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.

• Dajahn Blevins, founder and CEO of San Diego Urban Warriors
• La Raza Webb, co-founder and vice president, The Block Club
• Beth Accomando, arts reporter, KPBS
• Brian Hu, artistic director of the San Diego Asian Film Festival, associate professor at San Diego State University