Assemblymember Chris Ward

an educational program for middle school students, to mentoring Gregory Porter at SDSU and later serving as associate producer and arranger on Porter’s Grammy Award-winning album, Kamau’s deep knowledge of music history and enduring love for the arts are evident in everything he does.

After transitioning from touring to academia, he joined the University of California San Diego’s Music Department as a teaching professor, where he has helped countless students refine their craft. From serving as musical director for Blues Schoolhouse —

YouTube video by Assemblymember Chris Ward Black History Month Honoree 2026 - Kamau Kenyatta

To celebrate Black History Month, I’m proud to uplift a community member in the 78th Assembly District who continues to shape and educate others through arts and culture. Kamau Kenyatta is an educator, producer, and musician with a lifelong career in the music industry.

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The San Diego LGBT Center to connect with residents and share information about our upcoming Senior Resources & Scam Stoppers Webinar on February 17.

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Love spreading joy and cheer to our senior community. I a topped by St. Paul’s Manor to drop off roses for their Annual Valentine’s Day Celebration. Afterward, I visited the North Park Senior Apartments, where I partnered with —

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Senior Resources & Scam Stoppers Webinar 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Senior Resources & Scam Stoppers Webinar 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

and Department of Insurance about issues directly affecting our constituency.

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My office is hosting a virtual Senior Resources & Scam Stoppers webinar, Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30 pm. The webinar will feature presentations from the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, Contractor’s State License Board —

important conversations for me to take back up to Sacramento!

Happy to be back down in the District to host my Annual Jewish Roundtable. It was a lovely day in Del Cerro at Temple Emanu-El to discuss and hear about the San Diego Jewish community’s key priorities. It was great getting to see so many familiar faces come together and have these —

Sip and Savor local flavors ☕️ and music up in Miramar at Alesmith Brewing, or ring in 100 years at the San Diego Museum of Art's Centennial Celebration 🎉

Happy February #AD78! Only two months into the year, and there is so much to celebrate. Get out to the Worldbeat Center to enjoy comics, art, and animation from creators of African Descent 🎨 Join in the Chinese New Year festivities at the House of China🧧

Her passion for public service and caring for the community is clear in all of her work. And I cannot wait to see where her dreams take her. Congratulations, EJ! 🎉 👏

Last week, EJ Jappi concluded her time as an intern in my office. She has been a fierce advocate for renters and housing affordability while her background as an organizer has been extremely valuable for my office.

so that I can support workforce and make early education accessible to everyone.

Last week, I joined the Children First Collective and local community organizations at SAY San Diego for a roundtable on the future of childcare. Input from our childcare advocates is vital to informing my work in Sacramento —

I was honored to kick-off the day by highlighting how valuable San Diego voices are in this process considering the arts as a cornerstone of our local economy.

The California Arts Council is conducting a statewide tour for their creative economy workgroup to engage with local artists and creatives across California to hear their stories. All of this is in preparation for their strategic plan draft —

and the many bills we successfully passed this past year.

Kicked off my time back at home this weekend at Circulate San Diego’s Winter Membership Mixer. It was great to reconnect as we head into a new year. I’m grateful for the chance to share some of my policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session and to thank everyone for —

The All People’s Celebration, hosted by Alliance San Diego is one of the first events of the year that brings community together. This breakfast honors the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognizes those in our community who work everyday to build a better future.

Especially meaningful to do this alongside my son, passing on the importance of caring for our environment and leaving it better than we found it. 🌊💚

Up bright and early to join San Diego River Park Foundation’s annual kayak clean-up in the estuary east of Ocean Beach, following recent rains that pushed trash into the river. Volunteers came together to protect this vital habitat and the wildlife that calls it home —

California is choosing investment, accountability, and opportunity over cruelty and chaos. Read my full statement below.

Happy New Year #AD78! Whether you’re looking forward to completing a new goal, forming a new habit, or seeking a fresh start, here’s to a year full of growth and endless possibilities.

Wishing you all a Happy Kwanza! Today is a day to celebrate culture, community, and shared values that bring us all together.

Merry Christmas #AD78! Wishing you and your families a happy holiday filled with joy, goodwill, family, and friends!

Happy last day of Hanukkah #AD78! Over the last eight nights, our Jewish communities celebrated faith, gratitude, and resilience, all key values to take into the new year!

Head to the link in my bio for more information and contest rules, and swipe ➡️ to see what prizes we have in store! 🐼⚾️ #AD78

Good news! The deadline to participate in my Third Annual Civics Contest has been extended! 📣 Fourth, eighth, and tenth grade students who live or work in Assembly District 78 now have until Wednesday, January 7 to submit a project for a chance to win some great prizes! 🎮🎟️ —

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who joined us today and those who serve our community year-round.