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Women of Color Roar 2020 – From the Ballot Box to the White House 7:30 am
Women of Color Roar 2020 – From the Ballot Box to the White House @ Jacobs Center
Feb 1 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Women of Color Roar 2020 - From the Ballot Box to the White House @ Jacobs Center
Join us for “From the Ballot Box to the White House” 2020 Women of Color Roar 2020 is a Black History Month celebration of the historic campaigns and elections of Women of Color from Shirley Chisholm to Kamala Harris. How do we diversify the pipeline? Although we have made gains,…
San Diego Black Film Festival 11:00 am
San Diego Black Film Festival @ Theatre Box San Diego
Feb 1 @ 11:00 am
San Diego Black Film Festival @ Theatre Box San Diego
WEDNESDAY JAN 29 ​PRE-OPENING RECEPTION & PANEL ​Chocolate Lounge at Theatre Box  701 Fifth Ave  San Diego, CA 92101 – Directions FREE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLICK HERE THURSDAY JAN 30 ​OPENING DAY FILMS & ​FILMMAKERS RECEPTION ​All screenings at Theatre Box  701 Fifth Ave  San Diego, CA 92101 – Directions PURCHASE FRIDAY ​JAN 31 (FILMS) ​All…
2020 Vision: Continuing the dream of MLK 1:00 pm
2020 Vision: Continuing the dream of MLK
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2020 Vision: Continuing the dream of MLK
San Diego ADOS presents 2020 vision continuing the dream of Martin Luther King February 2 1 PM to 5 PM free refreshments networking informational address 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108
FREE Girls Self-Defense Training 1:00 pm
FREE Girls Self-Defense Training
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FREE Girls Self-Defense Training
Somali Family Service seeks to empower girls, especially within San Diego’s immigrant and refugee communities, by providing them with the ability to defend themselves against attacks. In light of San Diego’s alarming human trafficking issues and hate crimes targeting girls and women who identify as Muslim, this culturally-inclusive training considers…
West African Dance Class with Fadila Mawiyah 3:30 pm
West African Dance Class with Fadila Mawiyah
Feb 1 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
West African Dance Class with Fadila Mawiyah
essence of celebrating Black History Month, come experience an African Dance class filled with passion for the art. Fadila’s passion of West African Dance ranges 30 years in studying the art, and styles of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea, & Mali, which also includes performing in the Los Angeles & San Diego…
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San Diego Black Film Festival 11:00 am
San Diego Black Film Festival @ Theatre Box San Diego
Feb 2 @ 11:00 am
San Diego Black Film Festival @ Theatre Box San Diego
WEDNESDAY JAN 29 ​PRE-OPENING RECEPTION & PANEL ​Chocolate Lounge at Theatre Box  701 Fifth Ave  San Diego, CA 92101 – Directions FREE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLICK HERE THURSDAY JAN 30 ​OPENING DAY FILMS & ​FILMMAKERS RECEPTION ​All screenings at Theatre Box  701 Fifth Ave  San Diego, CA 92101 – Directions PURCHASE FRIDAY ​JAN 31 (FILMS) ​All…
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Raise The Spirit Tour 2020 7:00 pm
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Raise The Spirit Tour 2020 @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Raise The Spirit Tour 2020 @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
WorldBeat Center Presents Black Future Month featuring Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Raise The Spirit! Tour 2020, a part of WorldBeat Center’s Sound Sanctuary Opening Act: Dave Millard’s WorldBeat Sound Sanctuary Quartet The legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has toured internationally, as well as recorded enumerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years.…
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Dr. John E. Warren’s Biscuits, Grits & Politics 7:30 am
Dr. John E. Warren’s Biscuits, Grits & Politics @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper
Feb 4 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Dr. John E. Warren's Biscuits, Grits & Politics @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper
Tuesday, Dec 10th, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Enjoy a morning breakfast – endorsement free- and share your views on the people, politics, and issues at all levels of government, and how they affect us all. Tickets $15. Pay online at https://bit.ly/2N8Zu1b – or pay cash at the door. See you…
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
Feb 4 @ 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
GENERAL MEETING – OPEN TO ALL Black Men United is comprised of black men and those who support black men. Members are those who participate in the organization’s activities; live, work, and serve in the organization’s community; advocate for justice on behalf of the organization’s community; and seek to give…
How to Join Your Community Planning Group 6:00 pm
How to Join Your Community Planning Group @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
How to Join Your Community Planning Group @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Are you interested in helping your community thrive? Learn about Community Planning Groups (CPGs) in the City of San Diego with panelists who will share the ins and outs of community planning! Community Planning Groups provide important feedback to the city about future growth, transportation options, and community needs. We’ll…
NSBE Entrepreneurship: First Tuesdays 6:30 pm
NSBE Entrepreneurship: First Tuesdays @ The Owl Drug Co
Feb 4 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
NSBE Entrepreneurship: First Tuesdays @ The Owl Drug Co
Come join the NSBE SIG Entrepreneurship during Happy Hour for the First Tuesdays at The OWL! This is your chance to network with professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, investors, and more. All are welcomed! Bring your business card! We will also be raffling off gifts. The first 10 people who…
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Congressional District 53 (CA-53) Candidate Forum 5:30 pm
Congressional District 53 (CA-53) Candidate Forum @ Skyline Hills Library
Feb 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Congressional District 53 (CA-53) Candidate Forum @ Skyline Hills Library
All eligible candidates were contacted to participate in this bipartisan forum. Meet the candidates and hear what they have to say about the issues impacting our communities!
