March for Education

On March 4th 2010, staff and members of SDAIYC participated in the March for Education from El Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park to the downtown Governor's Office.  Participation in the march had a two-fold meaning for our youth and staff: we exercised our bodies in the 2+ mile walk between the Center and the Governor's office, and exercised our support for education funding from elementary school through college.  Health Center Intern Erin Hayes stated that "As a college student, it was inspiring to see other college students fight for the same cause."  She held a sign along with Angel, stating "Education is everyone's right...I guess not mine."  Staff and members came up with their own slogans for signs, including Daniella,  who wore a clever and insightful sign along with fellow member Lissette saying "What?!...do you want me to be stoopid?"  Youth Counselor Kellen Hernandez came up with the poignant slogan "Less $, more problems: don't blame the economy."  We marched alongside students from various schools, including UCSD, SDSU, and City College.  The picture is courtesy of the Justice UCSD Flickr gallery of the March 4th events.