KPBS Salutes Black History Month

Feb 1, 2005

Every February, as retailers stock Valentine’s cards and heart-shaped chachkas, a growing number of Americans observe another cultural event-Black History Month. But this holiday has not yet been sullied with commercialism. Celebrations that mark Black History Month do so for the sole purpose of recognizing the significance of African Americans in our communities.

At KPBS, we do this each February by honoring local heroes who make San Diego a better place. This year’s recipients are Jennie Hamilton, Freddie M. Jackson, Vincent W. Mudd, Reverend George Walker Smith, Cecil H. Steppe, John E. Warren and Gerri Warren.

And while KPBS features programs on African Americans throughout the year, the station also offers special features this month that recognize past and current events affecting African Americans. Below are Editor’s Picks for the month. For a complete listing of all KPBS’ Black History Month programs, visit kpbs.org.

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Please join us for “OPEN MIC” every 4th Monday of the month at 7pm. Share Poetry, Spoken Word, Comedy, Sing or Dance, play a Musical Instrument, Share projects, Magic Tricks, etc.. Ages 13-100. (except May, November, & December) Perform on stage, or be our audience. Performers, sign-in between 6:30 & 7pm. Everyone, $5.00 suggested Donation. Performers will get 7-12 minutes to perform, depending on how many performers we get on the night you sign up.

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THANKS so very much to all who were involved in making our June 22, 2024, JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION a wonderful success!

PLEASE Mark your calendar now, for next year’s ANNUAL Juneteenth; A Community Celebration – on SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025, 10:00am to 5:00pm., at “Gloria’s Mesa” Amphitheater, the opposite end of  Chollas Lake Park. 6050 College Grove Dr., San Diego, CA 92115

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UPDATED – “Lifetime Contract”: “OPEN AUDITIONS” Dec. 7 & 8, 2024 from 11am to 2pm. Need: 2 Female actors 35-70 &  1 caucasian Male actor, age 23-35. ALL AUDITIONS will be reading from the script. Please bring Headshot, Resume & Rehearsal conflicts. Must be available for the FULL RUN of the Show. Location: Community Actors Theatre – 2957 54th. Street – San Diego, CA 92105 Please bring your questions to the audition(s). Thanks!