Events

In collaboration with the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) and the Center for Intercultural Relations, the SDSU Black Resource Center (BRC) will be hosting the first Sister to Sister Luncheon this Spring Semester.
This luncheon is held on-campus at the Tula Community Center and free lunch is provided! Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other students, faculty, and staff members who self-identify as feminine-centered individuals.

The first Sister to Sister Luncheon of 2020 will take place on:
Friday, February 14th, 2020
11am-1pm
Lunch will be served promptly at 11:20am
Tula Community Center

SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER ASAP! If interested, please submit your information below and we will contact you via email to confirm your seat!

Paint night for ages 5-13
Paint Night Includes
1. 8×10 Canvas to take home,
2. Loaner Paint and /Brush for paint session,
3. Gift Bag
4. Dinner Pizza Night
5. Special guest performance By Lil J2
Note:: All Parents must sign permission slip and waiver before leaving children. All Allergies must be listed before entry. Thank you kindly. There is a late pickup fee if parents are late to pick up children. Address will be sent via email, text or messenger whichever prefer

Canna Create Night (Valentine’s Day Edition)

Come create “Ganja Chocolaty Goodness” (high quality potent chocolates) with our experienced cannabis confection creator: Chef Jessica! She will teach you all you need to know about infusing your special treats; which are one of her most popular products! Simply choose your chocolate; your candy to mix it with; and your mold then VOILA! You’re ready to make magic!

Then, while your chocolates chill in the molds, you will begin a puff and paint session with Artist and Southeast Art Team Member, Vee Brooks!

“I love combining cannabis with my passion, which is Art. Whether you feel you are artistic or not this will be your time to be free to express that through your art. You can follow along on any piece you choose or re create a version of your liking. As an artist I know the importance of Being Free to Create. Let’s do it together.” ~Vee

Finally, while the paintings dry, enjoy an infused fondue fountain, dab bar, appetizers and have a complementary glass of champagne for you and your boo on us!

We’ll also have a Photographer on-site to help you capture the moment so make sure to come camera ready!

See you there!!

Canna Craft Night Agenda

8:00     Doors open

8:15     Chocolate making

8:45     Intermission /serenade

9:00     Puff & Paint

10:00   Mix and Mingle

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

The Party for Socialism and Liberation invites you to a forum to honor revolutionary leaders and movements for Black History Month. We will discuss national liberation struggles and revolutionary black leaders through a socialist lens

THE 39th ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO THE REGGAE LEGENDS AT WORLDBEAT CENTER IN SAN DIEGO ON FEBRUARY 15 AND 16 PRESENTS JAMAICAN FAVORITES INCLUDING MYKAL ROSE AND YELLOWMAN, PLUS A VIRGIN ISLANDS EXPLOSION TRIBUTE DAY TO VAUGHN BENJAMIN WITH THE AKAE BEKA BAND, ARMY, AND MORE.

WorldBeat Productions presents the 39th Annual TRIBUTE TO THE REGGAE LEGENDS (In Memory of Vaughn Benjamin) on President’s Day Weekend of Saturday, February 15, 2020 and Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Worldbeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego – Balboa Park. It is an all-ages venue and doors open at 4 p.m. and the music goes to 11:30 p.m. each night.

Tribute to the Reggae Legends Festival aka Bob Fest was founded by WorldBeat Productions 39 years ago. Each year the festival pays respect to all the past and living legends of reggae music.

The 2020 line-up:
Saturday
Mykal Rose (Jamaica)
King Yellowman (Jamaica)
K’Reemah (Jamaica)
The Originators (CA)
Sol Remedy (CA)

Sunday
Akae Beka Band (Virgin Islands)
Army (Virgin Islands)
Reemah (Virgin Islands)
Spiritual (Jamaica)
Ninjah P Soundsystem (Virgin Islands)
Junyah P (Virgin Islands)
Boostive (CA)
Incient Rootsman Nyabinghi (JA/ CA)

