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Join us for “From the Ballot Box to the White House”
2020
Women of Color Roar 2020 is a Black History Month celebration of the historic campaigns and elections of Women of Color from Shirley Chisholm to Kamala Harris. How do we diversify the pipeline? Although we have made gains, there is much work to do. How is it possible that there have only been two Black women in the Senate in 200 years? And how are we going to eliminate the barriers that have kept us from electing a Black woman governor?
Join us for a look at the landscape, the opportunities, and the obstacles facing Women of Color in the 2020 election season and beyond.
If you have a school or community organization that would like to nominate students to receive a complimentary ticket to WOC Roar 2020, please contact us at info@womenofcolorroar.com.
2019
The theme was “Running and Winning” and featured a panel of the most powerful Women of Color in San Diego County – Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber, City Council President Georgette Gomez, and City Councilmember Monica Montgomery. We were overjoyed to have set a new record of over 400 tickets sold and over 100 of those were donated to the high school and college-age young women. Thank you so much to all our sponsors and donors.
Our Woman of Distinction Award went to Congresswoman Maxine Waters. See her acceptance speech and video greeting here: https://www.facebook.com/WomenofColorRoar/videos/307176856815488/
2018
Our 2018 Inaugural event, the Women of Color Roar Breakfast was a stunning success. The sold-out event brought 300 women from diverse racial and ethnic groups together to honor Black women leaders who were trailblazers.
We sponsored 80 high school and college-age young women to attend complimentary as our special guests. This unique gathering provided the young women with the opportunity to be surrounded by women in leadership and exposed them to great role models which led to mentorships and internships. The Women of Color Roar breakfast was a transformative experience for them.
Women of Color Roar 2020 will offer mentorships, internships and instill sense of mission encourage young women to run for office. We will be honoring trail-blazing Women of Color in our community. They have been working tirelessly to register disenfranchised voters, to supply medical aid to the refugees at our border and stand up for criminal justice reform.
It is fitting that we launch Black History Month lifting up and amplifying the voice of the women carrying the Democratic Party to victory.
We are energized by this development on a national level and seek to nurture it in our own region. Our mission is to support women in office, uplift women running for office and encourage more women to run for office in San Diego County.
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Delicious Breakfast Buffett.
For information: info@womenofcolorroar.com
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WEDNESDAY JAN 29
PRE-OPENING RECEPTION & PANEL
THURSDAY JAN 30
OPENING DAY FILMS & FILMMAKERS RECEPTION
FRIDAY
JAN 31 (FILMS)
SATURDAY
FEB 1 (FILMS)
CLOSING DAY FEB 2 (FILMS)
SCREENING PASS
FESTIVAL PASS
INDUSTRY PARTY
FILMMAKERS BREAKFAST
AWARDS DINNER & GALA
Get ready for the San Diego Black Film Festival. January 29-February 2. Over 100 African American and African Diaspora films screened. Foreign, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Horror, Religious, Music videos, GLBTQ, Shorts and more. Events includes films each day of festival; Pre-Opening Reception; Opening Day Films & Reception; Panel Discussions; Industry Party; Filmmakers Breakfast; Mixer; Red Carpet; Awards Dinner & Gala; and numerous celebrities. Be a star, or act like one at the 2020 San Diego Black Film Festival. This is a family event. Tickets available now.
San Diego ADOS presents 2020 vision continuing the dream of Martin Luther King February 2 1 PM to 5 PM free refreshments networking informational
address 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108
Somali Family Service seeks to empower girls, especially within San Diego’s immigrant and refugee communities, by providing them with the ability to defend themselves against attacks. In light of San Diego’s alarming human trafficking issues and hate crimes targeting girls and women who identify as Muslim, this culturally-inclusive training considers real-life scenarios and offers valuable insight and resource information. Refreshments provided.
essence of celebrating Black History Month, come experience an
African Dance class filled with passion for the art. Fadila’s passion of West African Dance ranges 30 years in studying the art, and styles of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea, & Mali, which also includes performing in the Los Angeles & San Diego area. Expect to drop all negative vibes at the door.
