Events

Chance the Rapper Announces North American Tour

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am, here:
https://www.eatmytickets.com/en/artist/chance-the-rapper/

This event is designed for community partners, that have expertise in this space and are interested in learning about our cascade model for healing circles. This event is not open to the general public. It is specifically for our peace practitioners and experts.

PUSHOUT:THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK GIRLS IN SCHOOLS is a feature length documentary which takes a close look at the educational, judicial and societal disparities facing Black Girls. Inspired by the groundbreaking book of the same name by renowned scholar, Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. The documentary confronts the ways in which the misunderstanding of Black girlhood has led to excessive punitive discipline which in turn disrupts one of the most important factors in their lives, their education.Inspired by the groundbreaking book of the same name by renowned scholar, Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. The documentary confronts the ways in which the misunderstanding of Black girlhood has led to excessive punitive discipline which in turn disrupts one of the most important factors in their lives, their education.
Panel discussion to follow!

This event is sponsored by:
-Electrical Workers Minority Caucus
-Councilmember Monica Montgomery
-DETOUR/FANCY Teen Girls
-Saving Our Starfish
-Motivation.In.Action (MIA)
-March for Black Women SD
-The Steppe Family Trust
– #hoMEwork

When: Monday January 20th, 2020
Time: 12 pm- 8PM
Where: WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd.
San Diego CA 92101
www.worldbeatcenter.org | info@worldbeatcenter.org
Cost: FREE

Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most respected African-American leaders in history, this celebration is to honor Martin Luther kIng Jr. Even forty six years after his presence, his messages keep being relevant in the United States of America and all around the world.

Worldbeat Cultural Center, located in Balboa Park, is celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a family festival. With live music, dancing, vegan food, an outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, and more.

Live performances will include reggae revival artist Hempress Sativa, Caribbean artist Rob Symeonn, San Diego’s Maka Roots and with a Mexican influence SGT Remo.

Celebration also features multi-cultural performances and blessings. Including Native American Blessing, Danza Azteca, West African Dance, Afro-Cuban Percussion and Dance. There are also, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Hip Hop Performance By Junkyard Dance Crew and more!

Join us as we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His words and selfless actions continue to be an inspiration and never-ending call-to-action for tolerance and peace with each new generation.

The Human Dignity Award annually honors an individual or group who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement and commitment in promoting the value and importance defined by the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We were proud to announce last year’s Human Dignity Award Winner, the San Diego-based Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF). The foundation was founded in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20-year-old college student, was killed by 14-year-old gang member Tony Hicks. Hicks was tried as an adult for murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

This event will sell out, so reserve your spot early! Visit https://www.ymca.org/get-involved/events/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-award-breakfast to reserve your table(s) online.

Fill out your nomination for the 2020 Human Dignity Award here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020YMCASDMLKHDANominationForm

How are you supporting Girls of Color? Join us to share your knowledge and get involved in the All About Girls of Color Initiative!

As a community leader and major stakeholder invested in the well-being of Girls of Color – please accept this invitation to join us as we host our first Community Conversation with a group of individuals doing amazing work within their sector to move the needle towards positive outcomes for Girls of Color.
Our goal through facilitating a “community conversation” with key stakeholders who are passionate about the well-being of Girls Of Color – youth, parents, educators, nonprofit service providers, community partners, and employers – is to solicit your input on what is working well, what is not working, to identify unfulfilled needs, and to think creatively about new opportunities for programming, partnership and collaboration.
This event will be hosted by:
Tinesia Conwright, Founder & Executive Director, DETOUR/FANCY Teen Girls Expo & Leadership Academy (www.detourempowers.org)

All About Girls of Color Initiative
The All About Girls of Color Initiative unites individuals passionate about youth equity and inclusion to reduce the exclusionary practices and marginalization of girls of color by providing training on current trends impacting them and evidence-based practices for supporting and engaging girls of color around these trends.

Come volunteer at the 2020 FANCY Teen Girls Expo!