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Friday, March 25, 2022 at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + the PBS Video App. Born to a single mother on welfare, Thomas Wilkins grew up to become one of the few remarkable African American conductors leading a major orchestra - the celebrated Omaha Symphony. BEYOND THE BATON: A CONDUCTOR'S JOURNEY is an hour-long film that documents Wilkins' experience as a Black conductor and his larger impact on the musical world.

The supervisor said a zero-carbon policy will reduce the burden on working families and provide well-paying jobs, and thanked the hundreds of residents who called in to support the plan and the 1,500 who signed a petition in favor of it.

Displaying a "Z" in Bavaria or Lower Saxony could result in a fine or up to three years in jail. People across Germany who use the letter could also be liable to prosecution, an official said Monday.

The history of Black films in America is both problematic and inspiring. It's problematic in the racial stereotypes presented and how under-represented Black voices have been in the creative process. Yet over the past century, there have been amazing examples of Black

China has not provided any specifics about what offenses Cheng Lei is accused of committing, who has been held for 19 months on suspicion of relaying state secrets abroad.

The military is taking a hard line on troops seeking religious exemptions to the COVID vaccine mandate. Lawyers say that could have consequences for others who seek different kinds of religious accommodations.

The newest military service branch is responsible for protecting satellites and other objects in space, which it expects will be critical parts of future wars.

'The Southeast’. In this episode we’ll look at The Underground Improv, a venue crucial in the development of San Diego's illustrious rap history. We then fast-forward 20 years to see what’s happening in that space today. Featuring unreleased music by The Improv Allstars. Music credits: • Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - "illy" • Bennie Eklipse Herron feat Orko Elohim - "Long Time No See" • The Improv Allstars - "619 Anthem" Guests: Kevin Green Jahsun Fakolade Edmonds Bennie Herron Khalid Alexander, Pillars of the Community https://www.potcsd.org/ Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)

On Monday KPBS health reporter Tarryn Mento talked with Nick Macchione and Dr. Wilma Wooten of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency to get the latest on the vaccine situation.

Women seem to have borne the brunt of the economic impact of COVID-19, something that may continue to affect their careers and lives for years to come.