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The Coronado Historical Association is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit, "An Island Looks Back: Shedding Light on Coronado's Hidden African American History," on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Join us for the opening of this extraordinary exhibit on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 which uncovers and celebrates the hidden African American history of Coronado. 9 a.m. - *Member-only* exhibit opening morning with Q&A with curatorial staff. 10 a.m. - Community ribbon cutting opening. Light refreshments will be served. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/community-ribbon-cutting-for-an-island-looks-back-shedding-light-on-coronados-hidden-african-american-history/ About the Exhibit: Coronado, once a barren peninsula in 1886, witnessed the birth of a town that would become a thriving community. Little known to most, African Americans played a significant role among the early pioneers who shaped Coronado's foundation. Despite the challenges of the land bust of 1888, a resilient group of African Americans laid down roots, establishing successful businesses, owning property, and becoming civic leaders at the state level. Their children attended integrated schools, participated in local clubs, excelled in sports, and went on to achieve success in higher education. Many of these pioneers were also patriotic military veterans, serving in the segregated American military. The ranks included Civil War veterans, Buffalo Soldiers, and those who fought in both World Wars. However, by the late 1920s, racial restrictions emerged, implemented through restrictive property deeds common throughout the United States, leading to a decline in Coronado's African American population by the early 1940s. A transformative moment occurred in 1944 with the construction of the Federal Housing Project, bringing nearly 3,000 residents to Coronado, including over 400 African American individuals and families. Despite ongoing challenges, this housing development remained until 1969, fostering a surprising diversity in Coronado compared to other cities in San Diego County. The era concluded with the demolition of the Housing Project coinciding with the opening of the Coronado Bridge. Since 1969, Coronado's African American population has been primarily connected to Navy families, retired military and non-military, and families who chose to make Coronado their home. The "An Island Looks Back" exhibit explores these remarkable yet often overlooked stories—both tragic and triumphant. It serves as a powerful reminder that African American history is an integral part of American history and Coronado history. CHA extends our deepest gratitude to the donors and advisory members whose support made this exhibit possible, including Kevin Ashley, May Brouhard, Bobby Brown, David Grant-Williams, Palma Lawrence Reed, James Love, Claudia Ludlow, Susan Marrinan, Fern Nelson, Yvette Porter Moore, Asante Sefa-Boakye, Jason Sevier, and Brad Willis. Their commitment to preserving and sharing these stories ensures that Coronado's rich history is accessible to all. This exhibit is made possible in part by the City of Coronado Community Grant. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook / Instagram For media inquiries, please contact Vickie Stone, vstone@coronadohistory.org, 619-435-7242.

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Researchers following a group of American children for decades found that even short periods of housing instability increased the chances of poor mental and physical health years later.

Note: The event will be held at Second Chance, as Marie Widman Memorial Park is damaged due to recent flooding. Encanto, San Diego's vibrant Black Arts & Culture District, is set to come alive on Saturday, February 18 from Noon to 4:45 p.m. with the inaugural Daygo Eatz event. Organized by The Mental Bar, Black San Diego, and Pillars of the Community, Daygo Eatz promises to be a dynamic celebration of community, resilience, and local talent. Daygo Eatz will transform nine blocks, spanning one mile of Encanto's streets and spill into the adjacent Marie Widman Memorial Park. The event aims to revitalize the spirit of the community and honor its rich cultural heritage while providing a platform for local businesses and artists to showcase their products and talents. The event will feature a dynamic mix of activities including a street fair with pop ups from local vendors, an art walk, and live entertainment. Attendees can expect to experience the vibrancy of Encanto through displays from local artists, spoken word performances, and engaging discussions on health and wellness.

For the 27-year-old gymnast, who has already won seven Olympic medals, the Games in 2024 are the next stop on her remarkable return to dominance after a two-year hiatus to tend to her mental health.

Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy are back on our screens together once again — but this time, no one is talking about negroni sbagliatos.

Hola Friends! Lanzamos nuestra nueva temporada destacando historias LGBTQ+ de la región con un episodio de dos partes: La lucha por el matrimonio igualitario en Baja. En esta primera parte, nos sentamos con Meritxell y Nancy, una pareja queer de Tijuana que ha luchado por los derechos LGBTQ+ en el estado de Baja y en México. Nos comparten su historia de cómo lucharon por el matrimonio igualitario en el estado de Baja. ¡No te pierdas esta increíble historia! ¡Caile! @portofentrypod. ********* Port of Entry tiene nuevas historias para ti, esta vez centradas en la experiencia LGBTQ+ de la región. En esta temporada, acompañamos a diferentes invitades que nos cuentan que significa ser queer en las fronteras, encontrarse a uno mismo y luchar por sus derechos. Sigue a nuestros maravillosos hosts Natalí y Alan, mientras escuchan estas increíbles historias. ¡No te pierdas esta temporada! ¡Caile! Si te gusta este episodio, mandanos un mensaje en @portofentrypod. *********** Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa. Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a corporatesupport@kpbs.org Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show. ‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco Adrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro Alisa Barba es nuestra editora. Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González. Elma González Lima Brandão es nuestra editora en Español Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones. John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido. This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead in France's first round of legislative elections, pollers projected, bringing the party closer to being able to form a government in round two.

The White House is concerned that AI can perpetuate discrimination. So they helped host a red-teaming challenge at the Def Con hacker convention in Las Vegas to help figure out some of the flaws.

The Biden administration’s app rule makes it harder for migrants to assert a right to asylum, advocates say. Lawsuits are sparking debate about immigration control, safety.