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A dancer performs in a breaking competition outside in a park.

Arts

Summer dance battle competition continues for third year

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

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San Diego's redlining legacy revealed through ‘Beyond the Line’ art and storytelling

Filmmaker Rose Sanchez shows how systemic racism impacts home purchasing as part of her residency for the San Diego Made Factory. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey A three-part event series is spotlighting how redlining and systemic racism continue to shape homeownership in San Diego. Created by

Four women wearing purple, patterned skirts, white shirts and flowers in their hair dance in front of a tree on the grass at an event with people sitting in the background

Culture

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Heritage Month with events across San Diego

From film screenings to dragon boat racing, San Diego’s May calendar is packed with ways to connect with Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Update: This story was updated on May 16, 2025 to reflect that the 50th