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.

VERY IMPORTANT. THIS IS A POTLUCK STYLE BBQ. Please bring something to share. It could be food for the grill, drinks for the kids, or desserts, etc… I will make a list so we don’t have too much of one thing. So please look for the list. It will be updated constantly. We want the best community BBQ for San Diego! We will do everything we can to make this a success like it has been in the past. Please pay attention to the invite updates. Changes will be coming up quick!
SAVE THE DATE; please feel free to share the invite! EVERYBODY helps to make these events successful. Committee members, attendees, family & friends. The more unity & positive vibes the better & greater the outcome! Thank you!
AGENDA; Our team will be getting to the park early to set up. We have TWO spots reserved. We will make sure those spots are together
DJ A-Money will move the crowd! (My son)
Kid games will include tug o war, musical chairs & a water balloon toss. Possibly more…
We’ll have a team of grillers & there will be a serving area. We WILL need volunteers to help serve. We just ask for 30/45 mins of your time.
Hit me if you’re willing to volunteer.
We’re thinking about having a performer or two.
You can hit me up if you want to perform. Keep in mind it would be for free.
We also may have a few vendors. If you want to be a vendor you can inbox me.
Please remember this is a potluck style BBQ. Please bring something that everyone can share. Food, drink, dessert. Look for the list.
HEY FAM…WE HAVE T-SHIRT INFO;
Price will be between $20-24 depending on shirt style. Tanks are more expensive
James Burnham will be your contact. You can inbox him. All funds will be up front
PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO PAY HIM BACK.
PLEASE do not put him in that situation. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
If there is an issue after you get your shirt, JB will make it right. I promise u that. I trust him 100%
Please be clear about your order 1) Name spelled correctly, 2) FONT STYLE 3) Correct shirt style 4)Correct SIZE …please make sure he has the correct info. Saving the info you provided will help
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID & RECEIVED BY 8/28 in order to have the shirt by the day of the BBQ
Here’s an example…you can choose the color shirt

Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM Lineup: Kiana Ledé Summerella All support acts are subject to change without notice. All ages welcome. All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or by a responsible adult 25 years of age or older who has written authorization from a parent or guardian.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Presale : Wed, 26 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

Live Nation Presale : Wed, 26 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Preferred Tickets : Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

Bandsintown Presale : Wed, 26 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Presale : Wed, 26 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum : Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

VIP Presale : Wed, 26 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

VIP Onsale : Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

We’re taking over the STK Rooftop again for an end of summer blowout! Sounds by Mister Hek, Dauche, and more!

This event will SELL OUT! Get your ticket early and end your summer right.
General admission seating will be EXTREMELY limited- reserve your VIP Tables/Cabanas asap at sandiegomelanin@gmail.com.

Interested in sponsoring? Email us at sandiegomelanin@gmail.com.

DRESS CODE: Grown and sexy. No t-shirts, gym shoes, jerseys, ball caps or flip flops will be permitted

CELEBRATE, PARTY AND WHILE YOU ARE AT IT GET YOUR HAIR CUT. WE ARE HAVING A GRAND RE-OPENING TO INTRODUCE THE NEW HOTNESS! PREPARED TO GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AND TO BE APART OF GREATNESS ON THE RISE.

Chance the Rapper Announces North American Tour

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am, here:
https://www.eatmytickets.com/en/artist/chance-the-rapper/

THERE ARE TWO SHOWS: 6 PM and 9 PMOver the course of a career spanning 30 years, Cedric the Entertainer has solidified his status as one of the world’s premier performers. In July 2018, the actor and comedian was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Just months later, in December 2018,  Cedric’s hometown of St Louis, Missouri named a street in his honor, Cedric The Entertainer Way, in recognition of his far-reaching career achievements and dedicated philanthropy.

In addition to starring in and executive producing TV’s #1 new comedy, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Cedric also currently co-stars in the hit comedy “The Last O.G.” Additional television credits include “The Soul Man,” a comedy series Cedric co-created, executive produced and starred in for five seasons; “The Steve Harvey Show,” for which Cedric won four consecutive NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy; the sketch comedy series “Cedric the Entertainer Presents” nabbing the AFTRA Award of Excellence; and Disney’s animated “The Proud Family,” which earned him an NAACP Image Award. Also noteworthy, he hosted the 12th season of the syndicated game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

In film, Cedric is perhaps best known for his crowd-pleasing performances in the hit “Barbershop” film franchise, as well as “The Original Kings of Comedy,” the Spike Lee-directed concert feature that chronicled the record-breaking Kings of Comedy Tour. Additionally, his vocal talents are showcased in the top-ranking “Madagascar” and “Disney’s Planes” animated franchises. Most recently, Cedric earned critical acclaim for his dramatic performance in the Oscar-nominated feature, “First Reformed,” starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried.

