From Labor to Reward: An Evening with Martha C. Taylor

San Francisco Theological Seminary 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA, United States

Join author Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor – who has served as both SFTS and GTU adjunct professor — for an evening discussing her newest book, From Labor to Reward. Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 7PM – 8:30 PM San Francisco Theological Seminary 101 Seminary Road Scott Hall room 101 San Anselmo, CA 94960 COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION - REGISTER ONLINE This groundbreaking book fills a huge void in American religious history, black religious history, and traditions of the black church. Until now, no other book has chronicled the rich religious experiences of black church beginnings in the Bay Area. Martha C. Taylor provides penetrating insight into the early makings of the black church in the Bay Area. With attention to detail, Taylor captures the joys, frustrations, and unity of black people who left the segregated Deep South, came to the Bay Area seeking freedom only to face similar adversities of segregation, racism, housing discrimination, KKK threats of violence, and other socio-political barriers. Remarkably, these early pioneers brought their culture, traditions, and experiences from the South and built a strong vibrant religious community. From Labor to Reward speaks for the legacy of African Americans who were gospel social activists using the church as the anchor. […]

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True Vine Ministries – Welcomes David E. Talbert

McClymonds Auditorium 2607 Myrtle Street, Oakland, CA, United States

David Talbert, Director of "Almost Christmas" will share his perspective on blacks in the film industry at True Vine Ministries' Black History Month celebration. Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1231121773636372/ Rev. Zachary E. Carey, Senior Pastor

University of the Pacific – 2017 Black History Month Celebration

University of the Pacific's annual Black History Month celebration involves a number of activities that honor the history and heritage of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. We are proud to announce our 2017 BHM Keynote Speaker is LECRAE, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop artist and author of the autobiography, Unashamed. Lecrae has sold 1.7 million albums to date, including his latest Anomaly, that debuted on the Billboard 200 Album Chart at No. 1. He has performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and the Hip Hop Awards on BET Network. He is an artist focused on caring for people, providing messages of hope and inspiration. He feels, "Music doesn't need to be categorized. It just needs to be good." On Feb. 10, 2017, he will provide some of that good music and provide a lecture revealing how he has overcome the challenges in his life and is impacting an entire generation-building community one person at a time. His lecture and performance will be held at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tix Presale is on Sept. 28, 2016, General Public Sale is Sept. 30. You can purchase tickets http://go.pacific.edu/lecrae. On Saturday, Feb.18, nationally acclaimed Gospel Artist and […]

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Third Baptist Church – Organ Meditation

Third Baptist Church 1399 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Carol O’Gilvie Concert Series will continue to present Third Wednesdays at Third Baptist. This month’s Organ Meditation will be  February 15, 2017 at 12 o’clock noon. Come for a reflective time of meditation as Rev James Smith ministers at the great Forest Pritchard Memorial Organ, featuring Tenor Soloist Dr. Roderick George in the sanctuary of the historic Third Baptist Church. http://tindley.thirdbaptist.org

The Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series – Hon. James Clyburn

Merritt College 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA, United States

The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series brings Civil and Human Rights luminaries to the East Bay to address current social, economic and political realities of our day. Now in the seventh year, the highly acclaimed series is co-produced by the Martin Luther King Jr Freedom Center and the Peralta Community College District. The series promotes intergenerational and interracial alliances actively advancing community over chaos, equity over an unjust distribution of resources, and nonviolence over use of force in problem solving. February 1 – Guest Lecturer Congressman James E. Clyburn (South Carolina) Complimentary Admission. Registration required, to RSVP call 510-434-3988 Facebook Event Link   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_xfkpWib_s

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The Men of KBLX: A Men’s Empowerment Forum

Merritt College 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA, United States

All Tied Up and 102.9 KBLX Presents - The Men of KBLX: A Men’s Empowerment Forum Register for this FREE event on Saturday, February 24th at Merritt Community College in Oakland from 3pm to 5pm! Join the MEN OF KBLX Tony Sco, Armand Carr, Antoine Davis & 102.9 KBLX’s Program Director, Elroy Smith, for a free “Men’s Empowerment Forum” – covering issues such as: Gang prevention Building a positive relationship with law enforcement Social media awareness The value of education Bullying Men respecting the value of women & other vital matters that are affecting our community Click here to complete your FREE Registration 

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Third Baptist Church – ‘Lift Every Voice’ Sacred Music Workshop & Concert

Third Baptist Church 1399 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Third Baptist Church presents - Lift Every Voice: Sacred Music Workshop & Concert Featuring: James Davis, Jr. - Clinician Workshop: Friday, February 23, 2018 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday, February 24, 2018 | 10am - 4:30pm Concert: Sunday, February 25, 2018 | 5PM   Dan Boone - United Voices Choir, President Gregory Cole - Minister of Music Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, Senior Pastor www.thirdbaptistsf.org

$20 – $40

BEO Power Breakfast – Without Wavering: Holding Faith in Troubled Times

Geoffrey's Inner Circle 410 14th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Black Elected Officials of the East Bay - Black History Power Breakfast Without Wavering: Holding Faith in Troubled Times Doors open at 7:15am Introductions at 7:30am $10 Breakfast Contribution Moderator: Hon Linda Handy, Board Trustee, Peralta Community College District Speakers: Dr. Grace Carroll, Author "Mundane Extreme Environmental Street (M.E.E.S) and Me: Musings of a Mad Matriarch Pastor George Cummings, Imani Community Church (Oakland, CA) Rev. Andriette Earl, Heart & Soul Center of Light (Oakland CA) RSVP Today: $10 Breakfast Contribution | http://beoblackhistory.eventbrite.com

Free – $10

Love Beyond Margins II: An Evening in Concert and Praise

City of Refuge UCC 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA, United States

Join Rev. Ann Jefferson and the Love Beyond Margins Ensemble in celebration of her 60th birthday. She will be joined by special guests: Joe Douglass & Spirit of Praise, Nona Brown, Marvin K. White, Evangelist Jackie Tolbert and Rev. Reginald Finley. The Ensemble will be accompanied by Andrew Jamieson, Charlene Moore, Nona Brown, Patrick Sturgis, and Scott Keller. Tickets: $20 /advance and $25 /door | Link

$20 – $25

16th Annual Oakland Black College Expo

Oakland Marriott City Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, US

Join us for our 16th Annual Oakland Black College Expo Saturday February 8, 2020 at Oakland Marriott City Center. High School Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with top HBCUs and a variety of other colleges and universities and get answers right on the spot.Get Educational Resources... EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for Students of ALL Ages...Plus... Get Accepted to a college on the SPOT, students bring your transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (High School Juniors & Seniors) College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended (Just bring your transcripts to all colleges attended) Scholarships on the SPOT (a mininum of $5 million in scholarships) Applications fees waived (save hundreds of dollars in college application fees) Jobs…Internship Opportunities..Meet with companies about jobs, internships and careers Prom Pavilion -Free Prom Dress Giveaway & Fashion Show Black College Expo™ is from 9am to 3pm and the After Show from 3pm to 5pm, featuring a Step Show, “Dance Off” for Cash hosted by celebrity guests. Meet BET’s The Westbrooks, Recording Artists, Plus a Special Educational Presentation by TV's Love and […]

 

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