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Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South's racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade.

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African Savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her new home…suburban Illinois! In the halls of North Shore High School, Cady unwittingly infiltrates the most popular and cutthroat clique known as “The Plastics.” She rises to the top of the popularity pecking order by taking on the ruthless Regina George and learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Along the way, Cady learns valuable lessons about authenticity, self-acceptance and the importance of treating others with kindness. With an array of catchy songs and vibrant choreography, Mean Girls will have audiences dancing in their seats! Recommended for ages 13 and up. ASL-Interpreted performance on Saturday, August 10 at 2 p.m. For more information visit: juniortheatre.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Join us at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library for a celebration of literacy and STEAM education! Children and families will enjoy hand-on activities, story time, a book giveaway, and a special visit from Elinor* from PBS Kids’ hit animated series, ELINOR WONDERS WHY! *Access to the event’s character meet-and-greet may be restricted based on attendance. The photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting. Día de los Niños Fiesta con KPBS Kids con INVITADA ESPECIAL ELINOR de ELINOR WONDERS WHY! Viernes, 26 de abril, 2024 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library 3003 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 ¡Admisión Gratis! Actividades orientadas a niños de 5 años o menor, pero todos son bienvenidos Con orígenes mexicanos, el Día del Niño, se a convertido en una celebración mundial. Aquí en los Estados Unidos es una iniciativa nacional, conocida como El día de los niños/El día de los libros, o “Dia”, donde la importancia de la educación y de leer libros durante la infancia es celebrada para niños de todas culturas y lenguajes. ¡Celebra “Día” con la Biblioteca de Otay Mesa-Nestor donde los niños y las familias podrán disfrutar de una variedad de actividades educativas, cuentos, un libro gratuito, y una visita especial de Elinor* de la serie animada de PBS Kids, Elinor Wonders Why! *La oportunidad de tomar fotos con el personaje está sujeta a disponibilidad y condiciones climáticas. KPBS es un servicio público de San Diego State University Sponsored by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation

San Diego's poet laureate shares his vision for a poetry-filled future, his latest community initiatives and the importance of storytelling in Filipino American culture.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom.

There are many plays about Harriet Tubman, but none share her entire life story like a visit with "THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN." Leslie McCurdy invokes the “spirit” of Harriet Tubman as she portrays the life of the famous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating stories familiar and some rarely told, using words said to have been Harriet Tubman’s own. Through it all, we learn of the faith and conviction that drove Harriet Tubman to follow her dreams as the spirit of the past connects with the present, to inspire her charges to have the courage to do the same in envisioning their future. Called “a powerful, must see performance - the whole family can enjoy." “Theatre is at its best when performance intersects reality and resonates with those present. The Spirit of Harriet Tubman is a moving experience, valuable for both its history and its call to continue freedom’s journey.” -DC Theatre Scene, Washington DC “A wrenching and ultimately inspiring narrative leavened by humour…riveting…the indisputable talents of Leslie (Lorraine) McCurdy have seen to that." -Janice Kennedy, The Ottawa Citizen - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada "THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN" will run March 25 and 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and March 26 at 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $40 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

For the first time, the Democratic National Convention invited 200 content creators — including ones who never talk politics. Now that it's over, those creators and influencers have some notes.

The Latino vote could be decisive in this year's election. The largely Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania has deep ties to Democrats, making efforts to engage those communities key for the party.

"ALL I CAN LEAVE YOU IS THIS GLITTER" refers to more than just material possession but the impression of memories and ephemerality. The exhibition responds to the maximalist visuals of a family party, and its "glitter" or remnants of identity carried through migration while settling in new places. The work reflects subcultures formed in the process of integration in Southern California as it weaves together elements of architecture, personal adornments, and symbolic motifs from the homes of the Latin American diaspora. Reception: April 19, 6 - 8 p.m. Gallery Hours: April 19 - April 26, 2024 Main Gallery, Visual Arts Facility, UC San Diego Visit: visarts.ucsd.edu/news-events/20240419-26_deannabarahona.html

Texas isn't a swing state, but both campaigns visited on Friday. Beyoncé spoke at a Harris rally focused on abortion rights, while popular podcaster Joe Rogan interviewed Trump.