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Not everyone who was part of rap's ascent gets included in its story. MC Sha-Rock, of the original Funky 4 and the Funky 4 + 1, reaffirms her role in hip-hop's formative years as the first woman MC.

This year is expected to set a record for the number of book bans by public school libraries, so many people are finding creative ways to make banned books available to young readers outside schools.

Our picks for visual art in the region this month: Tara Donovan at Quint ONE; Charles Glaubitz at San Diego Central Library Art Gallery; Sherin Guirguis at Candlewood Art Festival; Anna Stump at Mesa College Art Gallery; and Thao Huynh French at Hotel Z.

State agents say Smith was murdered. Interest in his case has spiked in part because of where he died: about 8 miles from where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death.

The National Women’s Soccer League embarks on its 11th season this weekend with players looking to capitalize on the excitement building ahead of the Women’s World Cup while also moving on from the turbulence of the last two seasons.

Ever since frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by several people in 2022, Arcade Fire's hometown scene has struggled with how to respond.

A man who coordinated a human smuggling operation that led to an Imperial County crash that killed 13 people and injured several others pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old Black man died at a Virginia mental health facility earlier this month. A grand jury indicted 10 deputies and hospital workers on charges of second-degree murder.

Due to a new Tennessee law limiting drag performances, many drag artists, as well as trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming musicians, worry about their prospects in Nashville and beyond.

A 6-week journey culminating with YOU on a virtual stage for an invited audience. Learn the art form of telling your story on stage! Bring your ideas, your experience and your talent. Then, write your story with the help of specific prompts you learn in this healing modality during the 6-week course. Each week you and your fellow classmates will have the opportunity to share your works in progress and revise to increase flow, add richness and create depth to your story. Together we will bring your scenes to life through the exploration of creating dynamic characters and using strong objectives. All levels of experience are welcome. This is a creative 6-week play shop where we’ll dive deeply, and Brenda will assist you in finding your message and the story you were meant to tell. Class culminates with a virtual showcase performance—Saturday, October 29 at 12 p.m. PST on Zoom! Be sure to get your $5 tickets early (Note: Class participants do not need to buy tickets). Buy Tickets Here! Short pieces developed and directed by Brenda Adelman.