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Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott, and the efforts to recover her legacy.

We invite you to celebrate Black History Month with us at a special event featuring two talented and award-winning authors, Jeffrey Blount and Piper Huguley. Join us at this free Carlsbad City Library Adventure for an afternoon of lively discussion where you have the opportunity to meet two talented authors and hear about their experiences, their books, and to help pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in America, while continuing to recognize the importance of Black history in the drama of the American story. “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.

The closures will include family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters.

The Nashville-based musician talks about her new record and performs in front of a live studio audience at World Cafe.

Tiffany Lethabo King is Associate Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Virginia. Professor King’s work is animated by abolitionist and decolonial traditions within Black Studies and Native/Indigenous Studies. In her Knapp Chair Lecture, Dr. King will discuss themes from her forthcoming book, "Red and Black Alchemies of Flesh: Conjuring a Decolonial and Abolitionist Now", in which she invokes both Black and Native queer feminist thought to link to the power of the erotic, to think beyond the carceral and casual violence of the state, and to imagine a bold and beautiful future of inclusion and belonging. For information on parking, visit https://www.sandiego.edu/parking/parking-information/guests.php

The Kennedys have been critical of Robert F. Kennedy's third-party run, which has the potential to draw votes away from President Biden — who the family endorsed Thursday.

Join us on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. for the San Diego Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Sportsfest and Parade! The event will begin with a parade starting from Valencia Park Elementary School head east on Skyline Dr. and finishes at the festival located at MLK Park & Rec., 6401 Skyline Drive, 92114. PARADE Parking is available at O’Farrell Charter School entrance off of 61st St. Bring your family, friends and lawn chair. San Diego’s own DJ D-Rock will rock the parade announcer's booth. Plan ahead for parking and road closures! Festival located at MLK Park, 6401 Skyline Dr., 92114, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Live Entertainment Vendors Resource Booths Kids Zone Ground-Up Sportsfest Art at the Park RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-community-festival-sportsfest-parade-tickets-507456454917

KPBS got an inside look at Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2024, which is poised to be one of the biggest events in the entire county.

Many of Nikki Haley's voters wanted an alternative to Biden and Trump. But now, these potential swing voters have to choose between the two men, again.

The new miniseries dramatizes the 2014 fallout when racist comments by former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling were recorded and leaked.