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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
This week, San Diegans can participate in weekly protests or take a hands-on cooking class. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted and reviewed each entry.
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Plus, San Diego has a packed schedule to celebrate Women’s History month. Sekon, everyone! Art has long been a way for people to carry pieces of home with them — across borders, languages and generations. With that in mind, we would like to invite you to join us at Doh
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Plus, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is monitoring San Diego activists. Third spaces offer a public, safe, alternative location for people to connect with each other outside of their homes, work or school. Around the world, a variety of places serve this role. Italy has its piazzas lined with tables to
Third Spaces
Nearing its first anniversary, the space has become a social hub within the Black Arts and Culture District. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Walking into The Block Club on Imperial Avenue, the space can feel completely different from one visit to the next. During Brushfire, it’
Police
The program provided identification cards and parking placards for journalists to aid in newsgathering. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey The San Diego Police Department recently ended its media identification program, notifying some credentialed journalists and current pending applicants that the program would cease to exist the
Ramadan
As the holy month begins, San Diego Muslims fast, pray and gather — all while maintaining school and work schedules. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Author’s Note: This story includes an interview with Imam Taha Hassane, who is married to Daylight Board Member Lallia Allali. With
Ramadan
San Diegans are spending the holy month leading bilingual storytimes at libraries, breaking their fast with events at local restaurants and making paper lanterns. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Ramadan began on Tuesday, and San Diego’s Muslim community is honoring the holy month of fasting,
Black History Month
With film screenings, crafting meetups and a weekend all about comics, here is how the region is celebrating the holiday. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan February is Black History Month, and over the next few weeks, San Diegans are honoring it through movie screenings, crafting events
Activism
While local activists are leading a rally in Teralta Park Friday afternoon, some businesses are closing their doors or donating to immigrant-focused nonprofits. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Many San Diegans are staying home from work and school, closing businesses or donating a portion of
LGBTQ+
As the hospital plans the closure of its Center for Gender Affirming Care, San Diegans have concerns over access to mental and physical health care for LGBTQ+ youth across the county and beyond. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs and Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan and Kate Morrissey More
Weekend Energy
This weekend, you can learn how to organize against San Diego Gas & Electric or propagate willow trees to stabilize a Lakeside riverbed. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan From a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Alex Pretti to the reopening of a garden at
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Plus, U.S. citizen siblings arrested by ICE while parked in a Mission Bay lot Starting this year, the second Sunday in November will be recognized as Kumeyaay People's Day in Chula Vista following a proclamation by Mayor John McCann last week. McCann presented the proclamation during a