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The statue was months in the making. Upon its unveiling Sunday, fans suggested it looks more like former professional boxer George Foreman and Matrix actor Laurence Fishburne.

Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and her husband, rapper/producer Kasseem Dean are also art collectors. A new exhibition highlights the contemporary Black artists who've caught their attention.

The Hill Street Country Club is proud to stand in solidarity with artists for humanity and liberation. We are committed to reimagining a world where families are safe from the impacts of greed and war. It is with this vision that we invite you to our new monthly poetry gathering, Lyric and Liberation. The first installment of this event will feature readings, an open mic, and a space to unite voices in solidarity with Palestine. We are honored to have Jason Magabo Perez and Karla Cordero co-hosting. Perez is an associate professor and director of ethnic studies at California State University San Marcos and is currently serving as the Poet Laureate of San Diego. Cordero is a Chicana poet, educator, author, and executive director of Glassless Minds, a 501 (c)(3) corporation that facilitates and fosters constructive emotional outlets and personal expression in an accepting and safe space for teenagers and young adults. The event will be held in person and broadcast on Instagram Live, ensuring that our message of peace and unity reaches as many hearts as possible. Your presence and participation will enrich the conversation and strengthen our community. If you have poems you’d like to read, please bring them. When: Jan. 11, 2024 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. In Person: 530 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, Calif. 92054 Online: Instagram.com/thehillstreetcountryclub Price: FREE We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the transformative power of poetry. Look for future Lyric and Liberation poetry events on the second Thursday of the month. We hope this new year brings collective peace, liberation, healing and above all, a ceasefire - Free Palestine. About the HSCC The Hill Street Country Club seeks to create an inclusive, diverse art culture for the socioeconomic landscape of North County San Diego. We strive to provide an art outlet for our community. Our building is wheelchair accessible with everything you need on one level. We have one gender neutral, single occupancy, ADA compliant bathroom. Please be mindful of the line behind you when using the bathroom. Service animals are permitted but please leave pets at home. To keep our gathering as safe as possible, we will have masks and hand sanitizer freely available. If you have any questions regarding The Hill Street Country Club or this event, please contact dianh@thehillstreetcountryclub.org.

Two Morning Edition teams drove hundreds of miles around the state to gauge how residents in this critical swing state feel about VP Harris and former President Donald Trump. Here’s what they told us.

Join us for a stimulating presentation and discussion on Buddhist arts and its global presence. As Buddhism spread from India to the rest of the world in the 6th century BCE and evolved in each host country, Buddhist visual art followed in its footstep. The speaker, Venerable Man Kuang, is one of the editors of the 20 volume Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts, the first comprehensive compilation of Buddhist art in the world covering architecture, grottoes, sculpture, paintings, crafts, and calligraphy. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

This annual film festival offers an Italian perspective on climate change, patriarchy, immigration and of course, love.

In Pennsylvania — a pivotal state in this year's tight election — Puerto Ricans wield significant clout. A comedian at a Trump rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

Stream "Hands Performance" on Black Public Media’s YouTube channel. Being, an AI in a non-binary robot body, journeys through space as they transition seamlessly between signing and dance, their movements express a uniquely Black and Queer non-verbal vernacular. The film combines stunning visuals with a highly energetic score filled with booming bass, synthetic snares, claps, and glitches, resulting in a futuristic sonic experience.

Celebrate a day of arts and cultural diversity in City Heights, a vibrant San Diego community. This is a free, family-family event packed with talents and delights in the forms of Fern Street Circus, the Chanh Kien Lion Dancers, interactive drumming and parade with Drummers Without Borders, maskmaking with San Diego Guild of Puppetry, hatmaking with the Mad Hatter, face painting, the San Diego Ballet, Tap in with Claudia Gomez, and Rick and Friends, musicians, a Vietnamese youth dance group, and African drumming. The stage is hopping from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jackie, from Agenda San Diego will emcee. There will be seven food trucks, and booths offering information on services from the community, and more.

Melody, Magic, Song and Strife Exclusive public viewing of “The Magic Hummingbird – El Colibrí Mágico” Opera Synopsis: A modern retelling of Saint Francis set on the San Diego/Tijuana border. The story follows three San Diego rockers transformed by plant spirits, joining Central American refugees on a magical journey. The music, inspired by Gershwin and Bernstein, echoes the fantastical elements akin to Harry Potter. Parking: Digital Gym at Media Arts Center For more information visit: nweamo.org