Events

Building alternative neighborhood-based food systems require a social commitment to racial equity and a fearless commitment to social justice. The intent of the PNV Food Justice Legacy Lecture Series is to convene opportunities for shared experiences and provide intellectual inspiration to communities most impacted by inequitable practices.

Dr. Maulana Karenga, an accomplished activist scholar, the creator of Kwanzaa, an African America cultural holiday, and published author, will deliver the keynote address on Racism as a Root Cause for Inequities within the US Food System and Society as a Whole.

Following the lecture, there will be a response panel and conversation with the audience. Confirmed panelists at this time, Lianne Urada, PhD, MSW, LCSW, Assistant Professor, San Diego State University School of Social Work & University of California San Diego, Center on Gender Equity and Health, Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health, Department of Medicine; and Jessie Mills PhD, Chair and Associate Professor, Ethnic Studies, University of San Diego. The program also includes dinner at 5:30pm and cultural performances.

The World Beat Cultural Center (Executive Director/Founder Makeda “Dread” Cheatom) celebrated its 33rd annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26 to December 29, 2017 at their center located at 2100 Park Blvd here in San Diego. This was a free event, and each day featured Traditional Afrikan libations, a drum call and the master of ceremonies was Tukufu Kalonji.

Celebrating 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa, The World Beat Center had Kwanzaa Poetry by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson,Karamu and other cultural performances

Though many Americans don’t know much about Kwanzaa, it’s a beautiful holiday that all can share in. Here is a little history about this important celebration of African heritage and unity.

Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 through December 29. Established by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African heritage and celebrates family, community, and culture. It takes its name from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which in Swahili means “first fruits.” Kwanzaa’s origin lies in the 1960s civil rights and Black Freedom movements, and is a way of commemorating the African heritage of black Americans whose ethnic history was stripped away by the slave trade. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language, and was thus chosen as the language of Kwanzaa’s principles.

According to Karenga, “Kwanzaa was created to reaffirm and restore our rootedness in African culture.” It is a cultural rather than religious holiday, and can be celebrated regardless of a person’s faith tradition. “First fruits” celebrations date back to ancient Egypt and Nubia, and commemorate the harvest.

The colors black, red, and green are part of Kwanzaa celebrations due to their special significance. Black represents the people, red is for the blood uniting all those with African ancestry, as well as the bloodshed during slavery and the civil rights movement, and green is for the lush land of Africa.
There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, celebrated on each day of the holiday and known collectively as Nguzo Saba. They are African values which are named in both Swahili and English.

• Umoja: Unity
• Kujichagulia: Self-determination
• Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility
• Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics
• Nia: Purpose
• Kuumba: Creativity
• Imani: Faith

Families gather during Kwanzaa to light the kinara, a candle holder with seven candles in the colors of red, black, and green. The black candle is placed in the center and used to light the other flames from left to right. Together, the candles are called the mishuuma saba, and they represent the Seven Principles.

Kwanzaa greetings are in Swahili and English. “Habari gani?” is a traditional Swahili greeting, and the response is each of the principles, depending on which day of Kwanzaa it is. Other greetings include “Heri za Kwanzaa,” or simply, “Happy Kwanzaa!”

If you are interested in donating, volunteering or just want more information on The World Beat Cultural Center and their various activities go to www.worldbeatcenter.org or call (619) 230-1190.

The World Beat Cultural Center (Executive Director/Founder Makeda “Dread” Cheatom) celebrated its 33rd annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26 to December 29, 2017 at their center located at 2100 Park Blvd here in San Diego. This was a free event, and each day featured Traditional Afrikan libations, a drum call and the master of ceremonies was Tukufu Kalonji.

Celebrating 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa, The World Beat Center had Kwanzaa Poetry by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson,Karamu and other cultural performances

Though many Americans don’t know much about Kwanzaa, it’s a beautiful holiday that all can share in. Here is a little history about this important celebration of African heritage and unity.

Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 through December 29. Established by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African heritage and celebrates family, community, and culture. It takes its name from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which in Swahili means “first fruits.” Kwanzaa’s origin lies in the 1960s civil rights and Black Freedom movements, and is a way of commemorating the African heritage of black Americans whose ethnic history was stripped away by the slave trade. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language, and was thus chosen as the language of Kwanzaa’s principles.