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Black History In Motion 2020 4:30 pm
Black History In Motion 2020 @ Golden Hall
Feb 6 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Black History In Motion 2020 @ Golden Hall
The San Diego City Black Employees Association, in collaboration with Jas:Maven, will be hosting a Black History in Motion celebration to commemorate Black History’s multi-generational, forward progress throughout the City of San Diego. The focus of this celebration is Past and Present San Diego Black History shown through an exhibit…
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Church Women Standing in the gap 10:00 am
Church Women Standing in the gap @ north park apostolic church
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am
Church Women Standing in the gap @ north park apostolic church
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
SDV&V 60th Anniversary Gala 6:30 pm
SDV&V 60th Anniversary Gala @ Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
SDV&V 60th Anniversary Gala @ Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
  *** 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…
Black Xpression 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega
Feb 7 @ 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega | San Diego | California | United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30550YzhZjs
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Family Day 10:00 am
Family Day @ "Back Parking Lot"
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Family Day @ "Back Parking Lot"
Saturday February 8th 10am-3pm! FREE give aways, family friendly!!
San Diego Head Wrap and Coffee Meet Up 10:00 am
San Diego Head Wrap and Coffee Meet Up @ Cafe X
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
San Diego Head Wrap and Coffee Meet Up @ Cafe X
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!
February 2020 General Membership & Elections Meeting 1:00 pm
February 2020 General Membership & Elections Meeting @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Feb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
February 2020 General Membership & Elections Meeting @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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 –…
Third Annual Keepers of the Culture 4:30 pm
Third Annual Keepers of the Culture @ San Diego History Center
Feb 8 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Third Annual Keepers of the Culture @ San Diego History Center
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…
Gospel Concert Fundraiser 5:00 pm
Gospel Concert Fundraiser
Feb 8 @ 5:00 pm
Gospel Concert Fundraiser
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  
Paving Great Futures presents: We need 2 know! 6:00 pm
Paving Great Futures presents: We need 2 know! @ Bayview Baptist Church
Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm
Paving Great Futures presents: We need 2 know! @ Bayview Baptist Church
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.…
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A DJ + A DOPE DISCUSSION: Good VIBES + Dope Music + Verbal Stimulation! 3:00 pm
A DJ + A DOPE DISCUSSION: Good VIBES + Dope Music + Verbal Stimulation! @ Freshly Faded Barber + Shop
Feb 9 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A DJ + A DOPE DISCUSSION: Good VIBES + Dope Music + Verbal Stimulation! @ Freshly Faded Barber + Shop
A DJ + A DOPE DISCUSSION is a special event that promotes Healthy Social Engagement, REAL Conversations + Dope Music! Come & Enjoy a Dope DJ while we “Dive Deep” into the topic of “Divine Masculinity”. Good VIBES + Dope Music + Verbal Stimulation + a Special Performance! COME THROUGH!  – &…
Selma (2014) Roundtable and Film Viewing 3:30 pm
Selma (2014) Roundtable and Film Viewing @ UCSD Social Science Building #101
Feb 9 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Selma (2014) Roundtable and Film Viewing @ UCSD Social Science Building #101
A roundtable and film screening of Selma (2014) by Ava DuVernay and Paul Webb depicting the Selma to Montgomery march. The roundtable will be chaired by Provost Ivan Evans of ERC and supported by AAASRC. Refreshments will be served.  
