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In dropping his presidential bid, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he'd seek to remove his name from about 10 battleground state ballots, but an NPR review finds it is likely not possible in certain states.

The Coronado Historical Association is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit, "An Island Looks Back: Shedding Light on Coronado's Hidden African American History," on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Join us for the opening of this extraordinary exhibit on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 which uncovers and celebrates the hidden African American history of Coronado. 9 a.m. - *Member-only* exhibit opening morning with Q&A with curatorial staff. 10 a.m. - Community ribbon cutting opening. Light refreshments will be served. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/community-ribbon-cutting-for-an-island-looks-back-shedding-light-on-coronados-hidden-african-american-history/ About the Exhibit: Coronado, once a barren peninsula in 1886, witnessed the birth of a town that would become a thriving community. Little known to most, African Americans played a significant role among the early pioneers who shaped Coronado's foundation. Despite the challenges of the land bust of 1888, a resilient group of African Americans laid down roots, establishing successful businesses, owning property, and becoming civic leaders at the state level. Their children attended integrated schools, participated in local clubs, excelled in sports, and went on to achieve success in higher education. Many of these pioneers were also patriotic military veterans, serving in the segregated American military. The ranks included Civil War veterans, Buffalo Soldiers, and those who fought in both World Wars. However, by the late 1920s, racial restrictions emerged, implemented through restrictive property deeds common throughout the United States, leading to a decline in Coronado's African American population by the early 1940s. A transformative moment occurred in 1944 with the construction of the Federal Housing Project, bringing nearly 3,000 residents to Coronado, including over 400 African American individuals and families. Despite ongoing challenges, this housing development remained until 1969, fostering a surprising diversity in Coronado compared to other cities in San Diego County. The era concluded with the demolition of the Housing Project coinciding with the opening of the Coronado Bridge. Since 1969, Coronado's African American population has been primarily connected to Navy families, retired military and non-military, and families who chose to make Coronado their home. The "An Island Looks Back" exhibit explores these remarkable yet often overlooked stories—both tragic and triumphant. It serves as a powerful reminder that African American history is an integral part of American history and Coronado history. CHA extends our deepest gratitude to the donors and advisory members whose support made this exhibit possible, including Kevin Ashley, May Brouhard, Bobby Brown, David Grant-Williams, Palma Lawrence Reed, James Love, Claudia Ludlow, Susan Marrinan, Fern Nelson, Yvette Porter Moore, Asante Sefa-Boakye, Jason Sevier, and Brad Willis. Their commitment to preserving and sharing these stories ensures that Coronado's rich history is accessible to all. This exhibit is made possible in part by the City of Coronado Community Grant. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook / Instagram For media inquiries, please contact Vickie Stone, vstone@coronadohistory.org, 619-435-7242.

On Never Gets Late Here, Shenseea takes the scope of dancehall even higher. And, yet, the Jamaican singer tells NPR that she's already looking forward: “Just look out for new music. We’re not stopping."

City and airport officials are preparing to remove street parking on Grape Street to increase the number of lanes from three to four.

Hurricane Beryl weakened slightly to a category 3 early Monday, the National Hurricane Center said. On Sunday, Beryl was the first-ever Atlantic hurricane to reach a Category 4 level in June.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter returned to Nashville to find a community of women determined to resurrect her career.

For three couples turned business owners, the saying “never mix business with pleasure” doesn’t apply.

The place is now known as Brick N Barn.

April's rate compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 4.8% for California and 3.5% for the United States during the same period.

The delay is a win for Trump, who is expected to be named the official GOP nominee for the 2024 presidential election later this month.