New Exhibitions Focus on Black Photographers, Women of Abstract Impressionism
New exhibitions opening this month at the San Diego Museum of Art celebrate two often overlooked…
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Initials NASSCO Ship Named in His Honor
Civil rights icon John Lewis welded his initials into the keel plate of the first…
California’s New Boardroom Diversity Law Likely to Face Legal Challenges
When Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a measure that made California the first state…
Civil Rights Icon at Morse: John Lewis Exhorts Students to ‘Never Give Up!’
Nate Powell, illustrator of the graphic memoirs “March,“ said Friday that some students learn only…
NASSCO Begins Building First of Six John Lewis-Class Navy Oilers
The first steel was cut at General Dynamics NASSCO Thursday for the lead ship in…
Opinion: The Humor—and Deadly Seriousness—of Democratic Elections
Californians will go the polls on Tuesday, with a record percentage of eligible voters registered…
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis to Be UC San Diego Commencement Speaker
For a second year in a row, UC San Diego has chosen a civil rights…
Sen. Harris: MLK Day Is Reminder to ‘Fight for The Ideals of Our Country’
To California Sen. Kamala Harris, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is “a day to recognize…
Kentucky Eyed as Model for Reforming California’s Costly Bail System
It’s rare that a California lawmaker seeking a policy model to follow would turn to…
San Diego’s 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is Sunday
The 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is scheduled Sunday in downtown San Diego…
Civil Rights Leader West Hails Finland for ‘Zee-Roe’ Charter Schools
America could learn from Finland when it comes to charter schools, civil rights leader Cornel…
‘Blueprints’ Tells Forgotten Civil Rights Story at La Jolla Playhouse
One part inspiration, one part indignation. “Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin”…
Politico Seeks Civil Rights Review in Botched DEA Detention
A Southern California congressman on Tuesday called on the U.S. Department of Justice to open…
Exhibit Commemorating Selma March Opens at USD
A photography exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march from Selma…
