Leadership & Community
DeVon Franklin Book Signing at Marcus Books
Marcus Books 3900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA, United States"The Hollywood Commandments: A Spiritual Guide to Secular Success" What if you may never experience true fulfillment until you pursue the secular ambitions in your heart? What if you’re stuck in your career because you’re lacking essential knowledge to succeed in life? In The Hollywood Commandments, New York Times bestselling author, Hollywood producer, and spiritual success coach DeVon Franklin reveals ten life-changing lessons picked up from his over twenty-year career that will help you: · Identify how to use what makes you unique to propel your career. · Overcome fear and build the courage to pursue new opportunities waiting for you. · Gain the confidence to make important life decisions with greater peace and clarity. · Negotiate the life and career advancement you deserve. You won’t learn these ten commandments in the church, yet they will help you thrive in your career and achieve the life you’ve been praying for! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mRxGzOMshE
Hidden Treasure – Short Film Premiere
Grand Lake Theater 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe LoveLife Foundation presents The World Premiere of A Donald E. Lacy, Jr. Film HIDDEN TREASURE Based on a true story, Hidden Treasure is the tale of a battered wife's journey to emancipation. Starring William Bryant Jr from OWN's Greenleaf, Ricky Marshall, and introducing Ms Brit Frazier Wednesday October 4th @ 7:00 pm Red carpet arrivals at 6:30 PM Featuring pre-screening entertainment by vocalists extraordinaire Greg Ballad and Honee Parks Post screening discussion Admission $20.00 includes after party dancing at Club Liege with music by DJ Ball-D A benefit for the LoveLife Foundation
Memorial Tabernacle Church – Family Literacy Night
Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesMemorial Tabernacle Church, Literacy Lab, & Kenneth Rainin Foundation invite you to Family Literacy Night Friday, October 6, 2017, 6:30 – 7:30pm. The workshop is called First Teachers! Parents of children ages 0 to 6 are invited to learn how they can influence their children to be strong readers and writers. Free book giveaway while supplies last! Free childcare and refreshments! All are invited to participate in Family Fun Night 6 – 9PM!
Meet Me at the Gate Conference
Crown Plaza Hotel Concord,CA 45 John Glen Dr, Concord, CA, United StatesBring the pieces of your life to this full day of discovery for men and women. We're not going to stir your emotions and send you home empty. Meet Me at the Gate is about empowering you to go to the next dimension in your faith walk. Presented by Ephphatha Ministries Elder Malcolm McNairy Pastor Karen McNairy
African American Organizations Making Connections IV
Laney College 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesYOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US for the fourth convening of AFRICAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS IV, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at Laney College, Oakland, CA. MAKING CONNECTIONS is an initiative that mobilizes African-American organizations, businesses and leaders throughout the greater East Bay region in efforts to create timely solutions for growth, sustainability and prosperity. As in the previous three gatherings, this year’s MAKING CONNECTIONS promises to present a robust action-oriented event, featuring national, regional and local dignitaries and renowned speakers. With over 400 expected attendees, MAKING CONNECTIONS IV offers a diverse mix of engagement sessions and workshops designed to enlighten, empower and activate. More importantly, by providing a safe space for our community members, policy makers and funders to collaborate, network, discuss and develop solutions to a myriad of social issues afflicting the African-American, MAKING CONNECTIONS IV hopes to revolutionize the way Bay Area communities devise and implement solutions for social advancement. The State of Black America Moderators: Hon. Lynette McElhaney, Oakland City Council & Paul Chambers, Reporter, KTVU-2 Special Guest Speakers - Opening Plenary Session Hon. Barbara Lee, US Congresswoman Hon. Mark Ridley Thomas, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hon. Malia Cohen, San Francisco County Supervisor Don Cravins, Jr., Sr. Vice President, […]
San Francisco Theological Seminary Welcomes Dr. Joseph Evans
San Francisco Theological Seminary (Stewart Chapel) 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA, United StatesDr. Joseph Evans, President and Dean of Morehouse School of Religion, will preach in Stewart Chapel on the San Francisco Theological Seminary Campus. Dr. Joseph Evans is the Dean of the Morehouse School of Religion, associate professor of Homiletics at the Interdenominational Theological Center and author of Lifting the Veil Over Eurocentrism: The Du Boisian Hermeneutic of Double Consciousness published by Africa World Press (2014). His newest book’s working title is Reconciliation and Reparation: Preaching Economic Justice in the African American Church is expected by Judson Press (Spring 2018). In addition, Dean Evans is the author of numerous scholarly articles that include “The Radical Nature of the Du Boisian Metanarrative and Economic Reparations” in the Homiletic (Spring 2016) and “Vernon Johns and the Romance With Death” in the American Baptist Quarterly (February 2017). Gardner Taylor once described Evans as one of the “brilliant preachers of his generation.”
