Indigenous
Leaders of the new space hope to deepen culturally grounded support for Indigenous students while expanding connections across campus. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Wearing beaded mortarboards and moccasins, 11 students celebrated the culmination of their educational journeys at the Indigenous and American Indian Studies graduation
Arts
Last weekend, Force of July kept the summer breaking tradition alive through a full-day of contests. Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A local dance crew brought together over a hundred spectators and breaking competitors to their third annual Force of July breaking event in Civita
Weekend Energy
Support unhoused neighbors by building medical kits with the Panther Party of San Diego, or make new buds during a speed friending event. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey It’s time for another Weekend Energy — our weekly roundup of upcoming events! This week, we’ve got
Beyond the Border
Judge denies bond for Guatemalan man worried about colon cancer as his condition appears to have grown worse in recent court hearings. 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.
Immigration
The three U.S. citizens were charged with a felony count of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers, but they were released on their own recognizance pending further hearings in the cases. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Three U.S. citizens arrested by federal agents on
Newsletter
Full Force San Diego hosts its third annual Force of July breaking event at Civita Park this Saturday. Håfa adai everyone! Fourth of July traditions often consist of fireworks, barbecues and red, white and blue-themed everything. But for the breaking community in San Diego, the holiday weekend is all about
Weekend Energy
Find things to do this holiday weekend and early into next week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrisey Whether you want to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks displays or by participating in community protests, there’s lots happening around San Diego throughout the week.
CalFresh
Advocates worry that soft drinks, candy and other ultra-processed foods bought with government funds via EBT cards may be in his sights. Written by George B. Sánchez-Tello This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Gov. Gavin Newsom has long sought to make Californians
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
