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  • Against the backdrop of a world on the brink, the Montford Point Marines transcended enemy lines and formidable barriers of racial segregation. Beginning in rural Virginia, their journey to the front lines of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War is more than a testament to their bravery – it’s a reflection of their indomitable spirit and unyielding resolve. Confronting racial prejudices, the heartbreaks of war and the turbulent transition to civilian life, these men never wavered in their commitment. "Triumph Over Prejudice" dives deep into the uncharted terrains of the Black experience in the early 20th century Marine Corps, illuminating stories often shadowed in history’s corners. The film weaves personal narratives into a rich tapestry, culminating in an epic saga of heroism, perseverance and the enduring legacy of the American veteran. 2023. 53 mins. U.S. premiere. RED CARPET ALERT: Filmmaker Daniel Bernardi is expected to attend. Exclusively featuring films for, by and about service members and veterans, the festival runs May 7-9, 2025 featuring 16 Films | 5 Showtimes | 3 days! View the full schedule of films About GI Film Festival San Diego: The 2025 event takes place May 7-9, 2025 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community. The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. The GI Film Festival San Diego is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative. GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / KPBS on Instagram
  • Germany's domestic intelligence agency has formally designated the Alternative for Germany party as extremist, a move likely to further isolate the country's largest opposition party.
  • Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.
  • The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.
  • The decades-long binational sewage crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border continues to threaten the health of millions of people.
  • In Season 8, two of the women who dumped their respective fiancés at the altar cited the men's inability to engage meaningfully with political issues that were important to their partners.
  • U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April — a modest slowdown from the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.
  • The controversial footnote allowed developers to build four times more densely on certain lots, only in the Encanto planning area — which includes neighborhoods with the most Black residents in the city.
  • Proposals to bar members of Congress from trading stocks have stalled for years. But President Trump's public support of the idea, along with the endorsement of a top Democrat, could change the dynamic.
  • In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".
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