Summer Music Series: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego

Good Morning, I’m Annica Colbert….it’s Saturday, September 25th.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego on the KPBS Summer Music Series
That’s next, but first... let’s do some quick headlines….

While the CDC has approved COVID booster shots for people over 65, at-risk individuals, and front-line health care workers...local health officials say they’re still waiting for approval from the state.

Scripps Hospital CEO Chris Van Gorder says the hospital is anticipating a big demand from people looking to get boosters. He says Scripps is in talks with the Del Mar Fairgrounds about hosting a vaccination site there.

County supervisor Nathan Fletcher says once state approval is given, the region will be well-prepared to give out Pfizer booster shots.

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Hundreds of students at San Diego’s Patrick Henry High School walked out of class at noon on friday. It was a planned protest to bring attention to climate change across the world and in their own backyard. The rally was endorsed by the school’s administration. Even principal Michele Irwin joined in.

“You know what? The adults...we’ve screwed it up. Now we’re looking to you. You are our future.”

This was one of many rallies held across the county. San Diego Unified School Board members encouraged the event by passing a resolution earlier this month protecting the students right to protest.

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A lawsuit challenging San Diego’s ordinance banning Ghost Guns was filed just hours after Mayor Todd Gloria signed the law on thursday. The lawsuit was filed in San Diego federal court on behalf of firearms supporters: Firearms Policy Coalition, San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, along with some individuals. They say the ban violates individuals’ Second Amendment rights.

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From KPBS, you’re listening to San Diego News Now.Stay with me for... some San Diego music.

For the last installment of the KPBS summer music series we’re going to hear some wonderful local gospel music. We’ll be hearing music from San Diego’s own Martin Luther King Jr Community Choir, who since 1996 has been spreading the gospel around the world & funding scholarships for students.

Ken Anderson is the founder & director of the ‘Martin Luther King Junior Community Choir San Diego’ and UCSD Gospel Choir Director. He spoke with KPBS Midday Edition Host Jade Hindmon. Here’s that interview….