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Policemen lead a group of school children into jail, following their arrest for protesting against racial discrimination near city hall of Birmingham, Ala., on May 4, 1963.

The authoritarian legacy of the Jim Crow era

We unpack what America's history of racial discrimination can teach us about authoritarianism. Plus, a personal perspective offers a window into local history.

People chant during a rally in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants.

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

Ten Republicans voted alongside Democrats, in a rebuke to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Should it pass the Senate, the White House said President Trump would veto the measure.

Two city workers are putting up a "Special Event Zone" sign warning motorists of new parking-meter rates within a half mile of Petco Park during sporting events, concerts or other special events in downtown San Diego with 10,000 or more attendees, Aug. 4, 2025.

SD City Council committee defers vote on special event parking rate reduction

The council committee was considering reducing the downtown hourly special event rate from $10 to $5, shortening the enforcement window from six hours to five and limiting the special event parking zone to five blocks around Petco Park.

Wolf pack. This spell binding two-part series tells the rich and multi-dimensional story of the Kerry landscape, the wildlife and people.

KERRY: TIDES OF TIME

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Narrated by Brendan Gleeson, this cinematic two-part series explores County Kerry on the southwest coast of Ireland. Explore the region’s natural history, dramatic geology, and enduring human story. With breathtaking imagery and poetic storytelling, it captures the wild beauty, cultural depth, and ancient spirit of this remarkable county. An immersive portrait of Kerry in all its splendor.

Craig Rose, director of Public Power San Diego, advocates for a nonprofit, publicly owned utility company outside of the headquarters for SDG&E's parent company on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

New study finds a public utility company could save San Diegans $500 every year. SDG&E calls it flawed

The study estimates it would cost the City between $2.4 and $7.6 billion to buy the required infrastructure from San Diego Gas and Electric, but that transition costs would be “dwarfed” by long-term benefits.

Rodney Scott (L), commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Todd Lyons (C), acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Joseph Edlow (R), director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, testify before a House appropriations subcommittee on April 16 in Washington, D.C.

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Test cook Bryan Roof (right) travels to Tucson for some tasty tacos and makes host Bridget Lancaster smoky Mesquite-Grilled Tacos Rasurados

COOK'S COUNTRY: Tucson Tacos

Premieres Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Bryan Roof travels to Tucson for some tasty tacos and makes host Bridget Lancaster smoky Mesquite-Grilled Tacos Rasurados. And equipment expert Hannah Crowley reviews portable burners.

Los Jornaleros del Norte's songs narrate the struggles and triumphs of immigrant workers. They've been providing the soundtrack to Los Angeles-area protests against the federal government's deportation campaign.

These musicians are providing the soundtrack for anti-ICE protests in LA

Los Jornaleros Del Norte play protest songs whose lyrics reflect the hopes and struggles of undocumented workers as they evade immigration agents patrolling the streets.

Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump's nominee for CDC director.

Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief

The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Test cook Alex Heugel makes host Julia Collin Davison Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN: Breakfast from Scratch

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Alex Heugel makes host Julia Collin Davison Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches. Techniquely host Lan Lam Lan shares techniques to make picture-perfect pancakes. And test cook Aran Goyoaga makes Spiced Pear, Buckwheat, and Almond Pancakes for host Bridget Lancaster.

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