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Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.

It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.

A few of these global soups have unusual ingredients: A chicken that hasn't yet sung, waterleaf with dew drops, a zebu organ. Don't worry, we've got subs. And prep time for some is as short as 1 hour.

Events in Selma, Ala. six decades ago helped win support for the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Today local activists say they're still fighting stubborn segregation, poverty and gun violence.

Celebrate Black excellence in comics at our seventh annual event! Join us for a day filled with art, panels, and more from talented Black creators in the industry. Meet your favorite artists, discover new independent comics, and immerse yourself in a diverse comic book culture. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting to explore the world of comics, BLACK COMIX DAY VII is the place to be. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support Black artists and enjoy a day of fun and creativity. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-comix-day-vii-tickets-1038207455447?msockid=33a38ea7b2e16dc509f19ddbb3d36cda

Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Walter White — arguably the most influential Black man in mid-century America and the leader of the NAACP from 1929 to 1955 — has been all but forgotten. The film traces the life of this neglected civil rights hero and seeks to explain his disappearance from our history.

Here's the list of new albums out today, including Djo, Jane Remover, Elton John and Brandi Carlile.

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. After multiple heart surgeries, a 70-year-old man transforms his life to become an avid cyclist. When he and his son embark on a long-distance ride from St. Louis to Chicago, they push each other in their quests to reimagine Black health.

Swan Lake Act II The famous second act from Swan Lake, the best loved and most admired of all classical ballets. Nothing matches the symphonic sweep of Tchaikovsky’s score and Ivanov’s lyric lakeside scenes. Choreography Elizabeth Wistrich after Lev Ivanov Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1877) Last performed by City Ballet of San Diego in May 2018 Black Swan Pas de Deux Renowned for both technical difficulty and high drama, the Black Swan Pas de Deux captures that moment when Siegfried falls for Odile, believing her to be his true love, Odette. Choreography Elizabeth Wistrich after Marius Petipa Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1877) Last performed by City Ballet of San Diego in May 2018 The Seasons The world premiere of Elizabeth Wistrich’s all-new ballet set to what Glazunov himself described as one of his favorite compositions. Choreography Elizabeth Wistrich (2025) Music Alexander Glazunov (1900) Visit: City Ballet's Swan Lake Act II City Ballet of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

A judge ordered the naming rights of the extremist group the Proud Boys be given to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.