Immigration
San Diegans marched under the scalding heat to show support for immigrants in the community. Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Kate Morrissey Dozens of San Diegans marched under the scalding heat in El Cajon on Saturday to show support for immigrants in the community. The march started in
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Plus, religious leaders escort immigrants leaving court and surfers reclaim the water for Juneteenth. It’s finally summer, which means more beach days, cookouts, hikes and pool hangs. While San Diego isn’t hitting the extreme temperatures seen elsewhere in the country this week, it’s always a good idea
Weekend Energy
This week, community-powered events focus on organizing, creating art and celebrating local music. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From community activism in El Cajon to a hands-on art workshop at the Mingei International Museum, San Diego County is buzzing with events this week. Whether you want
Juneteenth
Black and Brown San Diegans reclaimed ocean access during the Paddle for Peace celebration in La Jolla Shores, challenging a history of exclusion. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey A few dozen kids and adults climbed atop surfboards and powered through rounds of burpees under a slightly
Immigration
The interfaith delegation sought to add a layer of protection as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrests continue in courthouses, schools and churches across the country. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey A delegation of religious leaders attended immigration hearings in downtown San Diego on Friday to honor
Beyond the Border
Many are fighting to keep their court cases open so that they can still request asylum. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Beyond the Border brings you human stories about the U.S. immigration system through original reporting
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Plus, a run-down of Juneteenth festivities in San Diego and a road closing protest against ICE. Today is Juneteenth, the annual celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. While most forms of slavery in America ended in the 1860s, there are still enslaved people to this day
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From surf lessons to neighborhood festivals, here are ways San Diegans are celebrating Liberation Day this year. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diegans are gearing up for Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of most forms of legal slavery in the United States, and are
In an act of civil disobedience, the protesters blocked the street that leads to the immigration detention facility to block employees from leaving and buses of detainees from arriving. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Several dozen people gathered outside Otay Mesa Detention Center on Friday afternoon
Whether you visit one of San Diego’s haunted landmarks or get a flash tattoo, there are several ways to start your weekend off with a little on-theme fun. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey It’s Friday the 13th, a day when the superstitious avoid black
Plus, a running group for queer women and immigration arrests at court hearings. Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, Protests against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are growing across San Diego County as the federal agency ramps up arrests. An ICE raid at the South Park restaurant Buona
The Guatemalan man told officials that he had colon cancer when he first arrived at Otay Mesa Detention Center, according to his medical records. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Beyond the Border brings you human stories about
Legal advocates say detention policies erode due process, turning attending hearings into a high-stakes trap. Written by Marco Guajardo, Edited by Kate Morrissey Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have arrested people in the hallways of the San Diego Immigration Court every day for more than two weeks in what advocates
Through LEZ Run SD, founder Brittany Page fosters a healthy bonding experience through weekly runs and walks. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp “Happy Thursday, everyone!” Brittany Page announced to the people at Little Bird Brewing, patting everyone she passed on the back as she walked around.
Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, networks formed to welcome Vietnamese families continue to serve new groups of refugees — from Afghans to Congolese. Saludos a todes (Greetings everyone), Fifty years ago, tens of thousands of Vietnamese refugees arrived at Camp Pendleton after the fall of Saigon. The organizations that
The ethnic minority group from Afghanistan has faced persecution for much of its history, but on Sunday its members focused on joy Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Sounds of tanpuras, harmoniums and tablas echoed across the park by Liberty Station on Sunday as San Diego'
This year, experience a wide range of LGBTQ+-centered events — from cross-border festivals to NorCal getaways Written by Marco Guajardo, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp San Diego and Tijuana are set to celebrate Pride, hosting a range of LGBTQ+-centered events throughout June and July. Pride Month honors the history,
Sharia’s Closet provides free, quality clothing for people in need Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Kate Morrissey A volunteer in a room filled with shelves, bins and racks of women's clothes on a recent Friday glanced at the Emergency Clothing Request Form in her hand — among
Plus, a dragon boat race festival and a school nurse making a difference with periods Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, When I was a young reporter, covering the immigration beat during the first Trump administration, I attended an Immortal Technique concert. I still remember the moment when he began