Events

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!

Saturday February 8th 10am-3pm! FREE give aways, family friendly!!

The Head Wrap & Coffee Meet Up is a day for head wrap enthusiastic fashionistas to come together to learn new wrapping techniques, network with one another and support small businesses!

Our 1st meeting of the new year and new decade! This will be a short meeting. We will be holding elections for the 2020-2021 Executive Board!

Those running for office are as follows:

Temika M. Cook – President
Kevin Alston – President
Mathew Gordon – Vice President
Rickie Brown – Treasurer
Kenya Taylor – Secretary

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/

The Cooper Family Foundation and New Assurance Baptist Chitch Present :

Gospel Extravaganza Fundraiser

Featuring the melodic sounds from San Diego’s Renowned: Arnessa and Friends

All proceeds will fund Juneteenth 2020 which will be held June 20, 2020

Be involved! Join the conversation and help generate solutions that will help communities of color understand and overcome the impact of human sex trafficking. *Understand the laws currently being used for pimping, pandering, prostitution, and sex trafficking.
*Understand why 64% of those prosecuted for sex trafficking related charges are Black.
*Lets dive in to solutions that will help save future generations from exploitation *What solutions can we come up with to help both men and women that are caught in the trap.
#Saturday Feb 8 @ 6pm
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