Soul Sunday 7:00 pm
Soul Sunday @ Public Square Coffee House
Feb 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Soul Sunday @ Public Square Coffee House
An intimate concert event carefully curated to showcase local neo-soul, funk, and jazz artists. Set in a dope venue with good vibes and community interaction. Ticket options include entry, beer, wine, and/or coffee bar drink as well as a pizza option. Each event also features a local community non-profit that…
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Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
Feb 11 @ 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
GENERAL MEETING – OPEN TO ALL Black Men United is comprised of black men and those who support black men. Members are those who participate in the organization’s activities; live, work, and serve in the organization’s community; advocate for justice on behalf of the organization’s community; and seek to give…
FREE Tuesday Talk: Movers & Shakers of Black San Diego 1:00 pm
FREE Tuesday Talk: Movers & Shakers of Black San Diego @ San Diego History Center 1
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
FREE Tuesday Talk: Movers & Shakers of Black San Diego @ San Diego History Center 1
FREE TUESDAY TALK: MOVERS & SHAKERS OF BLACK SAN DIEGO San Diego has always been a diverse town, even before San Diego became incorporated as a city.  African Americans have contributed to San Diego for more than a century.  This presentation highlights the many African Americans and their contributions to…
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Author Talk: Mychal Denzel Smith 4:00 pm
Author Talk: Mychal Denzel Smith @ Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Feb 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Author Talk: Mychal Denzel Smith @ Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Mychal Denzel Smith is a writer, television commentator and author of Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man’s Education. He is also a fellow at The Nation Institute.  
Msaki & The Golden Circle 8:00 pm
Msaki & The Golden Circle @ UCSD @ The Loft
Feb 12 @ 8:00 pm
Msaki & The Golden Circle @ UCSD @ The Loft
Innovative vocalist and guitarist Msaki combines soulful Xhosa lyrics and African polyrhythms from South Africa with improvisation. The Golden Circle is an ever-evolving band of South African musicians from different backgrounds.
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Selma (2014) Roundtable and Film Viewing 3:30 pm
Selma (2014) Roundtable and Film Viewing @ UCSD Social Science Building
Feb 13 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Selma (2014) Roundtable and Film Viewing @ UCSD Social Science Building
A roundtable and film screening of Selma (2014) by Ava DuVernay and Paul Webb depicting the Selma to Montgomery march. The roundtable will be chaired by Provost Ivan Evans of ERC and supported by AAASRC. Refreshments will be served.  
Generational Wealth Starts with Me 5:00 pm
Generational Wealth Starts with Me @ Montezuma Hall
Feb 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Generational Wealth Starts with Me @ Montezuma Hall
  I’ve been the personal finance expert of both Steve Harvey’s radio and television shows since 2014, as well as, appeared in dozens of media outlets such as Dr. Oz and Fox & Friends. I’ve also been featured in hundreds of online and print publications including the New York Post, Cosmopolitan,…
Queen & Slim 7:00 pm
Queen & Slim @ UCSD Price Center Theater
Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Queen & Slim @ UCSD Price Center Theater
Free Screening Romantic drama about first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation.  
