Lauren J. Mapp (She/her/akaónha) is a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) reporter who has covered Indigenous communities, caregiving, senior care, art, music, travel, the restaurant industry and culinary traditions since 2005. Most recently, she was a staff reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, but previously worked for several other newsrooms in San Diego County and Akwesasne, NY, including inewsource, Times of San Diego, North Coast Current, Indian Time and The People's Voice.
Weekend Energy
Workshops, festivals and community gatherings this week offer opportunities to make art outside, listen to live music and get involved in activism. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey This week, San Diego has a workshop on making collages to celebrate multicultural identities, a networking night at Mid-City
Community
Nearly 20 people collected broken glass, chip bags and other waste in an effort to spark lasting community change. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Braving the 87-degree weather, Roosevelt Williams III and his 4-year-old son spent their Sunday afternoon picking up trash alongside Euclid Avenue. When
Workforce
The 17 organizations will use the funding to support internships, apprenticeships and job training for people ages 18 to 26. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan A group of 17 nonprofits in San Diego will receive $6 million to support efforts to improve employment opportunities for youth,
nonprofits
The newly formed San Diego Solidarity Network is pushing for flexible funding to keep essential services available and staff on the payroll. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Reeling from sweeping grant cuts under the Trump administration, San Diego nonprofit leaders and staff will gather tonight in
Comic-Con
While conventions and comic book publishing have become more diverse in recent years, there’s still more work to be done. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan With a regal air and flawless posture, James Powell strode through the exhibition floor at San Diego Comic-Con last month,
Weekend Energy
San Diegans can find community health, arts, food and activism across the county this weekend. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey You can discuss eliminating exclusionary housing policies over pastries, enjoy a night of silent movies set to live organ music and taste vegan foods in Oceanside
Newsletter
Plus, find local events in our latest Weekend Energy calendar It’s finally the day of our launch party! If you still haven’t reserved tickets, you can still do so up until it starts at 6:30. After that, tickets will be available at the door until we hit
Weekend Energy
Challenge injustice with events tackling Islamophobia, honoring cross-border friendship and building community resilience. Story by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From swapping kids’ clothing while discussing democracy and finding better ways to challenge Islamaphobia to celebrating the 54th anniversary of Friendship Park, this weekend in San Diego County
Newsletter
Plus, some detainees are pursuing deportation under ICE pressure, and youth reporters cover connections between science and pop culture at Comic-Con. Sekon everyone! Our launch party for Daylight San Diego is only a week away, so it’s time to talk about some of the items that will be available
Comic-Con
Teen girls in the BE WiSE program interviewed scientists, engineers and pop culture creators during a hands-on science communication workshop through the Fleet Science Center. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Author’s Note: Mapp volunteered as a journalism mentor to help guide the young reporters during
Weekend Energy
Whether you’re planting or painting, there are plenty of ways to engage and unwind this weekend. Compiled by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From family gardening and art receptions, to powerful conversations and an outdoor film screening in Chicano Park, here are some options of what to
Comic-Con
Conversations about missing and murdered Indigenous women, tribal sovereignty and federal recognition showed how modern art forms can uplift social issues. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Indigenous comic book artists, writers and fans came together for an evening of panels during the inaugural Indigi-Con in downtown