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Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Does Soul Food Need a Warning Label?”, with James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller, at 10:30 a.m. October 19, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. Miller will enlighten and entertain us with his extensive knowledge of soul food. What soul food is, and its surprisingly long and fascinating history, origins, misconceptions and delights will all be explained in full. Adrian received an A.B in International Relations from Stanford University in 1991, and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1995. From 1999 to 2001, Miller served as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton with his Initiative for One America – the first free-standing office in the White House to address issues of racial, religious and ethnic reconciliation. Miller went on to serve as a senior policy analyst for Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. From 2004 to 2010, he served on the board for the Southern Foodways Alliance. In June 2019, Adrian lectured in the Masters of Gastronomy program at the Università di Scienze Gastronomiche (nicknamed the “Slow Food University”) in Pollenzo, Italy. He is currently the executive director of the Colorado Council of Churches and, as such, is the first African American, and the first layperson, to hold that position. In 2018, Adrian was awarded the Ruth Fertel “Keeper of the Flame” Award by the Southern Foodways Alliance, in recognition of his work on African American Foodways. His first book Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time, won the James Beard Award for Scholarship and Reference in 2014. His second book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed our First Families, From the Washingtons to the Obamas was published on Presidents Day, 2017. Adrian’s third book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, appeared in 2021. The event is free and open to the public. A Q &A and tasting will follow Adrian’s presentation. Visit: Culinary Historians of San Diego Culinary Historians of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president.

Chinese author Fang Fang posted notes online while being quarantined in Wuhan. They became Wuhan Diary. She talks with us about two more of her books now coming to English readers.

"We fight our political battles in stadiums," historian Frank Andre Guridy says. "They become ideal places to stake your claims on what you want the United States to be." His new book is The Stadium.

The IRC in San Diego presents: International Documentary Screening in Encinitas Doors open at 6 p.m. | Screening at 6:30 p.m. We invite you for our Inaugural Summer Film Screening where the Champions of the Golden Valley will make it's San Diego debut. "The film follows the story of Alishah Farhang who set out on a mission to bring competitive skiing to the ancient mountain town of Bamyan, Afghanistan. However, following the shocking collapse of the Afghan government at the hands of the Taliban in 2021, Alishah is forced to flee, leaving his beloved home country to face an uncertain future. Director Ben Sturgulewski captures an Afghanistan that few outsiders ever see in his exuberant debut feature film. A unique story that goes beyond skiing, Champions of the Golden Valley is about resilience, finding joy amidst difficult circumstances and what it means to be a champion." – Andrea Passafiume You don't want to miss this remarkable event!  The Summer Film Screening of Champions of the Golden Valley will occur on Thursday, August 22nd, at La Paloma Theatre, located at 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024. Self-parking is available at the Encinitas Coaster parking lot directly behind the theater. Casual attire. For more information visit: events.rescue.org

15th Annual Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-A-Thon Saturday November 23, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. NTC PARK at Liberty Station: 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92106 Join us at this not-to-be missed fun celebration of our furry best friends. “Peeps” will find everything they could want to pamper and improve the lives of their pets, fantastic products & services, yummy eats, vet tips, adoption groups, music, auction prizes and much more! Bring your friendly dog. Become a Sponsor-Vendor-Volunteer-Auction Prize Provider Today. Together we can do good! Visit: doggiestreetfestival.org or email doggiestreet@gmail.com Visit: https://www.doggiestreetfestival.org/ Doggie Street Festival on Instagram and Facebook

The Justice Department is appealing an order for the White House to provide ASL interpretation during press briefings given by the press secretary or President Trump.

The San Diego Padres play Chicago White Sox at the Petco Park Stadium. For more information visit: mlb.com/padres Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

June 14 - Sept. 1, 2024 San Diego and Tijuana have magnificent sacred buildings that effectively illustrate the history of modern architecture. Leading architects throughout the century designed buildings of the highest quality. Some of these architects had national reputations, such as Irving J. Gill, Richard Neutra and Charles Moore, others, like Robert Mosher and Robert Wellington Quigley, were local. Together, they have created a wonderfully diverse collection of sacred architecture. The exhibition will lead viewers through the major architectural movements of the twentieth century and introduce ideas and theology which have shaped sacred buildings in the region and highlight the work of contemporary architectural photographers Maha Bazzari, Estefany Maya, and Darren Bradley. Curated by Rev. Dr. Mark Hargreaves Related programs: For a full list of exhibition events go here. Robert Wellington Quigley Architecture Lecture and Clairemont Church Tour: 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at St. David's Episcopal Church ($10) Sacred Site Tours, Saturday, Aug. 10 10 a.m. Church of the Nativity 1 p.m. First United Methodist Church of San Diego Curator-led tour at Wisteria Cottage 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 Family Days: 12-2 p.m. July 14 - Stained glass windows 12-2 p.m. Aug. 11 - Build your own sacred building Related links: La Jolla Historical Society: website | Instagram | Facebook

As the number of homeless encampment bans in San Diego County grows, advocates warn that they do more harm than good. Plus, for the first time, August will be Transgender History Month in San Diego. And, new research by UC San Diego says parents are feeling burnt out. The data is being looked at by policymakers to bring change.