Living Single 90s Valentine’s Party 9:00 pm
Living Single 90s Valentine’s Party @ U-31
Feb 13 @ 9:00 pm
Living Single 90s Valentine's Party @ U-31
San Diego Melanin’s Annual 90s Party is Here!!! We’re returning to a time when life was easy, gas was cheap, and love was simple! So grab ya pager and ya homies for a good ass time. From TLC, to Tupac, to Brandy and 112, Mr. Hek and Cutlos Supreme will…
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SDSU Sister to Sister Luncheon 11:00 am
SDSU Sister to Sister Luncheon @ tula community center sdsu campus
Feb 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
SDSU Sister to Sister Luncheon @ tula community center sdsu campus
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…
Love Thy Neighbor Paint Night Ages 5-11 yrs 5:00 pm
Love Thy Neighbor Paint Night Ages 5-11 yrs @ TBA
Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Love Thy Neighbor Paint Night Ages 5-11 yrs @ TBA
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…
Black Xpression 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega
Feb 14 @ 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega | San Diego | California | United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30550YzhZjs
Canna Create Night (Valentine’s Day Edition) 8:00 pm
Canna Create Night (Valentine’s Day Edition) @ Private Location. (register to receive)
Feb 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Canna Create Night (Valentine’s Day Edition) @ Private Location. (register to receive)
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…
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San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers 10:00 am
San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers @ Malcolm X Library
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers @ Malcolm X Library
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…
Kente Colors Storytime & Craft 10:30 am
Kente Colors Storytime & Craft @ La Jolla/Riford Library (Children's Area)
Feb 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Kente Colors Storytime & Craft @ La Jolla/Riford Library (Children's Area)
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8) In honor of Black History Month, join us for a very special storytime with Ms. Laury featuring the children’s book Kente Colors. Discover how these woven cloths are created in Ghana and learn about the…
The Moja Mixer: A singles Affair 1:00 pm
The Moja Mixer: A singles Affair @ 5th & Sky Rooftop Gardens & Lounge
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Moja Mixer: A singles Affair @ 5th & Sky Rooftop Gardens & Lounge
An Upscale Neo-Soul Day Lounge Designated To Find Your Match In A Unconventional Way. Drink Specials, Hookah, Great Food, and Great Music. The Singles’ Project Presents: The Moja Mixer: A Singles Affair An Upscale Neo-Soul Day Lounge Designated To Find Your Match, Differently! An interactive dating mixer like never before.…
Families Talk: Mental Illness & Prison 2:00 pm
Families Talk: Mental Illness & Prison @ Peace Resource Center
Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Families Talk: Mental Illness & Prison @ Peace Resource Center
Black History Month Forum 2:30 pm
Black History Month Forum @ Malcolm X Library
Feb 15 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Black History Month Forum @ Malcolm X Library
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 4:00 pm
The 39th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
Feb 15 @ 4:00 pm
The 39th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
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…
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Second Service: Live Gospel Music & Food 1:00 pm
Second Service: Live Gospel Music & Food @ pin Joe and Vi Jacobs Center Celebration Hall
Feb 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Second Service: Live Gospel Music & Food @ pin Joe and Vi Jacobs Center Celebration Hall
On Sunday, Feb. 16, enjoy a *FREE* and highly-entertaining SUNDAY SERVICE performance including live gospel music, rap, comedy and more!
Symposium: How Money Works with John Brooks 4 Congress 2:00 pm
Symposium: How Money Works with John Brooks 4 Congress
Feb 16 @ 2:00 pm
Symposium: How Money Works with John Brooks 4 Congress
ome join us for a short lecture on money, and how it should work for you and how to plan for the future. During and after the presentation will enjoy our normal POTLUCK feast, so, bring food or drink to share with others. After the lecture will be music and…
The 39th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends 4:00 pm
The 39th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
Feb 16 @ 4:00 pm
The 39th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
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…
K-Cutz presents… Look & Learn 6:00 pm
K-Cutz presents… Look & Learn @ K Cutz Barbershop
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
K-Cutz presents... Look & Learn @ K Cutz Barbershop
K-Cutz Look & Learn I am host a Educational Look and Learn event at my barbershop (K-Cutz Barbershop). We will have various educators around San Diego displaying their skills. Each educator specializes in different skill sets ranging from color enhancing , layering, fading, clipper design work , and braiding
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Fete Noire Play All Day 10:00 am
Fete Noire Play All Day @ Theatre Arts School of San Diego
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fete Noire Play All Day @ Theatre Arts School of San Diego
Fete Noire: A Festival Celebrating Black Culture Across the African Diaspora starts its first annual run in San Diego! Fete Noire: A Festival Celebrating Black Culture Across the African Diaspora brings you a week of events. Our first event is a Play All Day where we have staged readings of…
BSD Presidents Day Cookout 12:00 pm
BSD Presidents Day Cookout @ Louisiana Purchase
Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
BSD Presidents Day Cookout @ Louisiana Purchase
The menu for the Black San Diego Cookout has been released: Tray passed bites plus your choice of Fried or Blackened Catfish, Fried Chicken Plate, Gumbo, Crab Legs, Char grilled Oysters, or Pasta Jenny. Tickets are $25, includes entry, food and welcome drink. See y’all tomorrow (Monday) 12-5pm
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Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
Feb 18 @ 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
GENERAL MEETING – OPEN TO ALL Black Men United is comprised of black men and those who support black men. Members are those who participate in the organization’s activities; live, work, and serve in the organization’s community; advocate for justice on behalf of the organization’s community; and seek to give…
TEENTALK- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration with Microsoft 11:00 am
TEENTALK- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration with Microsoft @ Fashion Valley- Microsoft Store
Feb 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
TEENTALK- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration with Microsoft @ Fashion Valley- Microsoft Store
Microsoft will honor the legacy and dream of Dr. King by hosting a digital art class where teens will learn to create and share their own digital art with the Fresh Paint app for Windows 10. Teens will explore the basics of Fresh Paint, using life-like oil, watercolors, pastels, and…
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Tribute To Dr. Carrol Waymon – Healing Drums 11:00 am
Tribute To Dr. Carrol Waymon – Healing Drums @ Mesa College (MESA COMMONS 211 A/B)
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FEB. 19 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ze-full wp-image-7187″ /> 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.