Mykal Rose is celebrating his acclaimed new album called ‘Ska Ska Ska.’ For over 25 years, Michael Rose has been recording and performing his brand of militant, hardcore Jamaican music to the delight of reggae fans around the world. As a solo artist, with Black Uhuru, and back as a solo artist, the “Ruff” Rose has achieved great success throughout his career including receiving reggae’s first Grammy award for the album, Anthem. For the first time in his career, reggae legend and Grammy award winner, Mykal Rose, takes on a Ska album as a result of his drive to honor the music he grew up with and bring it back to his island since he feels ska music is worldwide except in his hometown.
Hailing from U.S Virgin Islands and the U.S. are the esteemed Akae Beka Band, who backed the legendary intellectual, lyrically prolific mystic Roots Reggae Chanter Vaughn Benjamin before his passing. These loyal souljahs consist of Edmund – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals; Ras L – Bass; Suren – Keys; Peter – Drums; Junyah P – Keys; Ryan – Lead Guitar/ Vocals.
Longtime band members Edmund and Ras L (Ras Elyment Records) have toured and recorded with Vaughn for over a decade. Singer Ryan/ Ishence (Higher Bound Productions) also produced albums with Vaughn for 14 years; Suren has been touring with Akae Beka since 2015 and Peter has been touring since 2018, and his older brother was a drummer for MIDNITE. Producer and singer Junyah P joined the band recently and brings a unique bubble to the keys.
Akae Beka often charted on Billboard and Itunes/Apple Music. Vaughn Benjamin released 73 albums during his lifetime, and reggae lovers worldwide are eagerly anticipating the release of Akae Beka’s unreleased works as he left behind a treasure trove of albums. For more info please go to @theakaebeka on FB and @akae_beka on IG. This evening is a tribute to Vaughn Benjamin.

King Yellowman also has a new album called ‘No More War.’ King Yellowman has gained wide popularity on the dancehall reggae scene in the 1980s with his “slack” lyrics not fit for airplay. His successful singles, including “I’m Getting Married in the Morning,” and “Nobody Move, brought him worldwide acclaim. He has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award, and was awarded the Order of Distinction (officer class) for his contribution to Jamaican Culture and Entertainment in 2018. Yellowman has been touring consistently all over the world; and is particularly thrilled to be touring with his talented daughter and releasing his new. His daughter K’reema is also excited about her father’s latest project. “I am very excited; it’s been a long time coming,” said K’reema. Yellowman’s new single “No More War” which he co-wrote with his daughter Kreema was released earlier this year.

K’Reema (Yellowman’s Daughter)
Singer/songwriter, born and raised in Jamaica, now living in the United States, Kareema Foster, also known as K’reema, is an up and coming musician pursuing her long-lived dream and first love: Music! “My music is a representation of me, infusing both worlds, my reggae and dancehall roots with my pop and R&B influence, creating my sound” says K’Reema. She is following in her father’s footsteps and paving her own way in the music industry with releases like “We Don’t Give A F#%K”. With a large Twitter following, she is garnering attention for herself and setting out to make her own name in reggae, just like dad.

Army (Fritzmaurice Williams) was born and raised on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. He is to be counted among the many conscious singers and players of instruments from St. Croix who are worthy of international recognition. Army’s voice – while influenced by such artists as Nat King Cole, Dennis Brown and Freddie McGregor – is unique in all of contemporary reggae with its amazing ability to be both deeply soothing and intensely energizing. With a voice as invigorating and free as the wind, and with word sound utterances that penetrate hearts and minds, Army’s mission is clear. He is firmly committed to using his music as a weapon in the war for spiritual renewal and justice for all peoples.

Reggae artist, Spiritual lives by the principles of integrity and good character and doesn’t imitate. He writes original songs of meaning and depth, and then records them in a studio with “live” musicians, including horn and lead guitar players, percussionists and backing singers. Reggae music hasn’t sounded like this for a generation. His music is from the heart, bearing messages for all nations, From the start, Spiritual’s music sang of hope and uplifted the spirits, which is how he got his name.

Reemah, hailing from the island of St. Croix, is one of the new Roots Revolutionaries in this time and space encouraging all those that listen with an uplifting and spiritual message. Having always been passionate about stimulating the mind and soul through music, Reemah has been planting the seeds of a divine flame, bringing awareness with each social commentary that is seemingly wrapped in a gritty, unapologetic yet sweetly satisfying package.

San Diego is known for cultivating some of the best Reggae to come out of the US and is a desired destination for Reggae lovers everywhere. The Originators have developed a unique style, bring a wide range of Reggae influences to their sound and their set is always dynamic. Their style is traditional Reggae mixed with hints of rocksteady, modern Reggae and a vocal style that is heavily influenced by classic Reggae and the Motown Sound of American R&B.

Other performers include Sol Remedy, Ninjah P Soundsystem (Virgin Islands), and Boostive (CA), Native American Drumming by Tim Red Bird and the Red Warriors, African Drum and Dance and Danza Azteca Blessing.

This two-day festival will offer arts & crafts vendors plus Caribbean vegetarian food in the WorldBeat Center café, plus the new sober curious bar including kombucha on tap.

WorldBeat Productions has been a pioneer in producing roots reggae artists since for many years and recognizes February as Black History Month in the U.S. but in Jamaica, it has been commemorated as ‘Reggae Month’. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, the Jamaican Minister of Culture said, “This Reggae Month is the grand celebration party for the recent inscription of the Reggae Music of Jamaica to the UNESCO list of Intangible treasures for the whole of humanity.”
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