Category: Arts/Culture
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Mental Health: Opening Dialogue in the African Community
Bantu refugees have endured continuous marginalization in Somalia since their arrival as slaves from Bantu-speaking tribes in the 19th century. Even though they lived in Somalia for almost two centuries, the Bantu were still viewed and treated as foreigners and outsiders. The persecution of the Somali Bantu during the Civil War in the 1990’s…
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City Heights celebrates World Refugee Day
City Heights celebrated World Refugee Day at the Copley-Price YMCA on June 22nd, 2019. We talked with organizers and with Resilience Award recipient Jafferi Kyanza, youth counselor and co-founder of the San Diego African Youth Association.
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Origins of the City Heights Dia de los Muertos
Hermalinda Figueroa has many stories to tell. Among them is the story of how Dia de los Muertos in City Heights got started in City Heights. From growing the flowers to bringing performers, this annual celebration is helping preserve Mexican culture in this community. Recorded a the City Heights 2018 Dia de los Muertos celebration.
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English Learners Find their Voice through Film
Teacher Sheri Sevenbergen talks about her experinece partnering with the Media Arts Center San Diego in her classroom. Students from ten different countries learn English through filmmaking. In the process, they learn powerful skills and break through barriers. Read more at Speak City Heights http://www.speakcityheights.org Produced by the Media Arts Center San Diego Community Production…
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City Heights Leaders Fight For Five Years For Mural In Teralta Park
A handful of community leaders and residents have gathered in City Heights every few weeks for five years to try to get a mural painted in their neighborhood.