Breaking Down Anti-Blackness 5:00 pm
Breaking Down Anti-Blackness @ UCSD Women's Center
Feb 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Breaking Down Anti-Blackness @ UCSD Women's Center
Join us at the Women’s Center for a conversation in observance of Black History Month. Enjoy snacks and learn with us as we discuss anti-blackness and educate ourselves on ways to address it with a feminist lens!
Community Recording Studio Night “Blues Night” 5:00 pm
Community Recording Studio Night “Blues Night” @ San Diego City College Recording Studio
Feb 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Recording Studio Night  "Blues Night" @ San Diego City College Recording Studio
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.
A Night with Erisa Nicole 6:00 pm
A Night with Erisa Nicole @ Humphreys Backstage Live
Feb 19 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm
A Night with Erisa Nicole @ Humphreys Backstage Live
Golden Voice Productions Presents: A Night with Erisa Nicole a M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Recording Artist. Special guest J. Boykin & The Johnson Project & Spinning All Night DJ John Phillips Doors Open @ 4:00pm Live Music from 6pm – 12midnight Humphreys Backstage Live 2241 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106 $20…
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Black History Month Day of Art Book Reading/Signing 11:00 am
Black History Month Day of Art Book Reading/Signing @ San Diego City College (Black Box Theatre (AH 320))
Feb 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Black History Month Day of Art Book Reading/Signing @ San Diego City College (Black Box Theatre (AH 320))
Black Box Theatre (AH 320)
Where Business, Law, & Tech Intersect 6:00 pm
Where Business, Law, & Tech Intersect @ Latham & Watkins
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where Business, Law, & Tech Intersect @ Latham & Watkins
As Blacks in Technology San Diego strives to highlight industry leaders, we will host a special panel creating awareness and sharing knowledge on the latest technology trends through the lens of San Diego’s most powerful and brightest attorneys. As much of our intended audience are entrepreneurs, attorneys, and tech professionals…
Open MIC: Poets Speak Out: Loving Black Women 6:30 pm
Open MIC: Poets Speak Out: Loving Black Women @ mesa college (MESA COMMONS 211 A/B)
Feb 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Open MIC: Poets Speak Out: Loving Black Women @ mesa college (MESA COMMONS 211 A/B)
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.
Q&S Inspired Fashion Show & Headshots! 8:00 pm
Q&S Inspired Fashion Show & Headshots! @ The Morning After
Feb 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Q&S Inspired Fashion Show & Headshots! @ The Morning After
KALIFIA San Diego will be hosting a reoccurring fashion show, live photoshoot and networking mixer in Downtown. Our goal is to get our models seen by model agency representatives as well as local photographers. This event is for YOU. The aspiring model. The published model. The plus size model. The…
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Brother to Brother Luncheon 11:00 am
Brother to Brother Luncheon @ Hillel Center
Feb 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Brother to Brother Luncheon @ Hillel Center
In collaboration with Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB), the SDSU Black Resource Center (BRC) hosts two Brother to Brother Luncheon events per semester. This luncheon is held on-campus at the Faculty-Staff Club and free lunch is provided! Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other students, faculty, and staff members…
SEPIA Healing Circle 11:00 am
SEPIA Healing Circle @ Mesa College (MESA COMMONS 211 A/B)
Feb 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
SEPIA Healing Circle @ Mesa College (MESA COMMONS 211 A/B)
FEB. 21 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM MESA COMMONS 211 A/B SEPIA Healing Circle Students can to come together, express their feelings, and discuss their experiences with racism in order to debunk the myths and confront the lies of white supremacy. Structured format to encourage conversation. Refreshments will be served.
