Events

The contribution of Black men and women throughout the history of California is often overlooked because it doesn’t easily fit into the established narrative. In Los Angeles, over half of the original settlers were of African descent. These settlers left New Spain for the northern frontier to escape the oppression of the Spanish caste system, just as the racially oppressive Jim Crow laws propelled a similar migration from the American South 150 years later. Pioneers and politicians, as well as entrepreneurs and educators, left an indelible mark on the region’s history. Robert Lee Johnson offers the story of a few of the notable Black men and women who came to Southern California seeking opportunity and a better life for their families. Come early.

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.

This event will feature esteemed guest speaker, Davarian Baldwin, Professor of American Studies at Trinity College. Professor Baldwin will talk about the growing influence of higher education on urban development, especially in communities of color. Following the talk will be a discussion where audience members are encouraged to ask questions.

This event will be held in the University Art Gallery at UC San Diego, and attendees will have the opportunity to explore the current exhibit from the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. 

Event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Seating is limited and may be guaranteed. Priority will be given to those attendees that arrive first. Please RSVP to help speed up the check-in process.

ABOUT SPEAKER:

Davarian L. Baldwin is the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He is the author of Chicago’s New Negroes: Modernity, the Great Migration, and Black Urban Life (UNC, 2007) and co-editor (with Minkah Makalani) of the essay collection, Escape From New York: The New Negro Renaissance beyond Harlem (University of Minnesota, 2013). Baldwin is currently at work on two new single-authored projects, Land of Darkness: Chicago and the Making of Race in Modern America (Oxford University Press) and In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Higher Education is Transforming Urban America (Nation Books). In addition to teaching and writing, Baldwin sits on the Executive Council of the Society for Historians of the Gilded Aged and Progressive Era (SHGAPE). He serves on the Editorial Boards for the Journal of Urban History, the Journal of African American History, and the American Studies Journal. Baldwin is also co-editor of the Urban Life, Landscape, and Policy book series for Temple University Press and was appointed a Distinguished Lecturer by the Organization of American Historians.

PARKING:

Paid visitor parking is available at the Gilman Parking Structure and the Osler Parking Structure – both approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the gallery. Please review maps prior and allow extra time to navigate to the parking lot and venue before the event starts, to account for rush hour traffic and construction on campus.

DIRECTIONS: 

The lecture is in the University Art Gallery on the UC San Diego campus. The gallery entrance faces west, at the west end of Mandeville Center and north east of the Main Gym.

SPONSORS:

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.

Come Celebrate!
Brought to you by the Friends of the Logan Heights Library
Join us in the celebra on of Black History month, featuring the following ar sts:
The Church of the Loving God (COLG) Choir Errrrverybodi Line Dancers
Storyteller, Alyce Smith Cooper
Junkyard Dog Dance Crew
Chris an Rapper, Charles Egypt T.R.U.T.H. Gospel Mime Group
African drummer Nana Yaw Asiedu Spoken Word with Gregory McKnight Jr. Poet Tomas Gayton
Saturday
February 23 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Richard Lawrence, Local Author of “Light, Bright, Damn Near White” and civil rights ac vist
Music provided by DJ Leon Ferguson There will be vendors with ra e items
Soul Food will be provided by our sponsor:
A. PHILLIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE—San Diego Chapter

Logan Heights Library 567 South 28th street * San Diego CA, 92113 * (619) 533-3968
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This Juneteenth join Culture + Cuisine and San Diego Melanin for a special family dinner as we celebrate our independence day! Juneteenth is not only a celebration of freedom but a celebration of our resilience, beauty, and perseverance as a community!

This intimate experience will feature a specially curated three course, family style dinner, interactive discussions, special performances, fellowship, and more! It is important that we are able to connect with our extended family during this event! So we welcome you to come alone or with friends but we want you to leave as family! So be prepared to branch out and break bread with someone new!

Seats are extremely limited and will sell out, so don’t wait to secure your seat at the table!!

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Vegetarian and Pescatarian meals are available. Please email us about food allergies BEFORE booking to ensure we can accommodate. Unfortunately, we will not be offering vegan meals at this time.

Body Bootcamp
Summertime means…IT’S PARTY TIME!!

Body BootCamp offers a new way to get into the best shape of your life, and have fun while doing it! Bring the entire family! We meet near the basketball courts.

The goal of the fitness boot camp is to provide a whole-body workout that builds strength and endurance while teaching the importance of healthy eating and living. Working together to encourage healthy living in the black community.

A guest fitness professional will be featured once a month.
All levels of fitness are welcomed to attend.

For more information: (619) 537-8623
*We are accepting donations so that we can continue to make all FBE events free and provide snacks, water, etc.
Cashapp: $fitblackandeducated
PayPal: fitblackandeducated@gmail.com
Venmo: @fitblackandeducated

Body Bootcamp
Summertime means…IT’S PARTY TIME!!

Body BootCamp offers a new way to get into the best shape of your life, and have fun while doing it! Bring the entire family! We meet near the basketball courts.

The goal of the fitness boot camp is to provide a whole-body workout that builds strength and endurance while teaching the importance of healthy eating and living. Working together to encourage healthy living in the black community.

A guest fitness professional will be featured once a month.
All levels of fitness are welcomed to attend.

For more information: (619) 537-8623
*We are accepting donations so that we can continue to make all FBE events free and provide snacks, water, etc.
Cashapp: $fitblackandeducated
PayPal: fitblackandeducated@gmail.com
Venmo: @fitblackandeducated

Hidden Black History Presentation: 4th of July

Detailed presentation going over the History of Independence Day & Juneteenth from a African American Prospective

At Malcom X Library
July 2nd, 2019
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

5148 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92114

Free Admission

More Information:
Contact # : (855)484-4842 Ex. 704

Email: iuic.sandiego@israelunite.org

Body Bootcamp
Summertime means…IT’S PARTY TIME!!

Body BootCamp offers a new way to get into the best shape of your life, and have fun while doing it! Bring the entire family! We meet near the basketball courts.

The goal of the fitness boot camp is to provide a whole-body workout that builds strength and endurance while teaching the importance of healthy eating and living. Working together to encourage healthy living in the black community.

A guest fitness professional will be featured once a month.
All levels of fitness are welcomed to attend.

For more information: (619) 537-8623
*We are accepting donations so that we can continue to make all FBE events free and provide snacks, water, etc.
Cashapp: $fitblackandeducated
PayPal: fitblackandeducated@gmail.com
Venmo: @fitblackandeducated