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Since their round of fame in the Oscar-nommed documentary All That Breathes, the brothers are gaining worldwide support — and an infusion of donations.

A specific species of plankton drove the red tide that brought dramatic bioluminescent light shows to the San Diego coast in the spring of 2020.

Join us for an essential community discussion on why long-term support for arts and culture, and the broader creative economy, is an essential strategy to address inequality and disparities, as well as build resilient and regenerative communities that improve the quality of life for our region. Panelists include: Jeremy McQueen (The Black Iris Project) Dinah Poellnitz (The Hill Street Country Club) Miki Vale (Soulkiss Theater) Kamaal Martin/Moderator (Catalyst) Located at the Shiley Special Events Suite at the Central Library downtown. RSVP here. Jeremy McQueen | Artistic Director & Choreographer Panelist Biography: Jeremy is an award-winning choreographer, dedicated to story-telling rooted in experience and social engagement. His work aims to create spaces of comfort, solace, and connection through reflection—a sharing of observations of what is going on around him. Born and raised in San Diego, California, McQueen is a graduate of The Ailey School/Fordham University, B.F.A. in dance program. At the age of eight McQueen saw a production of The Phantom of the Opera and was immediately drawn to the arts. That same year he began studying music and theater. At the age of 11 he started his training in dance at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Dinah Poellnitz | Co-Founder, Curator, and Director of Development for The Hill Street Country Club PanelistBiography: Dinah grew up between Vista & Oceanside, and was always inspired by the diverse activity that surged up & down Hill Street in the 70s - 90s. Graduating from University of CA Riverside in 2006, she earned a BA in Art History + Arts Administration. While her accomplishments as an arts professional & board member are extensive, she is also a committed and active member of many local political orgs, and is constantly working towards building a more sustainable & creative society. Miki Vale | Musician, Playwright, Artivist & Educator Panelist Biography: Miki Vale, is an international Hip Hop performing artist and cultural ambassador, Teaching Artist, Old Globe-commissioned playwright and founder of SoulKiss Theater, an arts education organization for queer Black womxn. Her work serves to amplify community consciousness around relationships, wellness, and justice. Miki has performed and participated in panels at landmark venues and festivals in the US and internationally, from Hollywood and D.C. to Mumbai and Cairo. For her contributions to Hip Hop culture, Miki has earned a San Diego Hip Hop Honors Award, a Female Perspective Award, and the 2021 San Diego Music Award for Song of the Year for "Bad Wolves", a song condemning anti-Black racism. For her work within the LGBTQ community, Miki was awarded the 2017 Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Honor. Miki is as dedicated to cause as she is to her craft. Using art as education, she fuses her experience in the worlds of Hip Hop and theatre to explore their impact on race, class, and gender. She facilitates Hip Hop and playwriting workshops for learners of all ages and demographics. Her experience ranges from teaching in classroom settings, performing at social justice events, and serving as a U.S. cultural Hip Hop ambassador for Next Level Egypt (funded by the U.S. State Department). Kamaal Martin | Vice President of Networks & Initiatives at Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Moderator Biography: Kamaal spearheads program design and transformative partnerships across sectors. Kamaal’s passions are arts & culture, community development, finance, improving our local food system and raising the quality of life throughout the San Diego/Tijuana region. Before founding San Diego-based social enterprise and consulting firm, Art Power Equity, he developed a unique skill set and network through professional experiences including: Director of Advocacy (Southern California) with the California Charter School Association, Adjunct Faculty (Political Science) in the San Diego Community College District, Government Relations Specialist with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and years as a staffer in the California State Assembly, including roles as Field Director, Special Assistant to the Speaker and District Director. Register here.

City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings requires a permit for design and safety reasons. The installation is part of Elon Musk's effort to rebrand the social media platform.

He Jiankui, who shocked the world in 2018 by announcing the creation of the first gene-edited babies, tells NPR he's now working on a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Join us for an inspiring opportunity to call in the abundance and transition of the Autumn season while building community and supporting the Climate Science Alliance! With the backdrop of Mission Bay at sunset, we offer an Abundance Yoga Flow from Kla-Bada of Yogini K Bee Yoga, and a sound bath & meditation from Nazli Takesh of Wellness with Nazli, followed by a brief discussion about the connections between yoga philosophy and climate change from San Diego Yoga News' founder, Bridey Scully. This event is donation-based, benefitting the Climate Science Alliance, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to safeguard natural and human communities in the face of a changing climate. The Climate Science Alliance will have a booth at the event and will be able to answer questions about their work and climate change in our region. Stay for tea, snacks, and conversation. You'll leave feeling an abundance of connection, community, and practical tips to make a positive impact in our community! EVENT DETAILS: • The yoga flow is all levels and will begin at 5:40 p.m. , but please feel free to come when you can. All are welcome! • There is free parking on site and access to restrooms. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to practice on, a water bottle, layers to stay comfy and warm, and any other supplies you may want to have (blocks, blanket, socks, etc.). • We will ask you to complete a waiver at the event via a QR code. We are so excited and can't wait to see you on October 17th!

Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.

Fall is tarantula mating time in the plains of southeastern Colorado. The small city of La Junta is celebrating the spiders' season of romance with its second annual tarantula festival.

The Vermont senator held up the nomination process for Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to lead the health agency in order to make a point about drug prices. Now, he says he'll vote against her.

Despite ongoing advocacy and legislation to combat anti-Asian racism that arose after the pandemic, about a third of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders say they have experienced an act of abuse based on their race or ethnicity in the last year, including being on the receiving end of verbal harassment, slurs, physical threats or cyberbullying.