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NPR's Scott Simon muses about the passage of parental time, now that his eldest daughter has turned 21.

From the organizers: Afro Future Con (*formerly Afro Con) creates space for Culture, Art, Technology, and Wellness to intersect for entertainment and innovation. Join us for Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Afrofuturism and explore the possibilities of the future. This in-person event will take place on Sat Sep 09 2023 at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102. Find the full schedule here. Afro Future Con 3.0 is all about celebrating the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the African diaspora. From mind-bending art installations to thought-provoking panel discussions, this event will leave you inspired and amazed. Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality, augmented reality, and other groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping our reality. Discover visionary artists, innovative tech startups, and influential speakers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for Afrofuturism and join the conversation about the future of art, technology, and society. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the Afro Future Con experience, this event is for everyone! Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that celebrates Afrofuturism and its power to shape our world. Get your tickets now and be a part of Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Afro Future Con is a a family friendly space where comics, art, wellness, and technology play nicely together. During the day, we will have cosplay, games and activities for the youth as well as workshops for the more mature. Special guest speakers... Ajani Brown - Professor, San Diego State University Keithan Jones - Power Knights Mr. Maxx Moses - Afrofuturist Artist and Thought Leader Tony Washington - Artist and Producer Marcus Newsome - Lightning Strike Comics Charlie Reign - Paragon VTOL Tendayi Nyeke - Kizazi Moto Reagan Gomez-Preston - Cleveland Show Nikita Caleme - Disney's Lion King and more (TBD) Comic, art, and cultural vendors Appearances by: Jamie Foxworth - Family Matters Food Vendors Hey Sugar Li'l Dutchie Soul Food City Workshops and Panels include: Comic Arts Creator Panel – Perspectives from Different Phases Afrofuturism in Current Animation Afrofuturism through African and African American Lenses Traditions - Daughter of the Fates Movement Matters – for Kids and Adults? 5 Gates to Africa – Travel and Tourism Visions Manifested Forum with Local Visionaries Organizing and Innovating: Refugee Futures of Work in San Diego Afro Future Con After Party - CosPlayers Ball (separately ticketed adult after party) at Grafitti Gardens is not family friendly. It is strictly for adults who want to come togehter and party for a cause. Cosplay Contest w/ Cash Prize Special performance by: Kahlil Nash Eternal w/ 805 South, LLC as MC DJ Cuts on vinyl Food and Beverages ...and more! Visit Afrofuturismlounge.com for more background.

The state currently bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. That will drop to six weeks, with a few exceptions — a timetable that abortion rights advocates say is hard to meet

Members of the Washington, D.C., school Arab students club say their rights were violated "because the school does not want their viewpoint ... to be heard."

On the risky journey from the Global South to Europe, migrants often perish. In a town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, near a river where dozens have drowned, citizens seek to provide closure to the families.

S P A C E Showcase Ed. 5 is a final presentation of our 2023 S P A C E Alliance Studio Residency program resident artists, Nhu Nuygen, Lesly Rodriguez, Aisha Reddick, Allie Miks, and Sam Briseno-Jimenez. Through a 10-week artist residency process in collaboration with DISCO RIOT’s community partners Art Produce, Balletcenter Studios, and Malashock Dance, our selected resident artists delved into research and development of new works. Join us for the culminating event for this process, to see what their creative research and exploration has yielded. MORE INFO in ticket link. September 29 & 30 @ 7 p.m. $15 for artists/students, $25 for general public No one turned away for lack funds - please email operations@discoriot.org if ticket cost is prohibitive to your participation in this event.

Come enjoy a Classic Car Show and Cookout at Brookdale Clairemont, a local senior living community. The event will feature a classic car show, live music, food and more! This event is sure to be special for our residents, as well as our surrounding community. We’re set to have close to a dozen classic cars in attendance, with our residents casting votes for best in show. This special family-friendly event is free and open to the general public. We’d love to have you come out and join in the fun! Brookdale on Facebook / Instagram

Freeways are not free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health. While freeways have enabled huge amounts of economic growth, they've also caused displacement and division. Learn the forgotten history of our urban freeway network, and how decades after that network was finished, some communities are still working to heal the wounds that freeways left behind. As climate change threatens to wreak havoc on our cities, freeways are not just a part of the problem. They can also be part of the solution.

Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression.

Photojournalists at NPR member stations have been documenting the demonstrations around the country this week.