This will be a traditional Technique driven African Dance Class, danced to traditional rhythms.
High energy| Good Vibes| Lets Dance!
Adults: $15
Children:$10
Cash Only
Location: A Time to Dance
3982 30th St, San Diego, CA92104
WEDNESDAY JAN 29
PRE-OPENING RECEPTION & PANEL
THURSDAY JAN 30
OPENING DAY FILMS & FILMMAKERS RECEPTION
FRIDAY
JAN 31 (FILMS)
SATURDAY
FEB 1 (FILMS)
CLOSING DAY FEB 2 (FILMS)
SCREENING PASS
FESTIVAL PASS
INDUSTRY PARTY
FILMMAKERS BREAKFAST
AWARDS DINNER & GALA
Get ready for the San Diego Black Film Festival. January 29-February 2. Over 100 African American and African Diaspora films screened. Foreign, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Horror, Religious, Music videos, GLBTQ, Shorts and more. Events includes films each day of festival; Pre-Opening Reception; Opening Day Films & Reception; Panel Discussions; Industry Party; Filmmakers Breakfast; Mixer; Red Carpet; Awards Dinner & Gala; and numerous celebrities. Be a star, or act like one at the 2020 San Diego Black Film Festival. This is a family event. Tickets available now.
WorldBeat Center Presents Black Future Month featuring
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Raise The Spirit! Tour 2020, a part of WorldBeat Center’s Sound Sanctuary
Opening Act: Dave Millard’s WorldBeat Sound Sanctuary Quartet
The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has toured internationally, as well as recorded enumerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes/trumpet, Alex Harding/baritone sax, and the band’s founder, Dr. Kahil El’Zabar multi-percussion the composition is guaranteed to inspire audiences, as well as garner significant media for every presenter. The EHE is a must see ensemble, who’s truly making history with each performance! They are 21st century Griot, making Great Black Music for the Mind, Body, and Spirit! Their 2019 the touring season will be kicked off with Amazon Prime’s world premiere of the EHE’s international award winning feature film documentary, “Be Known!”. It was executive produced by superstar actors, Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance, and directed by Dwayne Johnson Cochran
Tuesday, Dec 10th, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Enjoy a morning breakfast – endorsement free- and share your views on the people, politics, and issues at all levels of government, and how they affect us all.
Tickets $15.
Pay online at https://bit.ly/2N8Zu1b – or pay cash at the door. See you there!
GENERAL MEETING – OPEN TO ALL
Black Men United is comprised of black men and those who support black men. Members are those who participate in the organization’s activities; live, work, and serve in the organization’s community; advocate for justice on behalf of the organization’s community; and seek to give voice to those without voice. Members are people of faith, clergy, and representatives of diverse, non-profit and community organizations.
Based in San Diego’s 4th Council District, Black Men United’s community is African-American people, African immigrants, American Indian, Latino, and others who, by experience, consciousness and culture, empathize with the black experience.
Black Men United’s vision is to serve as a unifying, empowering and moral influence in its community.
Black Men United’s purpose is convene, guide and galvanize black men (and those who support black men) to enable and empower its members and its community to address their relevant spiritual, individual, interpersonal, societal needs.
Black Men United’s activities and achievements reflect a commitment to faith, constancy, individual and community development, justice, and inclusion. Much of BMU’s work is accomplished through its Committees.
Are you interested in helping your community thrive? Learn about Community Planning Groups (CPGs) in the City of San Diego with panelists who will share the ins and outs of community planning!
Community Planning Groups provide important feedback to the city about future growth, transportation options, and community needs. We’ll hear from current and former CPG members about their experience: How they got involved, what they do on their CPG, and why it matters.
If you’ve never heard of CPGs or are considering running for a CPG seat, please join us and ask questions at this event. Confirmed panelists include:
- Karen Montufar-Federico, Chollas Valley CPG
- Samantha Jenkins, Skyline Paradise Hills Planning Committee
- Chelsea Klaseus, Southeastern CPG
- Christie Hill, Chollas Valley CPG
- Eric Henson (moderator)