Enjoy Lunch with us on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm in San Diego, CA at the Holiday Toy Drive, presented by “A Brunch of NATURALS”. There will be an opportunity to win prizes, line dance, eat, drink, sing holiday carols, all while raising money to provide our youth with toys during the holidays!

You can also shop with local vendors sharing their products including, fashion, beauty, health, and much more.

Each ticket includes: Lunch catered by BBQ81, Bottomless mimosas and depending on which ticket you choose, a portion will be contributed towards toys, bikes or amusement park tickets for our youth.

Our goal is to provide 200 kids with toys, 25 kids with bikes, and 20 kids with tickets to an amusement park.

-LIVE DJ on-site

-UGLY sweater contest

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: Please e-mail a.brunch.of.naturals@gmail.com for more information. All vendors must fill out a Vendor Registration form. (Space is limited)

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

Happy New Year Rising Professionals!
$100 New Annual Membership

In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr Day 2020, spend your day off with us at Happy Hour! His life and legacy of non-violence was instrumental in allowing us as black professionals to dine at one of our favorite upscale restaurants on Shelter Island, Bali Hai.

Bali Hai Happy Hour is held M-F 3pm-6pm including Traditional, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free Menus. The drink menu features the city’s strongest Mai Tai! https://www.balihairestaurant.com/menus/happy-hour/
Free parking in the large parking lot. The drinks are Strong so Uber is highly recommended.

We have successfully reached 5,000 members! Due to the growing popularity of San Diego Black Professionals, on January 20, 2020 we must enact a Membership Fee. 2020 will be larger than ever and we want to ensure pre-paid accommodations for Event Planning including venues, happy hours, financial literacy programs, and picnic materials.

Join us for this exciting Membership Launch Party that will introduce new members AND remind loyal members of the connections that can be made over Happy Hour. We will have a special program that includes an overview of the membership benefits and answer any questions about the new changes in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 2020 Vision for SDBP?
Since the black population in San Diego is under 6%, it can be difficult to find Black Culture here. It can be especially difficult to find those who relate to you as a Black Professional. SDBP serves the community as a welcome wagon to black people who relocate to San Diego. Then, we connect the Black Professional Culture to the San Diego Lifestyle.

What does the membership come with?
*2020 SDBP Membership Key chain (for access to member-only events)
*Access to “Ask Dree” – How to Navigate the San Diego Lifestyle
*Visibility to location and logistic information for all upcoming events
*Networking opportunities for expanded career and entrepreneurship leads
*Complimentary appetizers and beverage at Quarterly Members-only events

How has SDBP membership helped others?
Find your next friend, roommate, babysitter, mentor, church home, favorite restaurant, travel partner, business partner, or even your spouse. (ALL REAL SDBP TESTIMONIES)

What will SDBP do with my money?
Partner with successful businesses and organizations (like yours), Award scholarships for SDBP children graduating from high school, Reserve meetup venue space, Purchase event materials, Provide complimentary food and beverage for specific events, Build a website for member-friendly communication, Host an annual Black Professionals Life-Celebration cruise, Create a Signature Black Professionals New Years Eve Celebration, Hire a SDBP management team to better serve our members by our members.

How do I get involved?
*$100/year SDBP Individual Members or $10/month
*$50 one-time payment to Post an Approved Meetup. Completed meetup information and description needs to be submitted 3 weeks prior. The approved meetup will be posted 2 weeks prior to the event taking place.
*$1200/year SDBP Partnership Affiliate
The Partnership Affiliate Level comes with all of the Individual Member benefits and includes the access to Post up to 12 events per year on each platform:
Meetup.com Event Organizer
Facebook.com Page Advertiser
Instagram.com Business Partner

How do I pay my membership?
$100 Individual Membership or $1200 Partnership Affiliate
Paypal: sdblackpros2015@gmail.com
Pay the $100 Individual Membership through Meetup.com as of January 20, 2020.

What if I choose to not pay the $100 Individual Membership fee?
You will be required to pay for each meetup you attend.
You will not have full access to the SDBP professional network, meetup location and logistics.

I still have more questions about the 2020 Membership, what do I do?
Come to the SDBP 2020 Membership Launch Party on January 20th with any additional questions.
Leave Questions in the comments below this meetup.
Call, text, or email Dree (619)354-8134 or askdree@gmail.com.
Like us and Message questions on Facebook @SDBlackProfessionals

“We all love the San Diego Lifestyle; SDBP merges the Black Professional Culture with it.” – Dree