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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Congolese historian Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja about Belgium's efforts to reconcile over colonialism.

A new ad from Eric Greitens, the controversial Republican running for Missouri's U.S. Senate seat, has left him accused of glorifying political violence.

Growing old doesn’t mean staying behind with technology. A local senior community is using virtual reality to transport its residents anywhere in the world.

As anti-LGBTQ narratives ramp up in the mainstream, far-right groups Patriot Front and Proud Boys have used the moment to target Pride events. But their goal remains the same, extremism trackers say.

The decision was the latest salvo in an ongoing fight over whether trans athletes should compete according to their gender identity or their sex assigned at birth.

The Foundation for Senior Wellbeing invites you to a virtual Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11 am. The 11th annual event will be live online and is free to watch. Perfect for the whole family, you’ll enjoy holiday entertainment from special guests, a silent auction, an opportunity drawing, and other fun surprises. The silent auction features decorated holiday trees and other gift baskets. Or, buy a customized gift for a loved one! Proceeds benefit older adults and support the Senior Information Resource Center at the Foundation for Senior Wellbeing in North County San Diego. Auction bidding begins on Friday, November 26 and closes on December 4 at 5 pm. To register, visit www.fswb.org or call 760-891-8176.

It has been one year since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but in roughly half of the country it is still not an official day off.

From SeaWorld San Diego: Bring your family together for the eye-catching spectacle, priceless traditions, and fun-filled surprises of SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration. The holidays are meant to be merry and bright, and that’s exactly what you’ll find as this beloved event returns with more wondrous moments than ever Sesame Street Christmas Village —Oh, what fun it is to gather with family at the Sesame Street Christmas Village! Here, treetops glisten with twinkling lights and families can enjoy photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends in their festive holiday attire. Some of the activities featured at Sesame Street Christmas Village this holiday season include the following: • Holiday Brunch with Elmo and Friends | Join your favorite furry friends for a fun-filled holiday feast. The whole family will enjoy the tasty menu options while Elmo and friends dance, sing, and mingle with guests for hugs and photos. • Christmas Cookies with Cookie Monster | Celebrate the Christmas season by decorating cookies while Cookie Monster and friends dance, sing, and mingle with guests for hugs and photos. • Sesame Street Christmas Character Photos | Enjoy photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends in their festive holiday attire. • Sesame Street Christmas Character Meet & Greets | Come see some of your favorite Sesame Street friends. You can enjoy of Sesame Street Christmas Village during the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration, that goes from Friday, November 12 through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Please check Holiday Upgrades for booking options. Get tickets here! General admission starts from $96. For more information, please visit seaworld.com/san-diego/sesame-street-christmas-village or call (619) 222-4732.

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the holiday play, "The Gift of the Magi". Exciting and heartwarming, this new theatrical adaptation by director Phillip Korth brings to life Della and Jim’s fateful Christmas together in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. The production’s playwright and director, Phillip Korth, is thrilled by the opportunity to bring one of his favorite short stories to life with such a dedicated and talented group of student actors. The play runs 30 minutes and will be entertaining and meaningful for audiences of all ages. In addition to being The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep’s Education Associate, Korth is an award-winning playwright and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, who says he “loves nothing more than hearing and telling stories”. “I really look at this production as an intersection of literature and theatre, and the original story by O. Henry is one of the best of its kind in American fiction,” he says. “The fact that we have the opportunity to bring his words and characters to life onstage is very exciting.” The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website Performances: Opening Night Nov. 18 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices: $20.00/ adults, $16.00/ seniors 65 and older, children under age 17, and active military.

Black abortion rights leaders say reproductive justice and racial justice are inextricably connected.