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The Legacy of Larry Baza, San Diego Activist and Arts Advocate
A prominent advocate for the arts, BIPOC and LGBTQ causes, Larry Baza served on San Diego's Commission for Arts and Culture and was later appointed to the California Arts Council in 2016.

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Southland Sessions
A New Case Study House Puts Black Architecture on Display in Watts
On a triangle-shaped lot near the historic Watts Towers and the beloved Watts Towers Arts Center, a new mixed-use project is underway to draw people from all over the city and beyond to experience the Black aesthetic through architecture.

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How Linda Ronstadt Continues to Inspire New Generations of Musicians
Linda Ronstadt is an icon in music, and she continues to use her fame to open doors for generations of musicians of Mexican American heritage and beyond.

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How Authors Are Reaching Book Lovers in the Age of COVID-19
Without in-person events to launch their new books, authors are touring virtually.

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The Rise of the Female Mariachi: A Brief History
With mainstream exposure and a growing fan base, female mariachis are making significant inroads in the historically male-dominated music genre.

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Auntie Sewing Squad Bonds Multiple Generations Together to Fight COVID-19
The Auntie Sewing Squad is a multi-generational network of 800-plus home sewers making face masks for vulnerable populations without access to them.