LGBTQ+
Thousands flock to Hillcrest for San Diego Pride parade
Colorful floats, waving flags and fierce fashion filled the streets in a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ joy and resilience. Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp
Brittany Cruz-Fejeran
Brittany Cruz-Fejeran (she/her/hers) is a CHamoru award-winning photojournalist in San Diego. She has bylines in CalMatters, Voice of San Diego, The Southwestern Sun, inewsource and The San Diego Union-Tribune. A recent San Diego State University graduate, Cruz-Fejeran started her freelancing career while attending college. She was the photo editor and staff member for the school’s student newspaper, The Daily Aztec.
LGBTQ+
Faith and Pride shine bright at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
Hundreds gather for Light Up the Cathedral, the 10th annual interfaith service uplifting LGBTQ+ voices across San Diego’s religious communities. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Rainbow-colored lights illuminated St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral after hundreds of people sang, prayed and gathered there for the 10th
Capital & Main
Tortured by the Taliban, locked up in the U.S.
The increasingly opaque path for protection adopted by Trump leaves those who fled their homeland with little hope. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. When Mohamad presented his evidence about how the Taliban had tortured him because of
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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Newsletter: Force of July keeps summer dance battle tradition alive
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
Immigration
Community rally held to support immigrants in El Cajon
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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Newsletter: Stay cool, safe and sun-ready this summer in San Diego
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
Juneteenth
Yoga, surfing and pilates lessons bring flow to seaside Juneteenth festival
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
Religious leaders escort immigrants leaving court hearings in act of solidarity
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
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Newsletter: Protests against ICE growing in San Diego
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
LGBTQ+
Running club creates community for queer women and nonbinary folks in San Diego
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.
LGBTQ+
Celebrate Pride Month with events throughout June and July across San Diego County
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,