Events

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Aug
10
Sat
2019
Afrikan Presence in Latin America by Dr Runoko Rashidi @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
Aug 10 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Dr Runoko Rashidi returns to WorldBeat Center for a special presentation on the “Afrikan Presence in Latin America”

FREE

Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a major focus on what he calls the Global African Presence–that is, Africans outside of Africa before and after enslavement. He is the author or editor of eighteen books, the most recent of which are My Global Journeys in Search of the African Presence and Assata-Garvey and Me: A Global African Journey for Children in 2017. His other works include Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe, published by Books of Africa in London in November 2011 and African Star over Asia: The Black Presence in the East, published by Books of Africa in London in November 2012 and revised and reprinted in April 2013 and Uncovering the African Past: The Ivan Van Sertima Papers, published by Books of Africa in 2015. His other works include the African Presence in Early Asia, co-edited by Dr. Ivan Van Sertima. Four of Runoko’s works have been published in French.

As a traveler and researcher Dr. Rashidi has visited 120 countries. As a lecturer and presenter, he has spoken in sixty-five countries.

Runoko has worked with and under some of the most distinguished scholars of our generation, including Ivan Van Sertima, John Henrik Clarke, Asa G. Hilliard, Edward Scobie, John G. Jackson, Jan Carew and Yosef ben-Jochannan.

In 2005 Rashidi was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree by the Amen-Ra Theological Seminary in Los Angeles.

In October 1987 Rashidi inaugurated the First All-India Dalit Writer’s Conference in Hyderabad, India.

In 1999 he was the major keynote speaker at the International Reunion of the African Family in Latin America in Barlovento, Venezuela.

In August 2010 he was first keynote speaker at the First Global Black Nationalities Conference in Osogbo, Nigeria.

In December 2010 he was President and first speaker at the Diaspora Forum at the FESMAN Conference in Dakar, Senegal.

He is currently pursuing a major work on the African presence in the museums of the world.

As a tour leader he has taken groups to India, Australia, Fiji, Turkey, Jordan, Brazil, Egypt, Ghana, Togo, Benin, France, Belgium, England, Cote d’Ivoire, Namibia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Luxembourg, Germany, Cameroon, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Senegal, the Gambia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar.

Runoko Rashidi’s major mission in life is the uplift of African people, those at home and those abroad. He is the official Traveling Ambassador for Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League.

His web site is www.drrunoko.com

Aug
18
Sun
2019
Marcus Garvey Day feat Delxino Wilson de Briano @ World Beat Center
Aug 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

: Sunday, August 18th join me at WorldBeat Center for a Buy Black Movement event featuring Tag Team Marketing President, Delxino Wilson de Briano! We’re honoring the great Marcus Garvey and carrying his vision on self-reliance by promoting Black entrepreneurs.

Come and learn the amazing story of one of the most important Black men in history, the incredible impact he had on Black people 100 years ago and the great impact he is still having today. This presentation will be delivered by TAG TEAM Marketing President Delxino Wilson de Briano, who has been deeply impacted by Marcus Garvey’s work and is committed to carrying his vision forward.

Oct
5
Sat
2019
Afrikan Presence in Latin America by Dr Runoko Rashidi @ World Beat Center
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm

WorldBeat Cultural Center would like to invite you to WorldBeat Cultural Center on October 5th to see Dr Runoko Rashidi‘s presentation on “The African Presence in Latin America”. 
It’s time we acknowledge the stories that have not been told. Our communities need to know that African history began before the Atlantic Slave Trade. In fact Africans we’re sailing and trading long before that and there is a rich Olmec history that tells us they were in the Americas. Our communities also need to know that there still is a strong Black presence throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Dr. Runoko Rashidi will go over some of his most recent visits to the Black communities in Peru, Chile, Panama and Colombia as well as his research on Olmec history. Recently in June of 2019, Makeda Cheatom, our Executive Director along with Dr Runoko Rashidi were invited to take part in Lima’s Afro-Peruvian Culture Month guest lecture series.
The lecture is free and the program will begin at 7:30pm. Please see the attached
flyer for more details and if you have any questions, please feel free
to contact me at 619-230-1190 or email me back.

Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a main focus on
Global African Presence, which covers Africans outside of Africa
before and after enslavement. He is also the author or editor of
eighteen books which deal with the same topic. Dr. Runoko has visited
120 countries and spoken in sixty-five countries. In 2005, he was
awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree by the Amen-Ra Theological
Seminary. He inaugurated the First All-India Dalit Writer’s Conference
in 1987, and he was the major keynote speaker at the International
Reunion of the African Family in 1999 and first keynote speaker at the
Frist Global Black Nationalities Conference in Osogbo, Nigeria in
2010. In December 2010, he was President and first speaker at the
Diaspora Forum at the FESMAN Conference.  He is currently pursuing a
major work on the African presence in the museums of the world. His
ultimate goal in his life is the uplift of African people from all
over the world. He is the official Traveling Ambassador for Marcus
Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association and African
Communicates League.

“None of us are free until all of us are free”. – Makeda Cheatom
For Mobile
WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents
The African Presence in Latin America by Dr Runoko Rashidi
October 5th, 7:30PM
Free
Nov
6
Wed
2019
A People’s History of San Diego: Honoring Delilah L Beasley @ San Diego Central Library
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join local researcher and writer Fanny Garvey for a 100th anniversary local history lecture on The Negro Trail-Blazers of California by Delilah Beasley, a classic in the field of California black history. Written in 1919, the book presents the documented history of California black folk from the 1840s during the Gold Rush to the late 19th century. Beasley was the first to write the history of black people in California, and the first African-American woman to be published regularly in a major metropolitan newspaper. Her informative record of the lives of early black Californians is crucial to understanding the black presence throughout the West, and in San Diego and its environs in

The history of San Diego is diverse, complex, and multi-cultural.
We want to share our stories of this history with you.
Please join us on November 6th, 2019, for the first event in our community-based series — A People’s History of San Diego.
Come, listen, learn, discuss and reflect on the history of San Diego’s people, in their own time and their own words.
All are welcome!

Jan
24
Fri
2020
Dr. Carrol Waymon Home Going Service @ Bethel Baptist Church
Jan 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm


Carrol Waymon, educator and champion of racial equality, 1925-2020

Please come and pay respects to this San Diego legend!

A viewing will be held 5 p.m. Jan. 23 at Anderson-Ragsdale Funeral Home, 5050 Federal Blvd., San Diego.

A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Bethel Baptist Church, 1962 Euclid Ave., San Diego.

“To be Black in San Diego,” Waymon wrote in “On Being Black in San Diego — Anytown USA,” his 2004 book, “is to forever wonder why, on the one hand, this is such a great place to live, and on the other hand feel so isolated and depressed at the same time. Why is it that so many Blacks in all walks and successful levels in this town feel that so few things have brought so little positive change?”

A lifelong jazz aficionado, Waymon spent decades on the Jackie Robinson YMCA board, volunteered with Somali Youth United, and late in life became co-owner of Awash, an Ethiopian restaurant in San Diego. Among his numerous honors was the KPBS “Local Hero” award and the Jackie Robinson YMCA’s Human Dignity Award, both bestowed in 2013

After earning a Ph.D in education, Waymon founded what is now known as the Africana Studies Department at San Diego State University. In 1977, he began a 33-year association with Mesa College, teaching psychology, sociology and anthropology.

Jan
27
Mon
2020
Black History Month Photo Shoot @ Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Jan 27 @ 3:09 am – 4:09 am

Location: Balboa Park
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101

Attire: ALL BLACK (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Afros if possible. Black shades (optional)

EVERYONE IS WELCOME. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN.

Donations are accepted.
CashApp- $JosephDW
Venmo- @JDW-90

Feb
6
Thu
2020
Black History In Motion 2020 @ Golden Hall
Feb 6 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

The San Diego City Black Employees Association, in collaboration with Jas:Maven, will be hosting a Black History in Motion celebration to commemorate Black History’s multi-generational, forward progress throughout the City of San Diego.

The focus of this celebration is Past and Present San Diego Black History shown through an exhibit of artifacts, black-owned business owners, a presentation by elected officials, and entertainment.

“There has always been a rich and deep African American background here in downtown San Diego. It was known as the Harlem of the West in the 1920s through 1940s.”

Please join us at this year’s celebration as we feature Professor Chuck Ambers of the African Latin Museum in Old Town, Councilmember Monica Montgomery, and other local leaders.

