Category: Voices
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Little Saigon Stories at Fair at 44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKOj9iI8rLQ People gathered at the Fair at 44 on a winter afternoon to celebrate the opening of Little Saigon Stories, a collection of stories through photography and film honoring Vietnamese refugees and descendants living and working in San Diego’s Little Saigon District on El Cajon Boulevard. Spoken word artist Viet Mai hosted the evening, inviting…
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Mama’s Kitchen Sells 4,000 Pies To Feed The Critically Ill
One local charity sells 4,000 pies before Thanksgiving, hoping to raise $140,000 for those in need.
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Old Globe Helps Underserved Communities Tap Into Their Inner Playwrights
Plays written by residents in communities that don’t frequent the theater will appear on stage as part of a storytelling workshop that can lead to professional opportunities.
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San Diego County Has 17K More Youth Voters Than In 2016 — Here’s Why
During the 2014 midterm elections, 22 percent of millennials turned out to vote. This year, an estimated 63 percent of 18 and 19-year-olds alone plan to vote.
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Budget Cuts, Layoffs And Closures Hit Refugee-Serving Organizations
The administration’s recent announcement to slash refugee arrivals for this upcoming fiscal year is causing uncertainty for people overseas and also affecting organizations assisting newcomers in the U.S.