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Join us for a special screening of the documentary "The Dancing Man - Peg Leg Bates" in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival. About the film: At 12 years old his leg was amputated on his mother’s kitchen table. At 40 he was a world renowned tap dancer and a regular on the Ed Sullivan show. He is “The Dancing Man” - Peg Leg Bates. As a disabled African American, Clayton Bates fought discrimination on two fronts, eventually rising to become jazz dance royalty. Stunning archival film clips and commentary by tap greats such as Honi Coles and Gregory Hines demonstrate that Peg Leg Bates was far more than a novelty act. Determined to be financially independent, Bates saved his money and opened a Catskill resort that welcomed African Americans. R & B legend Ruth Brown sums up his influence on African American culture in his time: “In those days, there were two great things for Black people. One was that Peg Leg Bates was going to be on TV, and the other was that Joe Louis was going to fight.” Date | Friday, March 25 at 4 p.m. Location | Coronado Public Library This is a free event open to the public. For more information, please visit coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/dancing-man-peg-leg-bates-screening or call (619) 522-7390.

U.S. plants are making more baby formula than ever. But uneven distribution and overbuying means parents can run into empty store shelves.

San Diego County is seeing a big jump in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and some hospitals are already canceling elective surgeries as staff call in sick. Meanwhile, hearings are underway regarding one of the deadliest Marine training accidents in decades - the July 2020 sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle. Plus, a story about how Tijuana’s maquiladora industry has flourished during the pandemic.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. A musical celebration of this much-anticipated and highly celebrated fiesta by people of Mexican heritage everywhere. Special guests include Latino rock greats, Los Lobos, the salsa-rap-reggae-funk of Ozomatli, and the all-female mariachi band Flor de Toloache from New York City.

Concerning My Daughter, Hugs and Cuddles and Freeway: La Movie do not pretend to be easy reads, yet they are all completely consuming.

A new report from doctors and other health experts says the world's fossil fuel addiction is making the world sicker and is killing people.

Take a High-Speed Bay Tour Aboard a Legendary Swift Boat PCF-816 (Patrol Craft Fast) Only $15.00 per person with general admission ticket purchase. Be a part of history, ride the only active passenger carrying Swift Boat in the country. Feel the power of the twin 12 cylinder 2-stroke Detroit Diesels as you take a behind the scenes 75-minute narrated tour of San Diego’s military history. Dates | March 14, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 (Saturdays & Sundays) Location | Maritime Museum of San Diego Purchase tickets here! $15-$35 Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the Swift Boat. This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816’s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay. A unique one of a kind adventure. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://sdmaritime.org/visit/on-the-water-adventures/pcf-816-swift-boat-tour/ Bay Tour is an additional $15.00 with purchase of general admission to the Maritime Museum. Guests may visit all Museum ships and exhibits before or after their 75-minute narrated bay tour. Museum open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The decision follows a nearly decade-long relationship between the German sneaker giant and the rap superstar, also known as Kanye West.

California ha sido una incubadora de las artes de fama mundial. Pero la educación artística está rezagada en las escuelas públicas.

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