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The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is now accepting applications for its upcoming leadership conference. YLA is a transformative one-day workshop designed to empower and educate LGBTQ+ youth, their parents, caregivers, and educators. Through engaging discussions, outdoor activities, and team-building exercises, participants will gain valuable knowledge on LGBT history, youth advocacy, higher education, and civic engagement. The Youth Leadership Academy will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the SSDCCE ECC Campus, located at 4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113. Applications are open to all middle and high school-aged youth interested in learning, growing, and connecting with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. To cater to diverse needs and roles, separate workshops will be offered with a focus on the following key areas: Building resilience & self-confidence / Mental health & wellness Communication & advocacy / LGBTQ+ rights & policies Leadership development / Building inclusive community Managing an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom By participating in YLA, attendees will acquire essential tools and resources to thrive as leaders and build inclusive, supportive communities. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – apply for the Youth Leadership Academy today and embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment! San Diego LGBT Pride is accepting applications until Nov 2, 2024. Youth Leadership Academy attendees at at a table “I learned how to be a leader in my community from listening to the panelists of elected officials, business people, and students who are out in our community talking about their stories,” said Jay Sieber, freshman at San Diego High School. “When I first did the Youth Leadership Academy, I met so many new friends that I still have to this day.” Visit: Pride Youth Leadership Academy San Diego Pride on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to groove and elevate your Fridays to a whole new level at Topside Terrace - Hotel Republic San Diego’s spectacular rooftop bar! Join us for an electrifying night of music and non-stop beats as our sensational DJs take the stage every Friday! With panoramic city views, delicious cocktails, and an unforgettable atmosphere, Topside Terrace is the ultimate party destination! Don’t miss out - see you on the rooftop every Friday! This week, sounds by DJ Dominik Wintner! Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.

After years of ignoring indigenous peoples, the U.S. environmental movement has embraced them as partners in protecting the integrity of ecosystems and as teachers in modeling a truly sustainable lifestyle. What are some of the traditions of earth care that the Kumeyaay lived out for thousands of years here in San Diego County and how did those practices grow out of their religion? For this FREE event sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice, former ICEJ Chairperson Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson will interview several members of the Kumeyaay nation including eco-justice activists Bobby Wallace and Sarahmarie Llyemewaa Redfern. Mr. Wallace and Ms. Redfern will also reflect on their life journeys as activists, direct us toward local eco-justice issues, and address what true justice from the U.S. might look like for the Indigenous. Join us on Thurs. June 27 at 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Southeastern Live Well Center, 5101 Market St. San Diego. We also hope to livestream this event (part of ICEJ’s Advancing Earth Justice series)–stay tuned for more details. Contact Phil Petrie at phil@icejsd.org or (619) 776-1013 or visit: sandiego350.org

Policy experts say if the federal government cuts Medicaid by 10%, more than 100,000 San Diego County residents could lost Medi-Cal health insurance.

Cole Roussos is a San Diego guitarist and musician skilled at all forms of music. His exciting trios create an energetic atmosphere enjoyed by all.

Dr. Kiran Shinde will offer insights on public spaces and public art in Pune – a bustling metro in India, to illustrate how artists, designers, architects and built-environment professionals can contribute to the production of visual culture in a city. He will present several public projects that his team has implemented in Pune to inspire students and staff from different disciplines to take active roles in promoting better visual culture in their cities. He is the founder of Pune Biennale- a festival of art, design and architecture – and has organized three successful editions of Pune Biennale in 2013, 2015 and 2017 in partnership with Pune Municipal Corporation. Drawing on several projects, he will discuss a range of topics around grass-roots activism, social art, stakeholder engagement and conceptualizing projects to improve aesthetics in public spaces using public art and co-creation in cultural production. Co-Sponsored by the Global Commitment Committee Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cities-and-cultural-production-in-the-developing-world-tickets-976492343887

This season of the Apple TV+ show has found new ways to explore subjugation. Next season, we need answers about logistics.

The Downtown Chula Vista Association is thrilled to welcome back the 4th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, November 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friends and family of all ages are welcome to experience the vibrant and heartwarming tradition of cherishing the memories of our departed loved ones. Set against the backdrop of Downtown Chula Vista, the Día de los Muertos Celebration promises an array of activations such as a community altar, Las Jefas market with curated bites, sips, and goods, an altar contest, live music, a car show, dance performances, kids activities, and much more. Similar to years past, the public is invited to take part in the altar building contest which will be judged and voted on based on who had the best altar towards the end of the event. The best altars will win special prizes, so start preparing now! To sign-up for the contest, please click here. Visit: https://downtownchulavista.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration Downtown Chula Vista on Instagram and Facebook

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.