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Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a main focus on
Global African Presence, which covers Africans outside of Africa
before and after enslavement. He is also the author or editor of
eighteen books which deal with the same topic. Dr. Runoko has visited
120 countries and spoken in sixty-five countries. In 2005, he was
awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree by the Amen-Ra Theological
Seminary. He inaugurated the First All-India Dalit Writer’s Conference
in 1987, and he was the major keynote speaker at the International
Reunion of the African Family in 1999 and first keynote speaker at the
Frist Global Black Nationalities Conference in Osogbo, Nigeria in
2010. In December 2010, he was President and first speaker at the
Diaspora Forum at the FESMAN Conference. He is currently pursuing a
major work on the African presence in the museums of the world. His
ultimate goal in his life is the uplift of African people from all
over the world. He is the official Traveling Ambassador for Marcus
Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association and African
Communicates League.
Join local researcher and writer Fanny Garvey for a 100th anniversary local history lecture on The Negro Trail-Blazers of California by Delilah Beasley, a classic in the field of California black history. Written in 1919, the book presents the documented history of California black folk from the 1840s during the Gold Rush to the late 19th century. Beasley was the first to write the history of black people in California, and the first African-American woman to be published regularly in a major metropolitan newspaper. Her informative record of the lives of early black Californians is crucial to understanding the black presence throughout the West, and in San Diego and its environs in
The history of San Diego is diverse, complex, and multi-cultural.
We want to share our stories of this history with you.
Please join us on November 6th, 2019, for the first event in our community-based series — A People’s History of San Diego.
Come, listen, learn, discuss and reflect on the history of San Diego’s people, in their own time and their own words.
All are welcome!
Carrol Waymon, educator and champion of racial equality, 1925-2020
Please come and pay respects to this San Diego legend!
A viewing will be held 5 p.m. Jan. 23 at Anderson-Ragsdale Funeral Home, 5050 Federal Blvd., San Diego.
A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Bethel Baptist Church, 1962 Euclid Ave., San Diego.
“To be Black in San Diego,” Waymon wrote in “On Being Black in San Diego — Anytown USA,” his 2004 book, “is to forever wonder why, on the one hand, this is such a great place to live, and on the other hand feel so isolated and depressed at the same time. Why is it that so many Blacks in all walks and successful levels in this town feel that so few things have brought so little positive change?”
A lifelong jazz aficionado, Waymon spent decades on the Jackie Robinson YMCA board, volunteered with Somali Youth United, and late in life became co-owner of Awash, an Ethiopian restaurant in San Diego. Among his numerous honors was the KPBS “Local Hero” award and the Jackie Robinson YMCA’s Human Dignity Award, both bestowed in 2013
After earning a Ph.D in education, Waymon founded what is now known as the Africana Studies Department at San Diego State University. In 1977, he began a 33-year association with Mesa College, teaching psychology, sociology and anthropology.
Location: Balboa Park
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101
Attire: ALL BLACK (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Afros if possible. Black shades (optional)
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN.
Donations are accepted.
CashApp- $JosephDW
Venmo- @JDW-90
The San Diego City Black Employees Association, in collaboration with Jas:Maven, will be hosting a Black History in Motion celebration to commemorate Black History’s multi-generational, forward progress throughout the City of San Diego.
The focus of this celebration is Past and Present San Diego Black History shown through an exhibit of artifacts, black-owned business owners, a presentation by elected officials, and entertainment.
“There has always been a rich and deep African American background here in downtown San Diego. It was known as the Harlem of the West in the 1920s through 1940s.”
Please join us at this year’s celebration as we feature Professor Chuck Ambers of the African Latin Museum in Old Town, Councilmember Monica Montgomery, and other local leaders.
For up to date information Follow:
San Diego City Black Employees Association www.facebook.com/SanDiegoBEA
Jas:Maven – Connecting the Right People www.facebook.com/theJasMaven
For Questions: SDBEA2015@outlook.com or jasmine@jasminesadler.com
Time
4:30 pm Scanning event begins
5:30 pm Reception
6:00 pm Program begins
7:30 pm Program ends
The 3rd Annual Keepers of the Culture is a celebration of Black Heritage and the individuals who have dedicated themselves to making sure African American culture continues to have a meaningful presence in San Diego.The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) in collaboration with the San Diego History Center are hosting the reception which will give San Diego an opportunity to say “thank you” to the three honorees.
The reception will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 5:30- 8:00 PM at the San DiegoHistory Center, 1649 El Prado #3, San Diego CA 92101. It is free to all.
