Jenna Ramiscal - Daylight San Diego

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Daylight Team

Meet Jenna Ramiscal, one of Daylight’s summer interns

Introduce yourself. Hi, I’m Jenna Ramiscal (she/her)! I’m a Filipino American journalist, born and raised in San Diego. I’m currently entering my senior year at San Diego State University where I’m double majoring in journalism and Asian American studies. Why did you become a journalist?

Weekend Energy

Sapphic social party, kids fishing derby and a community garden day: Things to do in San Diego June 25-July 1

This week, San Diegans can socialize at Pride and arts mixers, plant with community members and tune into wellness through festivals and community-led discussions. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but

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Music

For local house DJs, the genre is more than sound – it’s a culture rich with civil rights history

The Central Library screened “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” for the first time in San Diego as part of its “More Than Rhythm” series about Black music. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey A blend of kick drums and synthesizers filled the Central Library’s Neil

Beyond the Border

Beyond the Border: Protesters charged in Minnesota, over 500 detained babies and toddlers and a reprimand from a federal judge

Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on

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Arts & Culture

National City hosts first Philippine Independence Day celebration

Generations of Filipino Americans emphasized the importance of preserving traditions through arts, language and culture. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Miniature Philippine flags hung across the ceiling of South West Lodge in National City as a crowd of around 100 people wearing intricately embroidered traditional Filipino attire

Two people are sitting at a table speaking to each other while doing arts and crafts.

Activism

Oceanside community market unites businesses, performers and community members to support immigrant justice

The market donated a portion of its proceeds to Human Rights Council of Oceanside and Detention Resistance, two organizations that advocate for immigrant rights. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Jewellers, crafters, spiritualists, musicians and community members gathered together at a market alongside Oceanside’s busy South Coast

Weekend Energy

Queer wellness celebration, World Cup watch parties and community printmaking: Things to do in San Diego June 11 to 17

This week San Diegans can learn whacking, drumming and printmaking as well as support LGBTQ+ creators. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted and reviewed each entry. If

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Beyond the Border

Beyond the Border: Growing hunger strikes, detained pregnant minors and a 71-year-old great-grandmother released from custody

Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on