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The official curriculum for the new Advanced Placement course released Wednesday removed topics like Black Lives Matter that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Thousands of unionized Kaiser nurses and other health care workers are preparing to go on strike. Plus, after 19 months of a non-essential travel ban, the U.S.-Mexico border will finally reopen Monday, but the reopening will come with expected long waits and bureaucratic hassles. And, this weekend arts preview goes from a puppetry elephant heist, to hip hop sugar plum fairies, and some interesting places in between.

Join us for an artist talk from Cecilia Wong Kaiser! She will discuss her exhibition, her artistic process, and her life journey. Seats are limited, so please RSVP ahead of time! Follow on social media: bfreestudio: Facebook + Instagram Cecilia Wong Kaiser: Instagram

Just Stop Oil has been in the spotlight after its demonstration in which protesters threw soup at a Van Gogh painting. The coalition is demanding an end to new fossil fuel production in the U.K.

The lab behind the artificial intelligence art tool is giving access to up to a million people on its waiting list, just as worries grow about possible abuse.

After a year of virtual classes, UC San Diego came roaring back this week in-person, welcoming what could be the largest number of fall semester students in its history. Plus, The biggest professional tennis tournament in San Diego history is being served up next week. And, this weekend in the arts: a 21st birthday party (and exhibition) for Art Produce, Bodhi Tree Concerts, art meets science at La Jolla Historical Society, “The Garden” and Burn All Books + Teros.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Claire Duguet’s film is a guided tour of the life and indomitable spirit of international music icon and activist Angélique Kidjo. Featuring archival footage of the artist appearing with superstars Miriam Makeba, Celia Cruz, Youssou N’dour, Ziggy Marley, Philip Glass, and Peter Gabriel, the film also includes cameo appearances by contemporary music stars including Alicia Keys and Yemi Alade.

The pianist, who died last week, was an inspiration to a generation of Black and brown musicians who followed in his pioneering footsteps.

Folk singer and composer, Peter Mayer, will be performing at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito on January 21, 2023 at 7:00pm. Performing in venues across the U.S, and beyond, he has been working full-time for over 20 years. He writes songs for a small planet to celebrate life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes whimsical songs about dress hats, pumpkins, pajamas, love and freight trains. His music has been widely performed by other artists as well. Also, it has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. Light refreshments will be served. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The Chrysalis: Monarch School’s Center for the Arts opens in Barrio Logan supporting students who are experiencing homelessness.