy of the farmworker movement while centering the voices, safety, and leadership of Latinas.
May 4, 2024
MANA de San Diego Disappointed by Language Used by Brigette Browning, Local Union Leader
Statement from MANA de San Diego in response to language used by Brigette Browning, Local Union Leader.
April 18, 2024
Legislation to Empower First Generation College Students Advances in the Assembly
“Assembly Bill 2953, authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) has been passed by the California Assembly Committee on Higher Education. This legislation seeks to alleviate hurdles to higher education access for first generation students in California.”
Assembly Bill 2953 is supported by MANA de San Diego (Sponsor).
April 8, 2024
ACR 147 (Alvarez) – California’s First-Generation College Celebration Day
MANA de San Diego supports David Alvarez’s bill to recognize November 8th, 2024 as “California’s First-Generation College Celebration Day” in order to recognize the importance of first-generation college students.
October 5, 2023
October 5 is Latina Equal Pay Day. We bring awareness to this utmost important issue that is prevalent to Latinas and our community. Hear from our Executive Director and community leaders.
September, 2023
LETTER TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM: SUPPORT SB702 (Limón)
MANA de San Diego supports bill SB702 (Limón), a bill that requires the office of the Governor to maintain a list of every state board and commission that includes, for each state board or commission, the membership list, stated purpose, duties, meeting frequency, internet website, and vacancies in the membership. Along with the requirement of creating and publishing on its Internet website a report containing voluntary demographic information. MANA de San Diego stands with 32 other local San Diego organizations in support of the bill.
December 8, 2022
LATINA EQUAL PAY DAY, LATINA PAY GAP WIDENS
Latina Equal Pay Day is the day we recognize the wage gap that Latina women face. More than 50 years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, full time, year-round Latina workers earn only 57 cents for every dollar earned by white non-Hispanic men.
November 8, 2022
YES ON CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 1, RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AMENDMENT 2022.
MANA de San Diego urges its members and allies to vote yes on California Proposition 1, Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment which will add language to the state constitution to guarantee access to reproductive health care.
August 18, 2022
SAN DIEGO LATINAS MOBILIZE TO FIGHT FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
MANA de San Diego opposes the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization which resulted in the overturn of Roe v. Wade. This ruling dramatically limits the ability of women and individuals who can conceive, to access abortion care and will disproportionately impact black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), transgender, nonbinary and other historically marginalized groups.
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