Fearless in:
Hawaiian is wiwo’ole
Kumeyaay is yulj maw
Cherokee is niganayesgvna
Navajo is t’ááłá’íí’
Samoan is le fefe
Chamorro is taya’ mina’å’ñao
Inuktut is kappiasunngilluni
Marshallese is ejelok mijak
NO matter how you slice it the survival instinct is one thing that we share as mammals roaming the earth.
The will to survive is the tool motivating action when life is threatened. In old Southeast SD the survival instincts have taken on a cultural art form. As the undefined world of tomorrow encroaches on the established order, a collective consciousness is awakening folks in the community. The never-ending, ongoing battle of modern day colonialism is at a fever pitch as homeowners are seduced and fall prey to coercive pressures of a duplicitous judicial system and bankers that serve only the rich.
Taisha Johnson, a homegrown community member has increased the volume on her ongoing bureaucratic struggle to preserve the legacy of her family and her father Jimmy Johnson, a long time soldier in the citizen army. Up until now the Johnson's have been fighting a silent war against illegal foreclosure much like is happening in City Halls throughout America. While the attention of many has been diverted by to the psycho-drama currently playing on the world stage, Taisha has been diligent and steadfast in her commitment to neutralize and tame the cabal who work with the City Attorney's office in a blatant land grab. With a Harriett Tubman and Ida B. Wells spirit, Taisha Johnson has alerted the cabal that they have struck a rock. Her bravery and Indigenous Intelligence are an inspiration.
The Great Kumeyaay Nation created an inviting and hospitable opening to the State of the County meeting at the San Diego History Museum in Balboa Park on the evening of April 16, 2025. Opening remarks by Jon (Eagle Spirit) Elliot highlighted the deep spirit held by the tribe. He pointed out the human connection and togetherness and encouraged working together in unity. Congressman Juan Vargas and Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer laid out an optimistic game plan for collective action to resist increasing authoritarianism coming from the Federal government.
As we continue the story to the next chapter, the Ancestors are shining light on a democracy-preserving solution: Stay focused on Freedom of Speech - Academic Freedom - Independent Freedom for Civil Society - Respect for Due Process.
Southeast San Diego is Kumeyaay Land. These blended cultural influences forge a strong cocktail and good medicine for an ailing constituency. The community continues to awaken and many are taking on leadership roles. Taisha Johnson is one of these brave, fearless Spiritual Warriors.
In an alphabet soup of four letter political acronyms – Love is one four letter word that flies high over SESD (SouthEast San Diego). Grandfather, the Holy Spirit and Indigenous Intelligence are alive in the land of the Great Kumeyaay Nation.
