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The exhibit of the works of Mexican photojournalists, never before shown north of the U.S. border, kicks off May 5 —Cinco de Mayo— at Cuyamaca College. The photographs offer a rare window into life in the state of Guerrero, chronicling the day-to-day experiences of indigenous and Afro-Mexican people and the tragedy of poverty and ongoing drug violence. The free exhibit, called “A Photo for Freedom,” will feature the work of 20 photojournalists, in the lobby of the Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center, and will run through early June. This exhibit will also feature an online presentation by the exhibit curator and independent journalist Marlén Castro, as well as a reception featuring Oaxacan cuisine from El Tejate Restaurant in Escondido. The digital theater is adjacent to the lobby where the photos will be exhibited. Mexico is among the most dangerous parts of the world to work as a journalist. Proceeds from the sale of the photos will go to support the Mexican journalism website, Amapola —the Spanish word for poppy—, Guerrero’s largest crop that supports farmers but also fuels violent drug gangs that terrorize residents. Date | Dpening reception and online presentation Thursday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center Reserve your spot here! This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. The digital theater presentation will also be streamed live on YouTube, at https://tinyurl.com/4rr5rd7v.

Deb Welsh is a familiar name to news radio listeners in San Diego, having been in the market for more than 25 years. Before joining KPBS, Deb worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio. She was also affiliated with the Copley Radio News Network and had a long association with Peters Productions, Inc. — a national radio syndicator. A graduate of New Mexico State University, Deb has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. She's been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists with several awards for spot news/breaking news and team news coverage.

The Conrad comes to life for this family-friendly community event! You’re invited to join in a fun day of free classes, activities, and performances featuring some of San Diego’s finest musicians, dancers, and artists. Enjoy music by UC San Diego’s premier percussion ensemble red fish blue fish, San Diego Music Award winners Rebecca Jade and Ed Kornhauser, along with dance performances by San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Culture Shock, and A Step Beyond. You’ll also have a chance to create your own music and art with Studio ACE, Guitars in the Classroom, Drummers Without Borders, and Bertrand’s Music. Find a schedule here. All guests age 12 and over will be required to show proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 24 hours. Related links: La Jolla Music Society on Instagram La Jolla Music Society on Facebook

All three books selected for the One Book, One San Diego 2023 season exemplify courage, hope, advocacy, and solidarity. Each title explores the significance of taking pride in where we come from and coming together across differences to accomplish what we can't on our own.

Over the weekend, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the temporary injunction against San Diego Unified’s vaccination mandate, meaning students will need to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 24 — the start of the second semester. Plus, the omicron variant will soon or later be identified in San Diego, but hospital officials are confident that they can handle it whenever it comes. Also, the vast majority of people killed in action in Afghanistan are not soldiers but contractors. It’s part of a change in the way America fights its wars, with lasting consequences. And, parents in Northern California are building a safe and intentional place to live for their adult children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Finally, San Diego has a lot of visual art, with dozens of art museums and more galleries than we can count. Here’s this month’s roundup of the must-see five works of art.

Deanna Martin Mackey is the general manager of KPBS. Before joining KPBS as general manager, she served as president of the Public Television Major Market Group (PTMMG), a consortium of the 40 largest PBS member stations in the U.S. She focused her time on leadership/culture, revenue generation, audience development and digital on behalf of the group as well as national partnerships and system leadership activities. Previously, Mackey worked for 25 years at KPBS, serving as COO in her final six years at the station.

We asked photographers around the world to make pictures of how the locals cope with this year's record heat. They created some really cool images.

Sandra Guzmán once heard an alarming statistic: Every 14 days, an Indigenous language dies around the world. So she created a new multilingual project centered on Latin American women.

Hear music and field recordings from bassist, composer, and fashion icon Jamaaladeen Tacuma's residency in North Carolina, where he explores his familial and musical roots.

"Love is a many-storied thing"--inviting passionate listeners to experience a world of stories. Members of Storytellers of San Diego tell it like it is, and was, from a 13th-century French romance to a travel adventure, and of course, including selkie stories from the Celtic world, wherein seals transform into humans and back again leaving lovers bereft forever after. Who can resist the lure of romance? Storytellers are: Fred Laskowski, Lissette Ryan on harp, Carol Jaksa, JT Moring on guitar, Mindy Donner and Jim Dieckmann Adults and ages 12 and up. Donations welcome. Visit: https://storytellersofsandiego.org/events.html