For up to date information Follow:

San Diego City Black Employees Association www.facebook.com/SanDiegoBEA

Jas:Maven – Connecting the Right People www.facebook.com/theJasMaven

For Questions: SDBEA2015@outlook.com or jasmine@jasminesadler.com

Feb
8
Sat
2020
Third Annual Keepers of the Culture @ San Diego History Center
Feb 8 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time
4:30 pm Scanning event begins
5:30 pm Reception
6:00 pm Program begins
7:30 pm Program ends

The 3rd Annual Keepers of the Culture is a celebration of Black Heritage and the individuals who have dedicated themselves to making sure African American culture continues to have a meaningful presence in San Diego.The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) in collaboration with the San Diego History Center are hosting the reception which will give San Diego an opportunity to say “thank you” to the three honorees.

The reception will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 5:30- 8:00 PM at the San DiegoHistory Center, 1649 El Prado #3, San Diego CA 92101. It is free to all.

The distinguished honorees include:

Common Ground Theatre- for implementing the vision the late Rufus Dewitt and Dr. Robert Matthews to start a theater in 1963, has allowed San Diego to experience the stories and voices of the Black community for over 50 years. The importance of their efforts to produce works by and about people of African descent cannot be underscored.
Ms. Starla Lewis– for her work in higher education, and various programs and initiatives developed with an appreciation for Black culture. Her multi-generational productions with her daughters continues to offer a unique way to educate people from all walks of life about the brilliance of African Americans culture.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Matthews– for establishment of the Common Ground Theatre with the late Rufus Dewitt, the Martin L. King Parade and Pageant, leadership and financial support of organizations such as the Jackie Robinson YMCA Board, RADY Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Common Ground Theatre, Jack and Jill, Tema Ghana Sister City, and the Elementary Institute of Science. San Diego has benefited greatly because of their unwavering commitment to the cultural life of our city.
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This year we have included a special opportunity. Prior to the start of the reception the San Diego History Center will host a scanning session where participants are invited to bring their own their own photographs and documents to be scanned for consideration for in an upcoming exhibition reflecting the timeline of African American history in San Diego, as well as potentially added to the SDHC archival collections. Items will be scanned on-site and returned to the owner. Maximum photo size is 8.5×11. This activity will begin at 4:30 PM in the Thornton Theater located in the San Diego History Center’s Thornton theater. (Limit five items per person.)

For more information, visit: https://sandiegohistory.org/event/keepers-of-the-culture-2020/

Feb
11
Tue
2020
FREE Tuesday Talk: Movers & Shakers of Black San Diego @ San Diego History Center 1
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

FREE TUESDAY TALK: MOVERS & SHAKERS OF BLACK SAN DIEGO

San Diego has always been a diverse town, even before San Diego became incorporated as a city.  African Americans have contributed to San Diego for more than a century.  This presentation highlights the many African Americans and their contributions to the city of San Diego.

Yvette Porter-Moore is a native Californian who has been conducting genealogy research since 1991 when she successfully found her birth mother, and then in 1994 found her birth father’s side of the family.
Her interest in family research developed over time when her mother requested her assistance in researching her ancestry for a memoir she was writing. This little request led Yvette on a conquest in various cities, counties and states throughout the U.S.
Yvette holds a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, holds various certificates from the Mid-Western African American Genealogy Institute, has a certificate in forensic genealogy. Yvette earned her Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego. Yvette earned degrees in Human Development and Cross Cultural Studies. She continues her education by attending various genealogy conferences, taking online courses, and attending webinars.
Yvette is the San Diego High School Alumni Association Historian, and a member of the San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group, and founder of the Delilah L. Beasley Historical Society.

ABOUT THE FREE TUESDAY TALK SERIES

Come to the History Center on the second Tuesday of each month for a presentation about our shared history—both popular and obscure—and uncover something new! Join a monthly conversation about San Diego’s untold stories relevant to a changing community.

Free Tuesday Talks are always free with Give Forward admission.

Feb
15
Sat
2020
San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers @ Malcolm X Library
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The San Diego Buffalo Soldiers Mission is to provide a historically accurate account of the Buffalo Soldiers contribution to American history, specifically the participation of the 9th & 10th Horse Cavalry in American history. Additionally, the San Diego chapter exists to increase awareness and respect for cultural differences and to encourage and improve the quality of life for all people. We provide educational presentations to the community, schools, and other organizations to perpetuate the rich history and legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. We strive to develop leaders who can address the humanitarian needs of our communities

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