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Provide a venue for families to connect and new members of the community an opportunity to create family and in the spirit of love and Sankofa, celebrate the accomplishments and progress made by those gone before. It is an opportunity to identify and celebrate our community stewards and assess where we are, where we are going and strategize how to get there.
Our intention is to provide a venue for families and individual to connect, reconnect, and create family and in the spirit of love and Sankofa. We will celebrate the accomplishments and progress made, identify and celebrate our community stewards, and assess where we are in relation to where we want to be as we share resources and information to help us get where we’re trying to go.
Come build with us.
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.
SAN DIEGO!!!
The wait is almost over! Cut By James is gearing up, and can’t wait to put on “CUT – The Hair and Barber Show, Round 2”!!! Last years show was EPIC, and this year will be even Bigger and Better!
Come out and meet, consult with, and cheer on San Diego’s Premier Barber’s and Stylist as they compete and showcase their skills/craft! Enjoy a fully catered dinner buffet and dessert bar, along with a cash bar with crafted cocktails! Raffled prizes will be given away to conclude the show, and don’t forget to snap a couple of keepsake complimentary photos at the photo booth!
Our entertainment line up will be even greater this year!!! We’ve got Music Artist, Comedians, Dancers, and a Fashion Show, and so much more!
Save The Date: AUGUST 18, 2019!!! It will definitely be one for the books!!!
