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Black Violin’s Wil Baptiste on Blending Genres, Purpose, and Finding Your Voice

Black Violin returns to San Diego to perform at ArtPower UCSD on Friday, April 17 As one half of the genre-defying duo Black Violin, Wil Baptiste has spent more than two decades reshaping expectations of what string music can sound like. Blending classical training with hip-hop influences, the group has built a sound—and a live show—that is as high-energy […]

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San Diego: Celebration of Legacy, Leadership, and Excellence at the 39th Annual Achievers Program An Affair of Honor

The San Diego (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated proudly invites the community to experience an afternoon steeped in legacy, purpose, and promise as we celebrate the 39th Annual Achievers Program—An Affair of Honor. On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM, the elegant Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter came alive with the brilliance of

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San Diego: Pre-screening for MJ The Musical, Releases in Theaters April 24

HIS STORY BEGINS IN THEATERS AND IMAX APRIL 24TH The Chocolate Voice in partnership with Allied Global Marketing on behalf of Lions Gate, will host a complimentary screening! This will be an eventized screening with music, a host, a photo opportunity, and prizes! Guests are encouraged to come in their best 80’s inspired outfits. There may even be an MJ dance off

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YOU, ME & TUSCANY, Releases in theaters April 10th! 

Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be. From Will Packer, the blockbuster producer of Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, and ten movies that have opened No. 1 at the U.S. box office—including Night School, This Christmas and Think Like a Man—comes a delicious romantic comedy about one little lie, one large Italian villa, and two people getting

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Mama’s Kitchen Delivers Its 14 Millionth Meal—One Story at a Time

Some moments don’t knock… they arrive wrapped in purpose. Today, on March 26, 2026, something beautiful unfolded at Parkwoods Condominiums in Chula Vista, CA,  A quiet act of service turned into a powerful reminder of what love in action truly looks like. Mama’s Kitchen—the heartbeat behind medically tailored meals for those facing serious illness—celebrated an

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Returns to North America –Limited Engagement in San Diego

Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American tour presented by Disney in over 25 years. The beloved Broadway musical will play a limited one-week engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre, July 7–12. Based on the 1991 Academy Award®-winning animated film, Beauty

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Fair kicks off community participation season at Central Library

The 2026 San Diego County Fair officially kicked off its community participation season on Thursday, February 26, at the San Diego Central Library. The downtown venue was selected to highlight the Fair’s 2026 theme, “Once Upon A Fair,” which celebrates storytelling, literacy, and literature. “It’s a theme that makes perfect sense for us, and it’s

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The nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Luther Vandross, Lauren Hill, Mariah Carey, New Edition

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just dropped its Class of 2026 nominations, and ya’ll… the culture is not just in the building — it is the building. We’re talking grown-folk anthems. Block-party royalty. Silk shirts. Gold plaques. Speakers knocking in ‘94 energy. On the ballot this year: Now let’s be clear. To qualify, artists had to drop

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Alzheimer’s & Caregiving in Black Communities

Cognitive Decline Disproportionately Affects Black Americans–Why This is Happening and How You Can Help Black History Month is a time to celebrate the culture and contributions of Black Americans. However, these celebrations are also an opportunity to examine the disparities many Black Americans experience, especially when it comes to their cognitive health. Though wider American

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Women of Color Unite Host Private Screening of ‘Cross’ Season 2 at Jamul Casino

It was an incredible night—full of energy, celebration, and powerful storytelling! Over the weekend, the creators of Women of Color Unite, in partnership with Jamul Casino and Blue Monday Productions, hosted an exclusive Amazon Prime “Cross” Season 2 Watch Party—and it did not disappoint. Guests were treated to complimentary drinks and delicious bites, along with sleek black gift

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