Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church – African American Arts & Culture Festival
Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church 3545 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesAfrican American Art, Books, Food, Health & Music Festival Saturday, February 18, 2017 | 10am - 4pm 10am Black Art Vendors Open 11am Soul Food Kitchen Opens 12pm Live Jazz & R&B Music 1pm Oakland Youth Poetry 2pm African American History Oratorical Contest For more information, please contact Rev. Paul J. Keener at 510-290-5475 or pauljkeener@gmail.com
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 […]
California State Baptist Convention – 2017 Mid Winter Board Meeting
Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesCalifornia State Baptist Convention President, Pastor Henry Perkins, invites you to register and attend the 2017 Mid-Winter Board Meeting, February 22-24, 2017 Theme: Church Safety Protecting the Pastor Protecting the People Protecting the Parish Guest Speaker: Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. First Institutional Baptist Church (Phoenix, AZ) Host Church: Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (Oakland, CA) Bishop Joseph Simmons, Host Pastor Registration: Conference Registration - $35 Register Online | Download Registration Form www.calbaptist.com Pastor Henry L. Perkins, President California State Baptist Convention, Inc.
From Labor to Reward: An Evening with Martha C. Taylor
San Francisco Theological Seminary 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA, United StatesJoin 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. […]
Sacramento 29th Annual Black Expo
Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, United StatesCelebrate Black History Month at the 29th Annual Sacramento Black Expo. The largest Black History Month event in this region. It's where you will find the latest information regarding health, finances and education affecting our community. Calling all black-owned small businesses for an opportunity to showcase your products and services to the greater Sacramento community in a lively, entertaining environment. Are you an expert in your field and want an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with the masses? We need you to join us in our effort to bring higher education, economic empowerment and health education to our community. Vendors call (916) 271-2286 or for sponsorship opportunities call (916) 477-0157 now! FREE ADMISSION Super Soul Music Festival; the largest indoors Black History Months Legends On Parade; the popoular Soul Food Court; the Saving Our Children Summit; Careers In Law Enforcement; Homeownership Faire and more https://www.facebook.com/Blackexposacramento/
True Vine Ministries – Welcomes David E. Talbert
McClymonds Auditorium 2607 Myrtle Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesDavid 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
Rev. Traci Blackmon – Healing Communities on the Frontlines of Ferguson
Samuel Merritt University Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesPlease join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Samuel Merritt University for an evening with Reverend Traci Blackmon. Reverend Blackmon's signature initiatives have included Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit, a mobile faith-based outreach program she designed to impact health outcomes in impoverished areas. Rev. Blackmon's communal leadership and work in the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown, Jr., in Ferguson, MO has gained her both national and international recognition and audiences from the White House to the Carter Center to the Vatican. She was appointed to the Ferguson Commission by Governor Jay Nixon and to the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships for the White House by President Barack H. Obama. This year, Rev. Blackmon co-authored the newly released White Privilege curriculum through the United Church of Christ. Reverend Traci Blackmon is the Acting Executive Minister of Justice & Witness Ministries of The United Church of Christ and Senior Pastor of Christ The King United Church of Christ in Florissant, MO. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Birmingham - Southern College (1985), and a Master of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary(2009). Free Event and all are Welcome-Reception to Follow Register Today http://bit.ly/2lTbgBN
dfree Live: Say Yes to the Next Level West Coast Regional Conference
Mount Calvary Baptist Church 1735 Enterprise Drive, Fairfield, CA, United StatesThis March, the dfree® Global Foundation, Inc., Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield, CA and Prudential (the dfree® Title Sponsor) will partner to host, Say Yes to the Next Level, a conference intended to challenge participants to take existing dfree tools & strategies to the next level of financial freedom and wellness. This great conference will include over 1,000 church, community and corporate leaders working together to build a financial freedom movement among economically challenged populations. This informative, uplifting, and celebratory financial freedom conference will furthermore encourage attendees to re-evaluate personal values, habits, attitudes & relationships in order to prepare themselves to move towards financial wholeness. The weekend will kick off on Friday with an Empowerment, Employment & Financial Resource Fair that will promote financial literacy to residents of the community, followed by adfree® Live Concert featuring Multi-award winning gospel artist/producer, Fred Hammond. Saturday will focus on dfree® NEXT LEVEL panel discussions and interactive workshops where you will hear from leading experts from the financial empowerment field and have networking opportunities. Lunch will be included! FOR GROUPS OF 10+ PLEASE EMAIL KADAMS@MYDFREE.ORG FOR A GROUP DISCOUNT INFO. Register Today! http://bit.ly/2kDQNLX
The Missionary COGIC – Girl Talk Conference 2017
The Missionary Church of God In Christ 1125 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States“Girl Talk” Where Girls Get Together “Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn.” – Psalms 46:5 A One Day Youth Conference for young ladies between the ages of 8 and 18. Focusing on world issues that are plaguing the young ladies of today. Our conference will present an open floor for discussion and teaching on everything from Dating, Self Esteem, Human Trafficking, Etiquette and Much More. Providing the God guided, biblically based tools for a young lady to maneuver through today’s world challenges with grace and come out VICTORIOUS!!! Guest Speaker: Elaine Swann, Lifestyle & Etiquette Instructor | www.elaineswann.com Workshops Manners & Etiquette Class Dining Etiquette Self Esteem Workshop Fear Factors Healthy Relationships Workshop (ages 14+) Parent Permission is needed for this Workshop Female Hygiene & Beauty Register Online: https://girltalkconference2017.eventsmart.com/ Rev. Cornell C.S. Wheeler, Senior Pastor
Crown Him Presents – Checkmate
Parliament 811 Washington Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesCrown Him Presents its premier event, “Checkmate.” This event will enable young millennials to meet new people, make new friends, and make new memories. There will be an assortment of favorite childhood board games throughout the venue. These games provide the perfect ice breaker to start a conversation with someone new. There’s no need to use corny lines or to feel shy. Smooth R&B music will play in the background while people enjoy familiar board games; everyone should feel right at home. There will be food and non-alcoholic drinks available for sale. Tickets will be available for pick up at the door on the evening of the event. All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE! *21 & up *A valid government-issued photo ID of the purchaser is REQUIRED to pick up tickets at the door on the evening of the event. *Will call tickets must be picked up by the card holder ONLY. Alternate names for will call will not be allowed. All orders that do not have matching ID will be deleted. Games: Ping Pong, Jenga, Connect 4, Uno, Trouble, Chess, Checkers and more Get Your Tickets
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