The Impact Of Expectations On Race And Achievement Motivation 12:00 pm
The Impact Of Expectations On Race And Achievement Motivation @ Mesa College (I4-213)
Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Impact Of Expectations On Race And Achievement Motivation @ Mesa College (I4-213)
FEB. 21 12:00 – 2:00 PM I4-213 The Impact Of Expectations On Race And Achievement Motivation Presentation by Christina Crosby, San Diego Mesa College Professor of Psychology
Black Girl Magic with SIP Wine & Beer and The McBride Sisters 6:00 pm
Black Girl Magic with SIP Wine & Beer and The McBride Sisters @ Sip Wine & Beer
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Black Girl Magic with SIP Wine & Beer and The McBride Sisters @ Sip Wine & Beer
Join SIP Wine & Beer and The McBride Sisters for a night of Black Girl Magic. Connect with Robin and Andréa, SIP their wine collection, and experience the essence of Black Girl Magic.
Black Xpression 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega
Feb 21 @ 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega | San Diego | California | United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30550YzhZjs
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Urban League of San Diego County: Project Ready 9:00 am
Urban League of San Diego County: Project Ready
Feb 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Urban League of San Diego County: Project Ready
Let us help you prepare for College, Work, & Life! For high school youth , grades 9-12, for our Project Ready Program Mark your calendars for the next Project Ready Saturday Session Black History Month Saturday, February 22, 2020 9:00 a.m. 4305 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 (Basement Conference…
Black Comix Day 2020: Heroes Rise III (Day 1) 10:00 am
Black Comix Day 2020: Heroes Rise III (Day 1) @ world beat center
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Black Comix Day 2020: Heroes Rise III (Day 1) @ world beat center
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…
San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild Quilt Show 10:00 am
San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild Quilt Show @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild Quilt Show @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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…
BHM Printmaking Workshop and Art Talk 11:00 am
BHM Printmaking Workshop and Art Talk @ Linksoul Lab
Feb 22 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
BHM Printmaking Workshop and Art Talk @ Linksoul Lab
  Plese join teaching artist Kelvin Lopez and writer Akiko Surai to celebrate the Black printmakers of the WPA. Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd from 11 am to 3 pm, esteemed printmaker Kelvin Lopez will be leading a printmaking workshop at the Hill Street Country Club in Oceanside,…
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Black Comix Day 2020: Heroes Rise III (Day 2) 10:00 am
Black Comix Day 2020: Heroes Rise III (Day 2) @ world beat center
Feb 23 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Black Comix Day 2020: Heroes Rise III (Day 2) @ world beat center
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…
Psychologist Dr. Suzanne Forbes- Vierling Speaks! 1:00 pm
Psychologist Dr. Suzanne Forbes- Vierling Speaks! @ KNSJ 89.1 FM
Feb 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Psychologist Dr. Suzanne Forbes- Vierling Speaks! @ KNSJ 89.1 FM
Join us today with our amazing guest and trend setter Dr. Suzanne Forbes-Vierling gives us an insight into what it entails being a black Psychologist in San Diego. Dr. Suzanne Forbes – Vierling is Business woman, Professor, Psychologist, African Dance Choreographer. Capitalism + Black Psychology = Freedom in our Community.
San Diego State University Super Sunday Gospel Fest 5:30 pm
San Diego State University Super Sunday Gospel Fest @ Montezuma Hall, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Feb 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
San Diego State University Super Sunday Gospel Fest @ Montezuma Hall, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
San Diego State University’s 2nd Annual Super Sunday Gospel Fest San Diego State University’s 2nd Annual Super Sunday Gospel Fest on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 will showcase national recording artist Vashawn Mitchell, Chicago-based singers Jessica A. Clements and D’Juan James Detroit-based singer Kira Daffin and 11 gospel choirs and dance…
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Racial Battle Fatigue! What is it doing to me? William Smith 4:00 pm
Racial Battle Fatigue! What is it doing to me? William Smith @ Montezuma Hall Theatre
Feb 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Racial Battle Fatigue! What is it doing to me? William Smith @ Montezuma Hall Theatre
William SmithDate: February 24, 2020Time: 4:00pm-6:00pmPlace: Montezuma Hall TheatreTitle: Racial Battle Fatigue! What is it doing to me?
