Events

WEDNESDAY JAN 29
​PRE-OPENING RECEPTION & PANEL

THURSDAY JAN 30
​OPENING DAY FILMS & ​FILMMAKERS RECEPTION

FRIDAY
​JAN 31 (FILMS)

SATURDAY
​FEB 1 (FILMS)

​CLOSING DAY FEB 2 (FILMS)

​SCREENING PASS 

​FESTIVAL PASS

INDUSTRY PARTY ​

FILMMAKERS BREAKFAST

AWARDS DINNER & GALA 

Get ready for the San Diego Black Film Festival. January 29-February 2. Over 100 African American and African Diaspora films screened. Foreign, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Horror, Religious, Music videos, GLBTQ, Shorts and more. Events includes films each day of festival; Pre-Opening Reception; Opening Day Films & Reception; Panel Discussions; Industry Party; Filmmakers Breakfast; Mixer; Red Carpet; Awards Dinner & Gala; and numerous celebrities. Be a star, or act like one at the 2020 San Diego Black Film Festival. This is a family event. Tickets available now.

WorldBeat Center Presents Black Future Month featuring

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Raise The Spirit! Tour 2020, a part of WorldBeat Center’s Sound Sanctuary

Opening Act: Dave Millard’s WorldBeat Sound Sanctuary Quartet

The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has toured internationally, as well as recorded enumerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes/trumpet, Alex Harding/baritone sax, and the band’s founder, Dr. Kahil El’Zabar multi-percussion the composition is guaranteed to inspire audiences, as well as garner significant media for every presenter. The EHE is a must see ensemble, who’s truly making history with each performance! They are 21st century Griot, making Great Black Music for the Mind, Body, and Spirit! Their 2019 the touring season will be kicked off with Amazon Prime’s world premiere of the EHE’s international award winning feature film documentary, “Be Known!”. It was executive produced by superstar actors, Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance, and directed by Dwayne Johnson Cochran

Tuesday, Dec 10th, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Enjoy a morning breakfast – endorsement free- and share your views on the people, politics, and issues at all levels of government, and how they affect us all.

Tickets $15.
Pay online at https://bit.ly/2N8Zu1b – or pay cash at the door. See you there!

GENERAL MEETING – OPEN TO ALL

Black Men United is comprised of black men and those who support black men. Members are those who participate in the organization’s activities; live, work, and serve in the organization’s community; advocate for justice on behalf of the organization’s community; and seek to give voice to those without voice. Members are people of faith, clergy, and representatives of diverse, non-profit and community organizations.

Based in San Diego’s 4th Council District, Black Men United’s community is African-American people, African immigrants, American Indian, Latino, and others who, by experience, consciousness and culture, empathize with the black experience.

Black Men United’s vision is to serve as a unifying, empowering and moral influence in its community.

Black Men United’s purpose is convene, guide and galvanize black men (and those who support black men) to enable and empower its members and its community to address their relevant spiritual, individual, interpersonal, societal needs.

Black Men United’s activities and achievements reflect a commitment to faith, constancy, individual and community development, justice, and inclusion. Much of BMU’s work is accomplished through its Committees.

Are you interested in helping your community thrive? Learn about Community Planning Groups (CPGs) in the City of San Diego with panelists who will share the ins and outs of community planning!

Community Planning Groups provide important feedback to the city about future growth, transportation options, and community needs. We’ll hear from current and former CPG members about their experience: How they got involved, what they do on their CPG, and why it matters.

If you’ve never heard of CPGs or are considering running for a CPG seat, please join us and ask questions at this event. Confirmed panelists include:

• Karen Montufar-Federico, Chollas Valley CPG
• Samantha Jenkins, Skyline Paradise Hills Planning Committee
• Chelsea Klaseus, Southeastern CPG
• Christie Hill, Chollas Valley CPG
• Eric Henson (moderator)

Come join the NSBE SIG Entrepreneurship during Happy Hour for the First Tuesdays at The OWL! This is your chance to network with professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, investors, and more.

All are welcomed!

Bring your business card! We will also be raffling off gifts.

The first 10 people who arrive at First Tuesday will have a chance to pitch their company!

Questions, concerns, please contact Jayton Harps via email jayton.harps@gmail.com.

All eligible candidates were contacted to participate in this bipartisan forum.

Meet the candidates and hear what they have to say about the issues impacting our communities!

Join “Church Women United In San Diego” this Friday (February 7, 2020 @ 10am). I will be on a panel to discuss the power of voting as our voice for input into government and what that means for us in this country at this time

*** This is a Black-Tie / Formal Event ***
Friday, February 7, 2020, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper will celebrate our Diamond Anniversary – 60 years of service to San Diego’s African and African American Communities, and counting!
Join us as we honor, with music, dance, and song some of San Diego’s trailblazers and influencers who’ve tirelessly given back to the community over the years.

Tickets on Sale Now: https://sdvoice.info/gala/
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Table Sponsorships are still available.

Reflecting on our past, lighting our present, sparkling towards our future!