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The Indian American Essayist Who Championed Social Justice and Feminism
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The Jewish ‘Red Angel’ Who Withstood Incarceration for Workers’ Rights
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The Palestinian Therapist, Teacher and Music Lover Who Built Cultural Bridges
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Spice 1 Talks Growing Up in Hayward, Running From Cops and Breakin’ at the Mall
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An animated still featuring a boy wearing a voluminous rainbow-colored cape. A small girl clings to his shoulders as they fly through the air.

‘Arco’ Is a Dystopian Tale Imbued With a Surprising Amount of Optimism

The Oscar-nominated animation is a dreamy sci-fi where environmental catastrophe and cartoony fun collide.
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A man in a hat and colorful sweater poses for a photo while standing near the San Francisco Bay, surrounded by flowers in the shape of four squares.

Frak’s ‘Four Square’ Mixtape Showcases a Rare Roster of Talent

The battle rapper’s video series-turned-mixtape serves as a lyricist lounge for the Bay Area.
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Mofongo (mashed fried plantains) covered in a creamy sauce, with a miniature Dominican flag as a decoration.

This San José Food Truck Is One of the Only Dominican Food Spots in the Bay

El Fogon d’Geny is repping the Dominican Republic with its mofongo, pica pollo and assortment of hearty stews.
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In ICA San José Show, Landscapes Offer a Makeshift Home for Ghostly Figures

Anoushka Mirchandani’s solo exhibition captures a transient and diasporic experience.
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A Kids’ Guide to Phone-Free Fun, From the Author of ‘The Anxious Generation’

Journalist and UC Berkeley graduate Catherine Price has collaborated with Jonathan Haidt for his new book.
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The ‘I Love Boosters’ Trailer Is Here and It’s as Wild as You’d Expect

Boots Riley's new film, about resellers stealing from high-end fashion stores, is set in the Bay Area.
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SFMOMA Announces 16 Finalists for the 2026 SECA Art Award

The museum named 16 artists as finalists for an award that leads to an exhibition in December 2026.
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