Bay Area Jack and Jill Youth Town Hall
Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Oakland Bay Area Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated in partnership with Allen Temple Baptist Church invite you to our Bay Area Jack and Jill Youth Town Hall Saturday, January 14, 2017 | 10AM - 12Noon Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA Join us as we provide an engaging forum for our youth to share their feelings and opinions, and determine how they can "go high" in these changing times. The Town Hall will be faciliated by Oakland's own Regina G. Jackson - President and CEO of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC). Children of all ages are welcome but the event is most appropriate for children and teens in Groups III, IV, & V. Mothers are encouraged to stay and listen. We are very pleased to welcome our National President Joli Cooper-Nelson as well as our Far West Regional Director LaTanya Bellow for this occasion. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 510-798-8208
MLK 2017: Geoffrey Golden & Friends Live in Concert
South Sacramento Christian Center 7710 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, United StatesCome Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Weekend with "BIG MLK 2017 CONCERT" Live in Concert with Sunday's Best Winner GEOFFREY GOLDEN & FRIENDS!!! With songs that get us through! http://bigmlk2017.eventbrite.com/
In The Name of Love – 15th Annual Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Scottish Rite Temple 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA, United States“IN THE NAME OF LOVE”: THE ANNUAL MUSICAL TRIBUTE HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. is an extensive civic and cultural event bringing our diverse community together to honor, through music, the inspirational teachings of the great Dr. King. Now in its 15th season, “In the Name of Love” remains Oakland’s only non-denominational musical tribute to Dr. King. The event showcases locally and internationally known performing artists, children from Oakland public elementary schools, archival footage of Dr. King, and the presentation of the “Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award” presented to an outstanding Oakland citizen. Featuring Kenny Washington, Terrie Odabi, Will Russ, Jr., Destani Wolf, Luq Frank with Tammy Hall, piano; Marcus Shelby, bass; Sly Randolph, drums; John Santos, percussion; Teo Avery, sax http://www.mlktribute.com
MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast
Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel 1 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA, United StatesPlease join Allen Temple Health and Social Services as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by reflecting on “Why Service Still Matters” during the MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast. Guests will enjoy opportunities to meet others within the community and hear from pioneers such as Congresswomen Barbara Lee, Former Black Panther Elaine Brown, Honorable Ron Dellums and other honorable guests. Networking from 8:30-9:00 am. Breakfast and program will begin at 9am. Register Today for the 2017 MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast
MoAD Vanguard Presents: Discovering The Black Diaspora Through Travel
Museum of African Diaspora 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMoAD Vanguard Presents: Discovering The Black Diaspora Through Travel Are you a current jet setter or looking to set off on your first international trip? Do you spend more time abroad than you do in the states? Are you addicted to passport stamps or eagerly awaiting your first one? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then we have the perfect panel for you! Join us for an evening of networking and conversations centered around the black travel movement. Guest panelists include Jena Pruit, founder of StreetSalad Co., Anitra Smith, founder of Don’t Trip Travel and Ashleigh Reddy, Owner of Stay Reddy Photography. Kumi Rauf, founder of I Love Being Black, will join our panelists as the evening's moderator. *Vanguard Members receive discounted ticket rates * Not a member? Consider joining The MoAD Vanguard today! Click for more info>>. Join the convo on Discovering The Black Diaspora Through Travel by following us on social media: Facebook// Twitter // IG // Look for us on LinkedIn
Shiloh Church Oakland – Youth & Young Adult Set Apart Conference
Shiloh Church Oakland 3295 School Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesSet Apart Conference January 27th – January 28th is a conference for youth and young adults to encounter God and empower leaders. This 2-day experience is to bring churches and pastors from all over the bay area to see God plant a call in our lives to be for His purpose. $20 per person // Group Pricing Available Conference Schedule FRIDAY // JANUARY 27TH 6:00PM // Registration 6:45PM // Doors Open 7:00PM // General Session 9:00PM // Close SATURDAY // JANUARY 28TH 8:30AM // Registration // Donuts 9:00AM // Doors Open 9:30AM // General Session 10:30AM // Lab Session 1 11:30AM // Lab Session 2 12:30PM // Lunch Break 2:00PM // Special performance by : Freedom Speaks EVENING 6:00PM // Cafe Open 6:30PM // Doors Open 7:00PM /General Session 9:00PM // Close For more information, please visit http://shilohchurch.com/set-apart/
Jesus & Justice: What It Means To Us In A Trump Presidency
Allen Temple Baptist Church - Family Life Center 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Leadership Institute at Allen Temple presents 'Jesus & Justice: What It Means To Us In A Trump Presidency' Deacon Reginald Lyles, Lecturer Panelist Servant Brian K. Woodson, Sr Rev. Armae Johnson Rev. Phil Bowling-Dyer FREE Admission For more information, contact Dr. Brenda Guess, Chancellor 510-544-3362 or BGuess@allen-temple.org
Pastor Bo Jackson – LIVE Concert & Anniversary Celebration
Berkeley Mt. Zion MBC 1400 8th Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin Pastor Bo Jackson as he returns to the mic for a LIVE Concert, celebrating his 1st Pastoral Anniversary, and 10 Year Anniversary of his Debut Album "Interview of A Changed Man" Hosted by Bishop Anthony Willis - Lily of the Valley Christian Center January 28, 2017 - 6PM Rev. Brian Hunter, Host Pastor
New Life Community Church – Anniversary Celebration
Oakland Masonic Center 3903 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate 4 years of Extraordinary Impact in the City of Oakland. You have two opportunities to celebrate with us on Sunday January 29th! The 10:30am celebration service will feature guest speaker, Bishop Charles L. Dickerson from the ANEW Pearly Grove Baptist Church in Fresno, CA. Our guest psalmist will be the angelic voice of, Dayanna Redic. Our 4pm celebration service will feature guest speaker, Bishop Johnny R. Withers, Jr. from Unity Christian Fellowship in Compton, CA. You've seen our guest psalmist, Zebulon Ellis, as a finalist on BET's Sundays Best. We are grateful to welcome him to the City of Oakland. It's going to be a full day of amazing celebration of all God has done and is doing at New Life, and we would love for you to join us! Rev. Darnell Hammock, Pastor www.impactoakland.org
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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