Heart & Soul – Your Passport to Wellness Expo
Center of Hope Community Church 8411 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Heart & Soul: Passport to Wellness Expo Tour stops in Oakland, this Saturday, December 2nd. Attend this FREE Wellness expo for Health Screenings, Panel Discussions, Book Signings, Yoga, Zumba, and more! Special Guests: Lamman Rucker (Greenleaf) , Angela Robinson (Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots) Free Health Screenings Cooking Demonstrations at Noon Health and Fitness Workshops Nutritional Information Yoni Egg Workshop Giveaways FREE Registration: http://bit.ly/2i099Z0 For vendor opportunities: 1-800-834-8813 ext 116 or events@heartandsoul.com
ChurchGurl Champions 2017
UC Theatre Music Hall 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesChurchGurl Champions aka ChurchGurls Rock is a non-profit community event that embraces the spirit of womanism. It's not just for the ladies, gentlemen also enjoy this high energetic flagship event! We will honor dynamic and innovative champion women whose footprint of accomplishments can be found throughout the world. Path Setters Belva Davis: Bay Area's Legend Journalist Brenda Knight: Visionary of Ladies In Red Commissioner Linda Crayton: San Francisco International Airport Carol H. Williams: Hall of Fame Advertising Executive Dr. Sharon Williams: Director, Children's Hospital, Oakland, Ca TrailBlazers Dr. Michele Thornton Ghee: Author, Keynote Speaker & BET/Centric Media Executive Dr. Erin Simms-Edwards & Dr. Pamela Simms-Mackey: Medical Physicians Sheryl Evans Davis: Executive Director of San Francisco Human Rights Commission Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson: Assistant Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, National Speaker Experience our Bay Area's finest artists such as: Alfreda Lyons-Campbell Ashling Biscuit-Cole Sangin' Sara DeeDee Simon Doris Bumpus Dasha Moore Tamara Edwards The Wheeler Sisters Lauren D. Byrd Shauntae Brown Marissa Rae Peters Lynniece Holomon Inida Little, Karah Peters & Jennifer Marie Christina Jarvis ChurchGurls are gifted in their DNA and this highly energetic gathering reflects that. It will be full of laughter, heartfelt tears and elation. ChurchGurl […]
9th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil
Fruitvale Bart Station 3401 E 12th St, Oakland, CA, United States9th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil gone but not forgotten Join us in remembering Oscar's life we will have , speakers, poets, spoken word, singers and dancers at this memorial remembrance day. Program to include: Youth Speakers, Artists, Community Leaders, Family & Friends, Activists, Lawyers, Educators and more. Celebrating the Life of Oscar Grant - We Are Oscar Grant! www.oscargrantfoundation.org
Crown Him Presents – Faith Vision
Write out your 2018 goals at the Crown Him Presents vision board party. This vision board party will have light refreshments, board supplies, and a great worship thought. Crown Him Presents wants to help you flourish in developing 2018's vision of yourself. This bible study will have light refreshments, vision board materials per guest, and scriptures to renew the soul. Blessing our ears is beautiful spoken word artist, GRACEDEYANNA! Will Receive Location Upon RSVP | Click to RSVP Today For details contact: Priscilla Morgan, info@crownhimpresents.com www.crownhimpresents.com
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