Michele Norris: Eavesdropping on America’s Conversation on Race 7:00 pm
Michele Norris: Eavesdropping on America’s Conversation on Race @ Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater
Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Michele Norris: Eavesdropping on America's Conversation on Race @ Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater
San Diego Public Library and the University of San Diego Presents Michele Norris- “Eavesdropping on America’s Conversation on Race”. Michele Norris is a Peabody Award-winning journalist, founder of The Race Card Project and Executive Director of The Bridge, The Aspen Institute’s new program on race, identity, connectivity and inclusion. Join…
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Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
Feb 25 @ 8:00 am
Black Men and Women United Weekly Meeting @ The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Office
GENERAL MEETING – OPEN TO ALL Black Men United is comprised of black men and those who support black men. Members are those who participate in the organization’s activities; live, work, and serve in the organization’s community; advocate for justice on behalf of the organization’s community; and seek to give…
Black History Month Family Art Night 5:30 pm
Black History Month Family Art Night @ Mission Hills Library
Feb 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Black History Month Family Art Night @ Mission Hills Library
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…
PASSING THE TORCH – From Selma to Today 5:30 pm
PASSING THE TORCH – From Selma to Today @ Lincoln Senior High School
Feb 25 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
PASSING THE TORCH - From Selma to Today @ Lincoln Senior High School
Join us for an evening with civil rights icon Professor Bernard Lafayette The evening will begin with heavy hors d’oeuvres at 5:30pm – 6:30pm. The “Passing the Torch” program will begin at 6:45pm – 9:00pm immediately followed by a book signing. Join professor Bernard Lafayette who was appointed by Dr.…
FANCY Expo Volunteer Meeting 6:00 pm
FANCY Expo Volunteer Meeting @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Feb 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
FANCY Expo Volunteer Meeting @ Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Come volunteer at the 2020 FANCY Teen Girls Expo!  
African-American Women in Film 6:30 pm
African-American Women in Film @ Jacobs Center, Celebration Hall
Feb 25 @ 6:30 pm
African-American Women in Film @ Jacobs Center, Celebration Hall
On Feb. 25, enjoy a FREE screening of Netflix’s “Never Heard” & “Together,” as part of Jacobs Presents: Black History Month Celebrations! 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…
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HoMEwork Networking Dinner (felony eligible Job Training + Life Skills) 6:00 pm
HoMEwork Networking Dinner (felony eligible Job Training + Life Skills) @ Southeast CommUnity Spot
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
HoMEwork Networking Dinner (felony eligible Job Training + Life Skills) @ Southeast CommUnity Spot
IF YOU HAVE A FELONY, you are invited to attend (at no cost) our monthly networking dinner. We want to take an opportunity to introduce you to the building trades, and hopefully, a career.
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Alice Walker – Writer’s Symposium by the Sea Evening Interview 7:00 pm
Alice Walker – Writer’s Symposium by the Sea Evening Interview @ Brown Chapel
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Alice Walker - Writer's Symposium by the Sea Evening Interview @ Brown Chapel
Writer’s Symposium by the Sea presents an in conversation with Alice Walker About this Event
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Black Authority in the Post-Obama Era: History, Complexity & Identity 10:00 am
Black Authority in the Post-Obama Era: History, Complexity & Identity @ University of San Diego
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Black Authority in the Post-Obama Era: History, Complexity & Identity @ University of San Diego
Black Authority in the post-Obama era: History, Complexity, and Identity is a three-day nonresidential conference in the Group Relations tradition that will provide opportunities for us to collectively explore, experience , and learn about Black authority. A distinct feature of this conference is that, in this temporary organization, the entire…
AAACE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION 11:30 am
AAACE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ County Operations Center - Commons
Feb 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
AAACE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ County Operations Center - Commons
Join AAACE at the County Operations center for a Black History Month Celebration featuring a live DJ, line dancing, an African Inspired Performance and keynote speaker Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber. Special Thanks to our vendors: Urban League, BAPAC, Black Infant Health, San Diego City Black Employee Association, Café X, San…
Pick A Flick: Black History Month 2:00 pm
