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San Diego Black Arts and Culture District rebuilds from flooding, one year later

KPBS Midday Edition
KPBS Midday Edition
Episode • Jan 23 • 45m

One year ago, business owners, artists, cultural workers and community members in Southeast San Diego were gearing up to celebrate Black History Month in the newly designated San Diego Black Arts and Culture District. Then floodwaters devastated the area and affected many businesses along Imperial Avenue, where the district is located.

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The arts community is still rebuilding from the devastation left behind by the floods. We hear from two arts organizations in the district about how they were affected and how they are continuing to move forward, one year later.

Then, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando previews local film festivals and other arts and culture events with an organizer.

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