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FEB. 19
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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A hands-on drumming workshop that explores the power of drumming in building community, healing the soul, and synchronizing the rhythms and heart beats of the mind, body, and spirit.
In honor of Black History Month 2020, students, faculty, and community members are invited to come together to record songs by classic blues artists such as Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters in our state-of-the-art recording studio. Contact Mike Espar (mespar@sdccd.edu) for more info or visit sdcity.edu/music.
Poets Speak Out on the strength and resilience of Black women. Students and community members can share poetry and spoken word regarding experiences of being Black in America.
Black Comix Day: Heroes Rise III is a 2 day event that celebrates African-American & African Comic Book Creators. This is the 3rd Annual showcase of this highly successful event in San Diego. This event is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to experience a mix of black culture and the comic book medium which has been popularized by the term, Afrofuturism. ALL are welcome to attend and it promises to be a magical & educational experience for the entire family. This event will take place at San Diego, California’s historic Balboa Park, WorldBeat Center as a part of their Black Future Month (February) events.
This year’s show is entitled “Variety is the Spice of Life” and will feature traditional African and African American inspired quilts as well as various textile arts. The Mercantile will have items handcrafted by the members available for purchase and with the purchase of $1 opportunity tickets visitors have opportunities to win a quilt created by the members and other prizes. Proceeds benefit the Library and Friends of the Library.
Quilting has been and always will be a part of the African American heritage and the SDPOCG endeavor to maintain and elevate this tradition. Please come and enjoy this cultural presentation. This free event is open to the public.
Black Comix Day: Heroes Rise III is a 2 day event that celebrates African-American & African Comic Book Creators. This is the 3rd Annual showcase of this highly successful event in San Diego. This event is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to experience a mix of black culture and the comic book medium which has been popularized by the term, Afrofuturism. ALL are welcome to attend and it promises to be a magical & educational experience for the entire family. This event will take place at San Diego, California’s historic Balboa Park, WorldBeat Center as a part of their Black Future Month (February) events.
Video Produced by S. Botello Productions™. Music by Susy Botello ©2019 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
BCD2020 Program Directors: Keithan Jones of KID comics and Makeda “Dread” Cheatom of World Beat Center.
Registration for this event will close on February 25, 2020 @ 5:30pm.
There are 27 seats remaining.
Event Details
Please come join teaching artist Stacie Birky Greene for a fun and educational collage-making workshop.
“Three Folk Musicians” by Romare Bearden, a gifted African-American artist will be introduced.
Bring your creativity and make a masterpiece! All supplies will be provided.
Space is limited. Please register online.
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a FREE Jacobs Presents: Black History Month Celebration event!
To commemorate African-American women in film, we’ll be screening scenes from Netflix’s “Never Heard” by local filmmaker Tamera Hill and the film short “Together” at Jacobs Center’s Celebration Hall. After the screening, there will be a panel Q&A discussion and Q&A, moderated by Black & Magazine Editor-in-Chief Chida Rebecca.
“Never Heard” tells the story of a father who is incarcerated for a crime he swears he did not commit and his son who is lured into Los Angeles’ merciless drug world and forced between God and gang life.
A family must make a critical decision that will change their lives forever in the film short, “Together,” featuring Efé McWorther, winner of the 2019 D.C. Black Film Festival Actress of the Year award.
RSVP requested; not required.
What is the Black Nerds Expo?
Black Nerds Expo is a space for attendees to explore and celebrate black comics, books, art, video games, and pop culture alongside like-minded individuals. This event is open to everyone!
Here is what the expo will offer:
-Meet people in the art, video game, and comic book industries
-Make new, local friends who like black pop culture
-Participate in opportunity drawings for active attendees
-Take Instagram-worthy photos at the photo booth
-Day-of point card to collect comics-related stickers and prizes
-Learn about upcoming projects and releases information in anime, manga, video games, media, and pop culture
Parking
Please park in the student stalls (NOT marked “staff”) in parking lots.
For a map of MiraCosta College, please click here.
FAQs
How much is it to attend the Black Nerds Expo?
It’s free! Just make sure to either pre-register or register on-site for entry.
Why is there a need for a black nerds event?
Could you name at least three black superheroes outside of Black Panther, Storm from the X-men, or Luke Cage? Could you name at least three black authors without searching on Google? Could you name at least one black artist outside of comics? Events such as the Black Nerds Expo is to make aware the existence of black pop culture that isn’t usually shown or celebrated in mainstream media.
If I’m a vendor, artist, or would like to table for the Black Nerds Expo, how can I make that happen?
Please email jbanks@miracosta.edu or complete the exhibitor application at https://forms.gle/4g8EZxEemZUUBb416 to register a representative to participate in the Black Nerds Expo. There is limited space, so please contact Jd Banks as soon as possible.
How much is it to reserve a table?
It’s free! We don’t want tabling or exhibiting fees to be a barrier for exhibiting. Please contact Jd Banks at jbanks@miracosta.edu as soon as possible since space is limited.
Is it possible to sponsor something for this event?
Sure! We would like to do an opportunity drawing for attendees, so any swag items such as T-shirts, hats, buttons, wrist bands, DVDs, posters, cups, or figurines relating to black pop culture would be appreciated. In return, the Black Nerds Expo will cross-promote your brand on social media and other marketing materials. Please email Jd Banks at jbanks@miracosta.edu for information.
Our Current Supporters
MiraCosta College
Are you providing any stipends or paying any fees for vendors, artists, or representatives to participate in the Black Nerds Expo?
No. Participants will only be provided a table, refreshments, and day-of logistical support.
What sort of things would be great to bring as a vendor, artist, or representative to the Black Nerds Expo?
If you are a comics vendor, comics and graphic novels concentrating on black superheroes such as Black Panther, Storm, Luke Cage, Black Lightning, Green Lantern, March, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Ironheart, Batwing, Cyborg, Mister Terrific, Vixen, Nubia, Rocket, XS, Tattooed Man, Afro Samurai, and more would be great. Find a list of black superheroes at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_black_superheroes. Books from Toni Morrison, Ben Okri, Karyn Parsons, John Lewis, Alice Walker, Octavia Butler, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Michelle Obama and other black authors would also be great. Artwork can be fan-created artwork of current black superheroes and/or original artwork with black and African-American attendees in mind.
Join us for our Black History Recital featuring our Preschool 4 The Arts Class, music and dance class and a grand finale performance by our Nationally Performing Marching Band.
