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
From food and beverage tastings to art exhibit openings, here are some ways to enjoy your weekend away from downtown Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey It might be San Diego Comic-Con weekend, but that doesn’t mean every local wants to wade through the crowds of
Comic-Con
With a variety of pop-ups, panels, fashion shows and concerts, there’s plenty to do this week without a badge for the annual pop culture celebration. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Tickets for San Diego Comic-Con may be long sold out, but there are still plenty
LGBTQ+
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
Newsletter
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
Weekend Energy
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
Immigration
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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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
Juneteenth
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
Immigration
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
Redlining
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
Newsletter
Plus, a coalition of Kumeyaay tribes has launched a new nonprofit to reduce violent crimes against Indigenous communities. Sekon (Hello), everyone, Last Friday, the Daylight San Diego team held our very first board meeting — a major milestone in building our nonprofit newsroom. Our discussion focused on our preliminary budget, long-term
Indigenous
At an inaugural summit at Viejas Casino, organizers with the new nonprofit MMIP San Diego called for better collaboration between tribal, local and federal governments in the ongoing effort to reduce rates of violent crimes against Native people. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Faced with disproportionately