San Diego Magazine

Makeda Cheatom By Ondine Brooks Kuraoka MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO, Makeda “Dread” Cheatom founded the WorldBeat Center (WBC) in Balboa Park and began hosting the 91X Sunday-night Reggae Makossa program. Her goal—fostering a broader appreciation of various cultures—resonates both locally and globally. Dedicated to presenting and preserving African and indigenous cultures, the WBC welcomes […]