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Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 8 a.m. on KPBS 2. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the program features the personal stories of the 2023 recipients of the only national juried prize for literature that confronts racism and explores diversity. This year's honorees include Geraldine Brooks, Lan Samantha Chang, Matthew F. Delmont, Saeed Jones, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault. Members of the Anisfield-Wolf jury include chairman Henry Louis Gates, Jr., poet Rita Dove, novelist Joyce Carol Oates, and psychologist Steven Pinker.

Belly Up presents Elohim Amassing over 600+ million streams worldwide, Elohim is the entire package—singer, songwriter, musician, DJ, andproducer, with a unique and intriguing vision for her project. The artist’s openness and ability to detail her personalexperiences with mentalhealth through music have led to her being an inspiration to others around the world. Theyalso serve as a reminder to listeners that they too can overcome the darkest of mental health struggles.Elohim has notable collaborations with Skrillex, Big Freedia, Marshmello, Party Favor, NITTI, Felix Cartal, and BigGigantic. Elohim has played at festivals including Coachella, Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, EDC Mexico, Hangout,HARD, and many others. With an album set to be released later this year and major festival and DJ show slotsacross the continent, 2023 is set to be a big year for Elohim. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Writer and podcaster Kara Swisher wrote her memoir, Burn Book, about her disillusionment with many tech moguls. It recounts more than three decades covering the tech industry.

Join the Blue Water Film Festival for an outdoor screening & after party at the Freedom Boat Club of San Diego! Tickets are $20. 7:30 PM - Doors Open 8 PM - Screening of "WHALE WISDOM" by Director Rick Rosenthal 9 PM - After Party with open bar and live music from Will Thoren and Tra'Zae Clinton The 2022 Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) presented by the Blue Water Institute, is set for its third year from June 2 - June 5. Held each year in celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day, BWFF will screen eighteen feature films, fifteen short films and two animated films--35 films in all, one world premiere; 12 int’l premiere and the remaining California premieres. BWFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Learn more at bluewaterfilmfestival.org. Blue Water Film Festival is on Facebook + Instagram

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to travel to China at a time when U.S. executives and investors are facing increasing uncertainty and risk doing business there.

Mundi the African elephant was the pride of Puerto Rico's only zoo. But her fate became entangled in the island's recent struggles with natural disasters and a debilitating debt crisis.

COVID-19 activity remains high in San Diego County Friday, the Health and Human Services Agency reported, but antiviral pills and monoclonal antibodies can help with treatment to avoid getting severe symptoms.

Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old who identified as nonbinary, got into an altercation with three girls in an Owasso High School bathroom who were picking on Benedict and some friends.

Art makes a very special gift! There will be a holiday art festival open to the public on Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th from 2:00pm-6:00pm. The displaying artists are Margot Wallace, painter & Sergey Gornushkin, sculptor. Come out and see some great artwork with live seasonal sounds. There will be refreshments served at the studio. RSVP to Art@watercolorsbywally.com or sandiegosculptorsguild@gmail.com Please wear a mask and stay distanced for your safety. Address: 16950 Via De Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, Ca 92067. Next door to RSF post office Free parking