Events

Women of Color Roar 2019 is a Black History Month celebration of the historic elections of Women of Color; from London Breed becoming the first African American female mayor of San Francisco to a record number of WOC in the freshman class of Congress. 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?

Let’s talk about it.

Join us for A Panel Discussion, Women of Color: Running and Winning.

A panel of dynamic women leaders will reflect on 2018, a banner year for women of color running for office, share insights from their own campaigns and shed light on the required groundwork for the 2020 election.

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 2019 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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Continental breakfast will be served.

The Indivisible Project is a 501 (c) 4 nonprofit corporation. Donations are not tax deductible.

This Community space needs a bit of “love” need to re do the floor mural, (Mayan time piece) re-plant the garden. It has gotten a lot of usage so we want to spruce it up for 2019.
Food and refreshments will be available……….

IWJSD invites all to bring your lunch and join us! The Lunch and Learn series from IWJSD is a program that seeks to introduce various faiths and traditions to the public highlighting the social justice strain within religions and to provide an interactive forum for discussion and discovery.

“The Theology of Racial Capitalism and Economic Justce”
with Bishop Cornelius Bowser
In 1845 Frederick Douglas said “Between the Christianity of this land, and the Christianity of Christ, there is the widest possible difference.” He was addressing the relationship of American Christianity with slavery. This unrighteous act encompassed not just slavery but also churches participation in legal segregation and in structural racism more broadly. Racial capitalism is the promotion of institutional and structural injustice; the mentality of power and dominance.
On the other hand it is people of faith (Frederic Douglas called it the Christianity of Christ) who have fought to end racial capitalism by responding to economic justice call for equity and to hold society to a higher standard. Economic justice demands that we pay attention not just to the individual-level discrimination and unfair wages, but to overall social outcomes.

Cornelius Bowser grew up in the heart of San Diego and began to gang bang with the West Coast Crips in the early 1970’s. His life took a dramatic turn on December 5, 1984 when he turned his life over to Christ. He accepted the call to ministry in 1987 and accepted the challenge to change the lives of young people who were caught up in a culture of the streets just as he was. He worked as a Junior/Senior High School Sunday School Teacher at Greater Apostolic Faith Temple; he held the office of Vice President of the Youth Department, Assistant Director of the Men’s Ministry, and later the Director of the Men’s Ministry. He was also the Founder, Director, and Gang Counselor of “Let Us Make Man” Outreach Services; a gang and drug prevention program he founded in 1992-1995, and he started the Youth Lock In Retreat in the City of San Diego. Cornelius Bowser is the founding pastor of Charity Apostolic Church (1995). In 1999 he was elevated to the office of Bishop and served as the Diocesan Bishop of California in the Jesus Christ Apostolic Churches and Christ Apostolic Temple Incorporated Fellowship. He was also the international representative for the young people that included churches in India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Cornelius Bowser is a gang expert witness for state and federal courts. He is certified as a drug prevention specialist, trained in the fields of suicide prevention, family and marriage counseling, anger management, gang prevention and intervention. He has also been trained to provide initial help to those experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. His expertise also extends to the training of new police cadets in community engagement. By employing the techniques of de-escalation support, conflict resolution, retaliation prevention, in-hospital spiritual care, in-home support and advocacy, Cornelius Bowser has brought quality community service to many individuals and families impacted by violence.

Suggested $5 donation

Monday, February 4th 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Friendship Hall University Christian Church 3900 Cleveland Avenue San Diego, CA 92103

Schedule

12:00 EAT and listen to updates and news from our Community, Labor, and Faith representatives

12:35 Guest Speaker 1:10 Q & A

1:30 Conclusion

IUIC San Diego: Black History Presentation

PowerPoint presentation going through Black History with Q&A afterward. Bringing out History that you will not want to miss out on.

Black History Month panel discussion with elected officials in SD to discuss ways to serve the community and improve the lives of children.
About this Event
Jack and Jill Incorporated of San Diego is holding a community forum during Black History month entitled Black Excellence in Public Service: Serving and Protecting our Children. The panel discussion will be moderated by our very own San Diego Chapter President, Pamela Gray Payton and will provide space for a conversation from a diverse panel about the different ways one can serve their community and improve the lives of our children. Times are very different now for this generation of children so join in on the discussion that’s sure to empower us all.

There will also be time reserved for Q&A from the audience. Confirmed panelists include San Diego City Councilmember Monica Montgomery, La Mesa City Councilmember Dr. Akilah Weber, and other community leaders in the San Diego region. See the the attached flyer for full list of panelists.

Please be advised that space is limited. Entrance will be on a first come first served basis.

2019 will mark the 400th commemoration year since the first African captives arrived at the shore of Jamestown, Virginia in the year 1619.

1619 National Celebration of BLACK WOMEN was born out of a necessity to recognize the women in American history that emerged from slavery, defied the odds and came out victorious!

​On this day, March 2, 2019, during Women’s History Month, black women are joining hands across the nation in celebration of our phenomenal ancestry and contributions in building America.

As the pioneering city of the 1619 National Celebration of Black Women, San Diego will host an exciting celebration.

Click link for San Diego event details:
https://www.1619nationalcelebrationofblackwomen.com/san-diego

If you can organize an event in your community/city, email 1619ncbw@gmail.com or leave a comment. The more joyful noise we make the more our visibility in a country that has historically discounted the Black Woman’s greatness.

Here are great ways for you to join the celebration:​
* As an organization, plan a community event in honor of Black women (i.e. a march, luncheon, intimate discussion, etc.,) or encourage your affiliates/chapters/membership to take part in the celebration.
* Coordinate a celebration of Black women at your place of worship.
* As an Educational Institution (schools, colleges, HBCU’s, etc.) educate and celebrate the accomplishments of Black women with your students.
*For mass communication (i.e. broadcasting, publishing, and online personalities,) broadcast extraordinary stories of Black women or facilitate a livestream discussion.
*If you have a strong social media presence, post about the 1619NCBW, or share a video on how Black women have influenced your life.
*Rock “I AM 1619” T-shirt and post it to FB, using #1619BLACKWOMEN or #1619NCBW.

Please share this event with every Black women and girl you want to honor and celebrate on March 2, 2019.

For more information, please visit: https://www.1619nationalcelebrationofblackwomen.com

A closed event for and by Black Women.

We wanted to create a brave space for Black girls and women to join together in community while exploring our demands through interactive workshops and panel discussions.

After the Women’s Marches: What’s Next for Black Women Locally? Nationally? Organizers From National 1619 Celebration of Black Women & March for Black Women-San Diego – Come hear from organizers of both Marches – Debrief & Analyze – Panel Discussion and Community Participation

Most of San Diego’s population is people of color. But most of our decision-makers on boards and commissions are white, male and economically advantaged.

It’s time to evolve San Diego’s government into a democracy by the people, for the people.

At this town hall, you’ll learn how to help more people have a seat at the table — maybe even you.

5:00 p.m. Networking with Refreshments and Delicious Vegetarian Dinner
5:30 p.m. Program Begins

Simultaneous interpretation and childcare will be provided.

This town hall is the final of four to be held across the San Diego region, all hosted by San Diego Leaders.

RSVP on EventBrite (FREE) bit.ly/SouthCountyTownHall

Location:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
140 E 12th St
National City, CA 91950

Join Councilmember Montgomery as she shares her first “100 Days” accomplishments and vision for the future of our communities. Hear from “The People’s Councilmember” and provide input on what matters most to the community.

RSVP: cd4news@sandiego.gov or (619) 236-7010.