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In "Master Slave Husband Wife," Ilyon Woo describes the story of Ellen and William Craft escaping slavery.

When President Biden talks about tackling climate change, he talks about economic opportunities. Offshore wind promises to provide many opportunities, but it's not for everyone.

After an months-long investigation into efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results by Donald Trump and his allies, a grand jury's report could be made public — or not.

As the nation reels from the Monterey Park shooting, questions arise over how to confront the stark reality of increasingly common instances of violence.

Stream the series now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Chuck D of Public Enemy explores Hip Hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years. With a host of rap stars and cultural commentators he tracks Hip Hop’s socially conscious roots. From The Message to Fight The Power 2020, he examines how Hip Hop has become "the Black CNN."

Casablanca is more than just a love story. It is a film about, and stocked with, the waves of refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe during wartime.

With bracingly intimate lyrics sung in her own unique style – a blend of ethereal jazz, rock, r&b, and soul textures –Corinne Bailey Rae is an artist who has the ability to reach so many different people by exposing their soul through her music. Bailey Rae shot to stardom in 2006 with her self-titled #1 UK debut album, featuring the global hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star,” and the Grammy Award-winner continues to receive acclaim with “boundary-defying, epic music” (NPR) for her third studio album, The Heart Speaks In Whispers, also declared “the best R&B of 2016” (The Guardian). The album featured the stunning “Green Aphrodisiac” named “10 best R&B songs of 2016” (Billboard). Don’t miss this opportunity to see the dynamic Bailey Rae on her Sunlight/Sunlight! Tour.

Want to explore theatre? Sharpen those already existing theatre skills? Explore the basics of theatre while working toward a unique final performance!! Our week long theatre workshop is back again this year! Youth 10 and up are invited to take part in a week of acting, singing, dancing...and so much more. Students will learn a wide variety of skills from our accredited teachers and will have the opportunity to work and perform with seasoned theatre professionals from throughout the San Diego area. This year the theme is ROCK & ROLL!! Come Rock with us as we explore not only some great music but monologues and scenes that will sharpen your theatrical skills. You definitely don’t want to miss this one of a kind experience. JULY 11 – JULY 16 CLASSES: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Escondido, CA (Information will be emailed to you upon registration) PERFORMANCE: Saturday July 16 at 7 p.m. $200 early registration fee ($250 after 6/17) / Sibling Discounts available LIMITED PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR EDD FAMILIES A few testimonials about Summer Spectacular: “Grand Facade's Summer Spectacular has been a fun and educational theatre camp! My boys loved every minute of it!...The adults in the performances elevated the experience for the kids and gave them a taste of professional theatre." "We just wanted to say thank-you for offering our youth such a wonderful experience. We thoroughly enjoyed Summer Spectacular. The kids enjoyed themselves immensely, seemed to learn a lot, and were proud of what they achieved, especially in such a short time." "My son had a great time performing in Summer Spectacular. The adult mentors were so knowledgable and helpful, and he made some new friends during the process. We would definitely sign-up for this again!" For more information or to register contact 619-800-4679 or email grandfacadetheatre@gmail.com

A new California law will make it easier to remove racially restrictive covenants from the deeds of their homes. However, some homeowners believe the language should remain so San Diego's racist past is not forgotten.

"Cool Cats" is a 1950s themed fundraiser benefitting the kitties of The Rescue House. The event includes Appetizers & Drinks, Dinner, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Opportunity Drawing, Caricatures by Calicatures and features auctioneer and co-author of Eventology Darren Deiss. Dress in 50's theme, your favorite cat inspired outfit, formal, semi-formal, business casual or whatever makes you most comfortable. The Rescue House is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting cats through its rescue, foster and adoption activities. We find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned and injured cats. We open our arms to socialized, people-friendly cats that need assistance, regardless of age and often regardless of handicap. We find good homes for every cat that we take in – we are a true no-kill cat rescue organization. Since our inception in 1999, we have rescued over 17,500 cats. We find loving, permanent homes for them through our adoption centers in San Diego County, located in retail stores that work with us and share our philosophy.