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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers. With few clues to guide him, Gates introduces them to ancestors they've never known revealing connections to key moments in history.

Join Women’s Empowerment International (WE) for an afternoon celebrating women’s strength and resilience at the Empowered WE Rise Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the beautiful Torrey Pines area at The Alexandria. Tickets include: delicious food by renowned, on-site restaurant, Farmer & The Seahorse, and drinks; live music; access to the Maker Fair with local women entrepreneurs from WE-supported grant partner programs; silent and live auctions; and, an inspiring program including a keynote by Maya Madsen, founder and CEO of Maya's Cookies, America's #1 Black-owned, vegan gourmet cookie company. For more information, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit here. All event proceeds benefit WE grants distributed to our partner programs in San Diego and internationally, supporting economic empowerment programs for women experiencing poverty. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.

Alden Global Capital, The San Diego Union-Tribune’s new owner, quietly ceased publication of the UT En Español, ending a nearly 25-year run.

President Joe Biden is spotlighting his efforts to cancel billions of dollars in student debt as he ramps up his reelection campaign.

In all, Trump spoke for less than a minute. He answered "100 percent" when asked if he stood by his deposition in which he called Carroll a liar. Closing arguments in the case are set for Friday.

Incoming NPR CEO Katherine Maher has a background in tech and world affairs. She says the network's mission fits neatly with her advocacy of the free flow of information in expanding democracy.

The influence operation identified by Graphika researchers involved a network of more than 800 fake Facebook accounts that reposted Chinese-language TikTok and YouTube videos about Taiwanese politics.

Mayor Todd Gloria Friday revealed his proposed $5.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2025.

San Diego officials were warned about negative impacts of towing vehicles for reasons unrelated to public safety. Months later, not much has changed.