Throughout Black History Month, we are profiling Black trailblazers with San Diego ties who have made an impact in their respective fields.

Monday on Midday Edition, we sit down with a community leader who is fighting for racial and economic justice through her work at the San Diego nonprofit, Center on Policy Initiatives.

Then, photographer Atiba Jefferson has captured some of the biggest cultural icons and moments in skateboarding, sports and music.

On Feb. 18, he will speak at San Diego State University for a retrospective on his career. We hear from both Jefferson and SDSU professor Neftalie Williams about

Jefferson's legacy in skateboarding, and how his work has permeated into other parts of culture.

Guests:

• Kyra Greene, executive director, Center on Policy Initiatives
• Atiba Jefferson, skateboard photographer
• Neftalie Williams, professor, director, SDSU Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change

President Donald Trump last week announced the repeal of a major Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation on greenhouse gasses — the 2009 "Endangerment Finding."

For the past 16 years, the scientific conclusions that: greenhouse gases in the atmosphere threaten public health and greenhouse gases from motor vehicles contribute to pollution threatening public health, have guided EPA emission standards under the Clean Air Act. Now, scientists and environmental groups warn that removing the finding could have grave implications for public health.

One of the scientific foundations of that policy is rooted in San Diego research dating back to 1958. We outline the connection and why local scientists are concerned.

Guest:

• Tammy Murga, environment reporter, KPBS

The city of San Diego has officially recognized Feb. 13 as Sew Loka Day.

Founded in 2013, the sewing shop and studio has been at the helm of San Diego's growing slow fashion movement.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with Sew Loka's founder to talk about the significance behind the recognition, what Sew Loka means to the community, and her own journey through fashion.

Then, Black Comix Day returns this weekend. Since 2018, it has celebrated Black creators and artists working in the comics industry. KPBS' Beth Accomando previews the event.

Guests:

• Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, founder, Sew Loka
• Keithan Jones, comic artist, founder of Black Comix Day
• Bryttney Mischele, artist