Audy McAfee
Arts & Culture ReporterAudy McAfee is an arts and culture reporter at KPBS and a 2025 California Local News fellow. She covers topics ranging from the history of drag to incarcerated peoples rights.
Audy has a master’s in journalism from UC Berkeley and a bachelor's in literature from UC Santa Cruz.
She is thrilled to become part of San Diego's community and to report on the exciting happenings in the region. When Audy isn't reporting she is probably hanging out with her cats or searching for a new Italian food place to try.
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Founder Jamie Broadnax said the meetup celebrates Black women in fandom while welcoming anyone who loves geek culture.
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Artist Jiyan Rios Zandi built Local Brown Baby as an online space exploring her Mexican and Kurdish heritage. After more than nine years, that community now has a permanent home in Barrio Logan.
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The San Diego Black Arts and Culture District is reviving the spirit of the historic Encanto Street Fair with the Encanto Block Party Music Festival, celebrating local artists, businesses and community.
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San Diego native Andy Acosta stars in San Diego Opera's production of "Fellow Travelers," an acclaimed opera exploring love, identity and the Lavender Scare.
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KPBS arts reporter Audy McAfee and her partner, Miles Price, moved to San Diego nine months ago. In this Price of San Diego story, they set out to see whether they could enjoy a day at the San Diego County Fair for under $200.
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Juneteenth began as a celebration of Black people’s liberation after the Civil War and now serves as a day for community reflection, education and celebration.
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