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The city of Philadelphia issued an apology Thursday for the unethical medical experiments performed on mostly Black inmates at its Holmesburg Prison from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Interview with Cornel West and Dean Nelson as part of the 2022 Writer's Symposium by the Sea. Dr. Cornel West is a prominent and provocative intellectual. He is Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary and has written 20 books and edited 13. He's best known for his classics, Race Matters and Democracy Matters, and for his memoir, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. His most recent book, Black Prophetic Fire, offers an unflinching look at nineteenth- and twentieth-century African American leaders and their visionary legacies. The 27th Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be Feb. 22-25, 2022, featuring Dr. Cornel West, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and David Brooks. For more info, visit pointloma.edu/2022writers

It's that time of the year again when Mardi Gras returns to San Diego. Are you looking to get into the spirit this year while also doing something a little more adventurous than the usual bar crawl? Why not celebrate this year's festivities by cruising around San Diego Bay and partying on a 90 foot yacht! Cruising aboard the Chere Amie is an experience like none other in which you can take in the serenity of the San Diego Bay and amazing views of the city. Our yacht comes complete with a full bar, open-view dance floor, and plenty of lounge areas which provide a fun and festive atmosphere perfect for mingling and partying with friends. Our special Mardi Gras Party will include traditional New Orleans inspired cocktails such as the Sazerac and Hurricane! There will also be a live DJ, dancing, spectacular views, and so much more! Dress Code: Festive Mardi Gras attire is definitely encouraged! So feel free to masquerade and wear plenty of beads! Date: Saturday, Feb. 26,2022 at 4:30p.m. Location: Chere Amie Yacht Cost:$39.95-$199.95 Check-in and Boarding Time: 4:30pm Cruise Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm Please plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before cruise time to make sure that you have enough time to find parking and get checked in at the gate. The gates will close at 4:50pm and the boat will leave at 5:00pm sharp so please be on time as we don't want you to miss the cruise! There are hotels in walking distance like the Grand Hyatt, Marriott, Wyndham, and other parking structures nearby. Uber, Lyft, or Taxi are great options also as parking can get busy! For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

The Greater San Diego Music Coterie presents the Thirteenth Annual Winter Chamber Heat Participants Concert on Sunday, February 6 at 4pm. at St Bart’s Episcopal Church in Poway. Program includes Geminiani's La Follia, Brahms’ Piano Trio Op. 114, Beethoven’s Serenade for flute, violin and viola, Karl Heinrich Graun's Trio Sonata for horn, violin, and continuo, and Hubert Léonard's Sérènade humoristique à l'espagnole for 3 violins and piano. The concert is the grand finale of the 2022 Winter Chamber Festival. Admission is free with free-will donation at the performance. Donation by check can be marked tax deductible. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org for registration, further details and program updates.

The U.S. immigration system is slow. Only a small amount of Afghans have been granted humanitarian parole — a fast track to enter the United States — since the initial evacuation of Kabul.

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have asked the Justice Department and FBI for documents ahead of what they said will be a series of investigations if Republicans retake the House.

This weekend in the arts: immersive music and art, contemporary dance for the Jewish holidays, museum staff get artsy, an M-Theory pop-up show, and the art of the sewing machine.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Midwest Modern Twitter account, Unclear and Present Danger podcast, Gemini Rights and more.

One photographer captures the joy of her alma mater's annual homecoming festivities while paying tribute to the school that salvaged her dreams of becoming a journalist.

Join us at Town hall for tastings from 6 wineries and Nickel Beer Company's "Town Hall Brew" Enjoy a delicious charcuterie spread. Acoustic guitar music and a visit from the Julian Choral with Holiday Songs. There will also be a wonderful, variety packed silent auction. This even benefits the Town Hall Restoration Project. You will be helping the town of Julian keep this iconic building operational. The history of Julian is a precious part of San Diego and we need your support to keep this historical building in tact. Date: Dec. 18, 2021 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Julian Town Hall Cost: $50/person For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!