According to Karenga, “Kwanzaa was created to reaffirm and restore our rootedness in African culture.” It is a cultural rather than religious holiday, and can be celebrated regardless of a person’s faith tradition. “First fruits” celebrations date back to ancient Egypt and Nubia, and commemorate the harvest.

The colors black, red, and green are part of Kwanzaa celebrations due to their special significance. Black represents the people, red is for the blood uniting all those with African ancestry, as well as the bloodshed during slavery and the civil rights movement, and green is for the lush land of Africa.
There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, celebrated on each day of the holiday and known collectively as Nguzo Saba. They are African values which are named in both Swahili and English.

• Umoja: Unity
• Kujichagulia: Self-determination
• Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility
• Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics
• Nia: Purpose
• Kuumba: Creativity
• Imani: Faith

Families gather during Kwanzaa to light the kinara, a candle holder with seven candles in the colors of red, black, and green. The black candle is placed in the center and used to light the other flames from left to right. Together, the candles are called the mishuuma saba, and they represent the Seven Principles.

Kwanzaa greetings are in Swahili and English. “Habari gani?” is a traditional Swahili greeting, and the response is each of the principles, depending on which day of Kwanzaa it is. Other greetings include “Heri za Kwanzaa,” or simply, “Happy Kwanzaa!”

If you are interested in donating, volunteering or just want more information on The World Beat Cultural Center and their various activities go to www.worldbeatcenter.org or call (619) 230-1190.

The World Beat Cultural Center (Executive Director/Founder Makeda “Dread” Cheatom) celebrated its 33rd annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26 to December 29, 2017 at their center located at 2100 Park Blvd here in San Diego. This was a free event, and each day featured Traditional Afrikan libations, a drum call and the master of ceremonies was Tukufu Kalonji.

Celebrating 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa, The World Beat Center had Kwanzaa Poetry by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson,Karamu and other cultural performances

Though many Americans don’t know much about Kwanzaa, it’s a beautiful holiday that all can share in. Here is a little history about this important celebration of African heritage and unity.

Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 through December 29. Established by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African heritage and celebrates family, community, and culture. It takes its name from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which in Swahili means “first fruits.” Kwanzaa’s origin lies in the 1960s civil rights and Black Freedom movements, and is a way of commemorating the African heritage of black Americans whose ethnic history was stripped away by the slave trade. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language, and was thus chosen as the language of Kwanzaa’s principles.

According to Karenga, “Kwanzaa was created to reaffirm and restore our rootedness in African culture.” It is a cultural rather than religious holiday, and can be celebrated regardless of a person’s faith tradition. “First fruits” celebrations date back to ancient Egypt and Nubia, and commemorate the harvest.

The colors black, red, and green are part of Kwanzaa celebrations due to their special significance. Black represents the people, red is for the blood uniting all those with African ancestry, as well as the bloodshed during slavery and the civil rights movement, and green is for the lush land of Africa.
There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, celebrated on each day of the holiday and known collectively as Nguzo Saba. They are African values which are named in both Swahili and English.

• Umoja: Unity
• Kujichagulia: Self-determination
• Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility
• Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics
• Nia: Purpose
• Kuumba: Creativity
• Imani: Faith

Families gather during Kwanzaa to light the kinara, a candle holder with seven candles in the colors of red, black, and green. The black candle is placed in the center and used to light the other flames from left to right. Together, the candles are called the mishuuma saba, and they represent the Seven Principles.

Kwanzaa greetings are in Swahili and English. “Habari gani?” is a traditional Swahili greeting, and the response is each of the principles, depending on which day of Kwanzaa it is. Other greetings include “Heri za Kwanzaa,” or simply, “Happy Kwanzaa!”

If you are interested in donating, volunteering or just want more information on The World Beat Cultural Center and their various activities go to www.worldbeatcenter.org or call (619) 230-1190.

The World Beat Cultural Center (Executive Director/Founder Makeda “Dread” Cheatom) celebrated its 33rd annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26 to December 29, 2017 at their center located at 2100 Park Blvd here in San Diego. This was a free event, and each day featured Traditional Afrikan libations, a drum call and the master of ceremonies was Tukufu Kalonji.