Pick A Flick: Black History Month @ Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Feb 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Pick A Flick: Black History Month @ Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Vote to select which classic film honoring Black History Month we’ll show on our big screen on Friday, February 28th at 2pm! You can vote by 2/14 in-person at the Circulation Desk or online on our Facebook poll. Select from: Do the Right Thing (1989, R, 120 minutes) Racial tensions…
Black Xpression 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega
Feb 28 @ 8:00 pm
Black Xpression @ La Bodega | San Diego | California | United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30550YzhZjs
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A Tribute to Queens of Africa by Runoko Rashidi 10:00 am
A Tribute to Queens of Africa by Runoko Rashidi @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
A Tribute to Queens of Africa by Runoko Rashidi @ WorldBeat Cultural Center
Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a major focus on what he calls the Global African Presence–that is, Africans outside of Africa before and after enslavement. He is the author or editor of eighteen books, the most recent of which are My Global Journeys in Search of the…
African American Awareness Event! 10:00 am
African American Awareness Event! @ Community Spot
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
African American Awareness Event! @ Community Spot
This is the African American Awareness Event! Saturday, February 29th 10am – 5pm 3796 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92114 Hosted by Tyrone Brown & Associates and Christine Pea Enjoy Exhibits, photos and documents of Famous Black Americans, vendors, food and more! Family Event! Vendors still being accepted! No…
Black Authority in the Post-Obama Era: History, Complexity & Identity 10:00 am
Black Authority in the Post-Obama Era: History, Complexity & Identity @ University of San Diego
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Black Authority in the Post-Obama Era: History, Complexity & Identity @ University of San Diego
Black Authority in the post-Obama era: History, Complexity, and Identity is a three-day nonresidential conference in the Group Relations tradition that will provide opportunities for us to collectively explore, experience , and learn about Black authority. A distinct feature of this conference is that, in this temporary organization, the entire…
Black Nerds Expo 2020 10:00 am
Black Nerds Expo 2020 @ MiraCosta College
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Black Nerds Expo 2020 @ MiraCosta College
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,…
Black History Month Celebration 1:00 pm
Black History Month Celebration @ Logan Heights Library
Feb 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Black History Month Celebration @ Logan Heights Library
Join us to celebrate Black History Month. Guest speaker is Negro League baseball player Dennis Biddle. Come hear firsthand how it was then, watch his video, and take as long as you like to view his exhibit. Performances; The Church of the Loving God (COLG) Choir, Spoken Word with Gregory…
HBMPAA Black History Recital & Fundraiser 2:00 pm
HBMPAA Black History Recital & Fundraiser @ Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy
Feb 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
HBMPAA Black History Recital & Fundraiser @ Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy
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.
Common Ground Theatre’s “Little Rock” 3:00 pm
Common Ground Theatre’s “Little Rock” @ Jacobs Center, Celebration Hall
Feb 29 @ 3:00 pm
Common Ground Theatre's "Little Rock" @ Jacobs Center, Celebration Hall
On Feb. 29, enjoy a FREE preview production of “Little Rock,” a play based on the plight of the Little Rock Nine, directed by Yolanda Frank As part of Jacobs Presents: Black History Month Celebrations, you’re invited to a FREE preview production of “Little Rock” by Common Ground Theatre on…
Divine Feminine Lecture 5:00 pm
Divine Feminine Lecture @ Women's Museum of California
Feb 29 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Divine Feminine Lecture @ Women's Museum of California
Divine Feminine Lecture @ Women’s Museum of California 2730 Historic Decatur Rd #206, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 233-7963 (818)404-7884 cell I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday for the Divine Feminine lecture. If your pregnant, you need to be here!! If your a mother come an learn the…
SYNERGY.SD: Honoring BLACK HISTORY MONTH 7:00 pm
SYNERGY.SD: Honoring BLACK HISTORY MONTH @ Deja Brew Lounge
Feb 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SYNERGY.SD: Honoring BLACK HISTORY MONTH @ Deja Brew Lounge
Join us for an intimate night of live music, art, vendors, food, and drinks! Synergy.SD was created with the purpose of highlighting and providing a platform of unity between the creative scene in San Diego. ALL AGES! Children 13 and under are FREE! Tickets $8 at door(CARDS, VENMO, CASHAPP ACCEPTED)…

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