By TJ Dunnivant, Contributing Writer
Founder of San Diego Peace Coalition and San Diego Democratic Delegate, Mother Kathleen Harmon, celebrated her 91st solar return last Saturday, August 13, at Marie Whitman Park.
Black vendors and business owners had pop-up tents selling their goods and services, while Mother Harmon sat comfortably under a shaded area as people brought her gifts and well wishes for many more celebrations to come.
Mother Harmon was excited to share that the Police Chief and Fire Department came to honor her and she was delighted to see them participate in the Electric Slide. A representative from St. Stevens Cathedral Church presented Kathleen a copy of the Juneteenth play bill that featured Kathleen as a “Women who was a champion for change.” Details about Kathleen’s tremendous and rich history was bulleted within the bill and the representative read it word for word.
Dancers, musicians, and community members paid homage to Kathleen to celebrate her 91st year on this earth, and some of us sat in awe of the greatness we all came to know, love and respect. Mother Harmon fought and advocated for many years to see that the rights of her community were being respected and fought for in many different ways. Those that knew her best and wanted to show their appreciation for the work she put in were there to celebrate a milestone that few people get to reach.
There was a steady stream of community families and friends throughout the celebration that included a cake shared with all.
Happy Birthday, Queen Mother Harmon! May all your blessings continue to be laid in front of you and your work continue to leave a mark within the community you so richly love and a community that most certainly loves you back!
