Holds 2023 Inaugural Summit

By Staff Writer

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SOURCE: County of San Diego Communications Office

On January 28th, 2023, The San Diego Chapter of the Black American Political Association of California held its Inaugural Summit at the Education Cultural Complex, with the theme “We Are the Margin of Victory.” In attendance at this year’s summit included former assembly member Lorena Gonzalez, National City Councilmember Marcus Bush and other elected officials, among many others.

The summit began with a memorial ceremony, honoring the life of the late Dr. Willie P. Blair, President of BAPAC SD, and had a centered focus on his life and contributions. Workshops were held throughout the summit, which included pre - sentations on collaboration and partnership, the importance of data and research, and voter outreach.

There was also an extensive discussion on developing a strategy to strengthen Black and Latino communities in 2023 and in years to come.

The summit closed with BAPAC San Diego Chair, Ellen Nash, announcing the launch of the BAPAC San Diego Virtual Quality of Life Resource Center.