Celebrating 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa, The World Beat Center had Kwanzaa Poetry by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson,Karamu and other cultural performances

Though many Americans don’t know much about Kwanzaa, it’s a beautiful holiday that all can share in. Here is a little history about this important celebration of African heritage and unity.

Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 through December 29. Established by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African heritage and celebrates family, community, and culture. It takes its name from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which in Swahili means “first fruits.” Kwanzaa’s origin lies in the 1960s civil rights and Black Freedom movements, and is a way of commemorating the African heritage of black Americans whose ethnic history was stripped away by the slave trade. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language, and was thus chosen as the language of Kwanzaa’s principles.

According to Karenga, “Kwanzaa was created to reaffirm and restore our rootedness in African culture.” It is a cultural rather than religious holiday, and can be celebrated regardless of a person’s faith tradition. “First fruits” celebrations date back to ancient Egypt and Nubia, and commemorate the harvest.

The colors black, red, and green are part of Kwanzaa celebrations due to their special significance. Black represents the people, red is for the blood uniting all those with African ancestry, as well as the bloodshed during slavery and the civil rights movement, and green is for the lush land of Africa.
There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, celebrated on each day of the holiday and known collectively as Nguzo Saba. They are African values which are named in both Swahili and English.

• Umoja: Unity
• Kujichagulia: Self-determination
• Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility
• Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics
• Nia: Purpose
• Kuumba: Creativity
• Imani: Faith

Families gather during Kwanzaa to light the kinara, a candle holder with seven candles in the colors of red, black, and green. The black candle is placed in the center and used to light the other flames from left to right. Together, the candles are called the mishuuma saba, and they represent the Seven Principles.

Kwanzaa greetings are in Swahili and English. “Habari gani?” is a traditional Swahili greeting, and the response is each of the principles, depending on which day of Kwanzaa it is. Other greetings include “Heri za Kwanzaa,” or simply, “Happy Kwanzaa!”

If you are interested in donating, volunteering or just want more information on The World Beat Cultural Center and their various activities go to www.worldbeatcenter.org or call (619) 230-1190.

Meet face to face with top employers hiring for Sales, Customer Service, Dispatcher, Retail, Financial Services, Management, I.T., Healthcare, Government, Education, Accounting and more.

If you have been looking for a new career or just ready to start a new job you don’t want to miss this exciting hiring event.

Professional Dress is required and bringing additional copies of your resume is strongly recommended.

What to expect ?

• Multiple employers hiring for open positions.

• Great Networking opportunities in a relaxed, professional environment

• Face to face meetings with recruiters, managers and human resources professionals

• 100% free event to attend

Tickets: $35 Advanced | $37 Day of Show
Doors – 7:00pm Show – 8:30pm
Ages: 21+

K. Michelle
Damar Jackson

The hip hop, RnB songstress released her latest album, KIMBERLY: The People I Used To Know, today on iTunes and Spotify!

CHOCOLATE / March 15 / BLONDE!
==> A Night Of Deep Dark Afro Tech
and Forward Thinking House Music!

DJS / Oscar P, Pro-K,
KARMA, Ivan Gregory

FREE Before 10 PM
$5 REVOLUTIONARY DONATION After

Live art by Cale

21+

The infamous Funk Soul Social returns with a very special edition that is sure to revive those old school feels featuring Rap legend Sir Mix-A-Lot known for hits like “Baby Got Back,” “Posse’ on Broadway” and many others. The night also welcomes the Funk and Soul vibes of special guests Kim Jackson and The Routine Players and Hip-Hop R&B sounds of The Lyrical Groove.

Tickets: $25 Advanced/Day of Show
Doors/Show- 8:00/9:30pm
Ages: 21+

Sir Mix-A-Lot (sirmixalot) parlayed a gonzo tribute to women with large buttocks into hip-hop immortality. But even before he struck crossover gold, he was one of rap’s great D.I.Y. success stories. The Grammy award-winning emcee co-founded his own record label, promoted his music himself, produced all his own tracks, and essentially pulled himself up by the proverbial American bootstraps. Even before “Baby Got Back,” Mix-A-Lot was a platinum-selling album artist with a strong following in the hip-hop community, known for bouncy, danceable, bass-heavy tracks indebted to old school electro.