Making Black History with Mayor Racquel, Hanan, and Amanda

This Black History Month we are highlighting the individuals making a difference in affordable housing today. These trailblazers are doing work across San Diego to build and preserve affordable housing, to provide services to residents, to finance, to address policy change and everything in between.

We asked: what legacy do you want to leave behind?

These are their stories…..

A place where our community embraces diversity as a strength. A place where today’s youth can thrive as tomorrow’s leaders. A home for all bursting with love.
— Mayor Racquel Vasquez, City of Lemon Grove
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I want to leave a legacy behind where I was part of creating a homelessness response system that’s designed to meet the needs of the most marginalized, underserved, and vulnerable in our community which would then allow us to create a system that’s equitable for all.
— Hanan Scraper, PATH San Diego
A legacy of ripples. To inspire others, to create lasting change, and to open doors for others.
— Amanda Nelson, San Diego Housing Federation
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