The distinguished honorees include:
Common Ground Theatre- for implementing the vision the late Rufus Dewitt and Dr. Robert Matthews to start a theater in 1963, has allowed San Diego to experience the stories and voices of the Black community for over 50 years. The importance of their efforts to produce works by and about people of African descent cannot be underscored.
Ms. Starla Lewis– for her work in higher education, and various programs and initiatives developed with an appreciation for Black culture. Her multi-generational productions with her daughters continues to offer a unique way to educate people from all walks of life about the brilliance of African Americans culture.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Matthews– for establishment of the Common Ground Theatre with the late Rufus Dewitt, the Martin L. King Parade and Pageant, leadership and financial support of organizations such as the Jackie Robinson YMCA Board, RADY Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Common Ground Theatre, Jack and Jill, Tema Ghana Sister City, and the Elementary Institute of Science. San Diego has benefited greatly because of their unwavering commitment to the cultural life of our city.
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This year we have included a special opportunity. Prior to the start of the reception the San Diego History Center will host a scanning session where participants are invited to bring their own their own photographs and documents to be scanned for consideration for in an upcoming exhibition reflecting the timeline of African American history in San Diego, as well as potentially added to the SDHC archival collections. Items will be scanned on-site and returned to the owner. Maximum photo size is 8.5×11. This activity will begin at 4:30 PM in the Thornton Theater located in the San Diego History Center’s Thornton theater. (Limit five items per person.)
For more information, visit: https://sandiegohistory.org/event/keepers-of-the-culture-2020/
FREE TUESDAY TALK: MOVERS & SHAKERS OF BLACK SAN DIEGO
San Diego has always been a diverse town, even before San Diego became incorporated as a city. African Americans have contributed to San Diego for more than a century. This presentation highlights the many African Americans and their contributions to the city of San Diego.
ABOUT THE FREE TUESDAY TALK SERIES
Come to the History Center on the second Tuesday of each month for a presentation about our shared history—both popular and obscure—and uncover something new! Join a monthly conversation about San Diego’s untold stories relevant to a changing community.
Free Tuesday Talks are always free with Give Forward admission.
The San Diego Buffalo Soldiers Mission is to provide a historically accurate account of the Buffalo Soldiers contribution to American history, specifically the participation of the 9th & 10th Horse Cavalry in American history. Additionally, the San Diego chapter exists to increase awareness and respect for cultural differences and to encourage and improve the quality of life for all people. We provide educational presentations to the community, schools, and other organizations to perpetuate the rich history and legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. We strive to develop leaders who can address the humanitarian needs of our communities
Microsoft will honor the legacy and dream of Dr. King by hosting a digital art class where teens will learn to create and share their own digital art with the Fresh Paint app for Windows 10. Teens will explore the basics of Fresh Paint, using life-like oil, watercolors, pastels, and more to craft their own creations. At the end of the workshop, teens will have the chance to use their new skills to create a project that expresses what “I have a dream” means to them.
Microsoft will select 5-10 finalists whose art will be printed and recognized at their MLK Day celebration on January 20th, 2020 from 5:00pm-6:30pm. After the final selections have been made, Microsoft will notify parents that their child’s artwork will be on display. Microsoft will invite the selectees to give a two-minute speech at the reception to speak about their drawing and what Dr. King’s dream means to them. All artwork from the week will be displayed all day in Microsofts theater but will host the special art show during the reception.
“Art Individual Releases” will be provided via email on Thursday, please fill out and bring with you on the day of the event.
We will provide snacks and light refreshments.
Opportunity drawing held at the end of the event!
Open to active duty dependents.
Please view below for No-Show Policy.
The evening will begin with heavy hors d’oeuvres at 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
The “Passing the Torch” program will begin at 6:45pm – 9:00pm immediately followed by a book signing.
Join professor Bernard Lafayette who was appointed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the first national chairman of the Poor Peoples Movement, and coordinator of the Selma, Alabama voting rights movement
Program also features:
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Student led expressions – connecting today’s social activism to that of the 1960’s
Spoken Word
Passing The Torch short film clip
Artistic expression of Ms. Amelia Boynton- the Matriarch of the voting rights movement
“In Peace and Freedom” book signing
Q & A
Gateway Educational Foundation & Institute works to preserve the rich history of the civil rights movement and honor the unsung heroes. We provide educational dialogues such as documentaries, films, passing the torch youth summits and assemblies, Kingian non-violence training workshops for adults and teens, effective black parenting classes to celebrate black heritage, and equip African American parents with culturally relevant parenting skills.
