Events

To submit your events for the calendar send graphics description and information to info@buyblacksd.com

Jun
22
Sat
2019
Juneteenth Celebration @ US Domestic Workers
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Come celebrate Freedom and life!!! With San Diego’s Nobles and Daughters. June 19th 1865!!! Let Freedom Reign!!!
Food, Drinks and a Live DJ. Traditional clothing is welcomed and encouraged!!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/noble-raul-m-randle-and-daughter-estelle-harris-solomon-13040184766

HBCU Back to School Cookout @ Emerald Hills Park
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm


Community event celebrating Black Excellence!
About this Event
HBCU Alumni, Students (current & incoming), Family and Supporters, join HBCUASD for the 3rd Annual HBCU Back to School Cookout. We are excited to host this in the Heart of District 4!!

This is our annual sendoff of the incoming freshman class (2023) of Our Greatest Jewels, Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

Our current students (co 19-22), who DARED TO BE EXCELLENT & earned a 3.0+ GPA for the Spring 2019 semester, will also be honored and recognized.

There will be good eats, music, HBCUnity and Pride!

Jun
29
Sat
2019
Reebok SPECIAL BOOTCAMP EVENT!!!!
Jun 29 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Reebok Event
SPECIAL BOOTCAMP EVENT!!!!

FREE! FREE! FREE!

For one day only!! FBE is taking over REEBOK FITHUB on June 29th!! Come out and enjoy discounts on Reebok apparel, socialize, workout, AND the first 10 people to show up at the event will receive a swag bag with some awesome goodies and more!!

So come on out and let’s continue to work together to encourage healthy living in our community.

All levels of fitness are welcomed to attend.

For more information: (619) 537-8623

*If you would like to donate to FBE:
Cashapp: $fitblackandeducated
PayPal: fitblackandeducated@gmail.com
Venmo: @fitblackandeducated

Black San Diego App Launch and Mixer @ Sip Wine & Beer
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Want to know where all the black owned business in San Diego are? Well there’s an App for that!

Come celebrate a milestone with us, The Black San Diego App.
We will have live demos, how to navigate the app, important features, and how you can get involved with the app.

An evening of fun all while mixing with the BSD community.

Ticket price includes entry, wine flight, and raffle ticket.

Raffle prizes are from Black owned businesses

Jul
20
Sat
2019
AfroFuturism Lounge 2.0 @ NewSchool of Architecture & Design
Jul 20 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ENJOY 2nd Annual celebration of Black Comics, Sci-Fi, Afrofuturism, and Astral Blackness during the week of San Diego Comic-con! The Afrofuturism Lounge is the first of its kind and back again for another round; Part After Party, Part Black Artists Showcase. Proceeds from this event will benefit DETOUR (Depositing Empowerment Through Outreach & Urban Redevelopment). DETOUR is a mentoring program for girls of color whose mission is to increase access to education and employment opportunities for girls through our Focused And Naturally Confident Youth (F.A.N.C.Y.) Leadership programs (Expo, Leadership Academy, and Ambassador Internships). Our message is it is never too late to reposition yourself to passionately seek and fulfill your purpose! This ties in perfectly with the Afrofuturism and the principle of Sankofa. It’s never too late to go back and fix it.

Free Entry to Exhibitor Hall.

$10 General Admission includes panels and workshops fee as well as contest entry option on ticketed day.

$20 VIP access includes General Admission as well as guaranteed access to receptions and contests.

Want to volunteer? Message event organizers or send email to info@firyali.com with Volunteer in the subject line to express interest.

This year, we have added:

Workshops and Panels

Cosplay Competition Friday evening

Hero/Villain Lair Design Competition Saturday evening

Key56internetradio.com will broadcast live from onsite with music and interviews.

Complete with Drinks & Music! If you can’t get into the SDCC, or are looking for something fun to do in the Gaslamp District after the doors of SDCC close, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! And it’s FREE ADMISSION! Come experience Black Comic Book Creators and Artists all in one spot, July 19th and 20th from 5pm-11pm both nights.

After being overwhelmed last year by the level of support and demand for this event, we have moved to a more accessible venue to better accommodate you. We prevail upon you for patience and grace as we assure you we have taken into consideration all of our lessons learned from last year so that the lounge can be even better the 2nd time around.

DISCLAIMER: Capacity limits apply. Volunteers are encouraged though positions are limited.

Jul
24
Wed
2019
Elephant Talks- Addressing the elephant in the room @ You Belong Here
Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm


I am hosting a series of discussions in the hopes of bringing about positive change. Come engage in a guided conversation about hot button topics that effect the world we live in. In a safe yet brave space, let’s wade through the muck and attempt to find real world solutions that we can put into action immediately.

If you’re interested in being part of the conversation so that your voice is heard, if you want to be the change you wish to see in the world come participate in this free event.

Please invite others!!

Thanks in advance.

Light refreshments provided.

Jul
27
Sat
2019
Homebuilders 5k Fun Run/Walk @ UC San Diego
Jul 27 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

North San Diego County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring this signature community service event to benefit the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity in fulfillment of its mission to provide affordable housing for low income families residing in the City of San Diego and the North County.

A secondary goal is to engage community-based organizations (CBOs), agencies and the general public to work towards a common objective of giving back to their community. We hope that you will join us to support this worthy cause!

Tux and Chucks Neo Soul Fundraiser Social @ United Domestic Workers
Jul 27 @ 9:00 pm

Join the Gentlemen of the Omicron Iota Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and the Lovely Ladies of the Mu Sigma Zeta Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated for their Tux and Chucks Neo Soul Fundraiser Social on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9pm until 2am at the United Domestic Workers, located at 4855 Seminole Drive, San Diego, CA 92115. The attire for this event is Formal/Black Tie with Chuck Taylor sneakers! Come enjoy an evening of light h’orderves, music, entertainment, raffles, laughter and fellowship.

The cost for this event is $25 and tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ois-mu-sigma-zeta-chucks-and-tux-neo-soul-social-tickets-60197626722. For more information please contact Raul Randle or Hope Mitchell. See Flyer posted on event discussion!

Aug
18
Sun
2019
THE STATE OF BLACK AMERICA @ Southeast CommUnity Spot
Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm

We have speakers from Chicago, Ohio, Oakland, LA and San Diego speaking on the state of black America (economics, health, community, building families etc) We will have a RED,BLACK & GREEN flag procession and March before the event starting at Marie Wyman Park two blocks from the event.

Aug
24
Sat
2019
2019 Young Black & N’ Business YES! Fest @ Fair@44
Aug 24 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm


An annual family friendly daytime event and mixer for San Diego’s Young, Engaged, and Serious Entrepreneurs! Say YES! TO THE FEST!
About this Event
Through out the year Young Black & N’ Business hosts events, workshops, and promotions that connect the greater San Diego Region with its diverse and eclectic civic minded business community.

#yesfest2019

This annual event is highly attended and supported by both the local community and its dignitaries.

#ybnbfest

High quality vendors with limited in demand items will be in attendance showcasing the diversity in culture that San Diego has to offer.

#318MediaGroup

Shop with our vendors or relax in the Beer Garden at this family friendly event located in the heart of City Heights.

#themarathoncontinues

Join us for our special award ceremony where we present the 2019 Young Black & N’ Business Essay Contest finalist with a brand new HP Laptop!

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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