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In hip-hop, unwritten rules have forced Black women and queer artists to fight for space. Can the genre's rule-breakers push their way to the center, while pushing the culture forward?

NPR Poet in Residence Kwame Alexander asked listeners to write a poem about napping. We received 1,200 poems that talked about the importance of rest and relaxation.

"Some of the greatest storytelling has been in video gaming," says The Last of Us actor Merle Dandridge. But it took decades for games to realize that potential and for Hollywood to do it justice.

'Cyrano' is one of a trio of new movie musicals recently nominated for Oscars

Oh, to be talented. Oh, to be inspired. To find purpose in place for posterity. To live among the blossoms and breeze of this world, capturing scenes in painting is love. It is a gift. It is humanity communicating to future generations. Welcome to Blossoms and Breeze, an art show that does more than introducing paintings. It lauds the humanity of the talented. La Playa Gallery is proud to introduce painters Rebecca Noelle, Cate Dudley, Cathy Carey, and sculptor Jon Koehler. Each of these artists comes to us with a powerful worldview. A wine and cheese reception will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our artists. Mark your calendar today for this important show. Get inspired, grasp the imagination, or just stop by for a glass of wine and a taste of aspirational thought. Follow La Playa Art Gallery on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Justice Department officials have launched an investigation into the bank amid growing questions about who shares responsibility for the largest bank failure since the 2008 collapse.

An evening with local author and nonprofit expert Pat Libby. Get a behind the scenes look into how everyday citizens can make or change laws, with real stories of inspiration and triumph. Using humor and relatable stories, Pat shares how anyone with passion for a cause can learn to successfully pass and change laws using the time-tested tools in "The Empowered Citizens Guide: 10 Steps to Passing a Law that Matters to You" (Oxford University Press). By the end of the evening, you’ll be convinced that you can make change in your community using the book as your guide! Ticket holders have the option to receive a copy of The Empowered Citizens Guide, included with your ticket. One of the nation’s leading experts on citizen lobbying campaigns, Pat has made it her mission to teach people – in a funny and engaging way – how to make change through the legislative process. Her 10-step lobbying model – which she created while leading a nonprofit organization – has been used by novice citizen activists throughout the country to pass a slew of new laws, including many in California. A long-time nonprofit leader and self-described “recovering academic”, she is also author of The Lobbying Strategy Handbook, second edition (Oxford) and Cases in Nonprofit Management (SAGE). In addition to the book talk, audience members will have opportunities to ask Pat questions about anything related to the topic from current political quagmires to supreme court decisions to best practices for new and experienced advocates. There will also be resources available to connect audience members with local advocacy efforts. This event is presented in partnership with The Nonprofit Institute, League of Women Voters of San Diego, San Diego Audubon Society, The California Endowment, Leaders 20/20, SanDiego350, and Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego. WHEN | Thursday, September 15, 2022 • This event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE | Mother Rosalie Hill Hall • 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, California 92110 ADMISSION |Tickets can be purchased here! • General admission: $15 • General admission + book: $20 Click here for more information about this event!

Eleanor Catton's novel centers on young members of an radical environmental rights group who wind up entangled with a billionaire drone manufacturer. Our critic devoured all 400+ pages in two days.

Patricia Velázquez spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. But when she was questioned about sexism in the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something new.