To honor Juneteenth as an important part of American History, please join us for Juneteenth at UC San Diego Park & Market: A Celebration of Black Art, Music, and Community on Sunday, June 18 from Noon to 7 p.m. This event includes a black-owned business market, a panel discussion on “What does liberation mean in the 21st Century?”, and live music throughout the day. The festivities conclude with a Neo Soul performance by some of San Diego's best musicians. This free event is open to the public and includes complimentary food and beverages.This celebratory event was made possible by support from the County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, and our Community Partners Courtney Dade, Terrell Thompson, and Blake Dye.Information about the Panel Discussion: What does Liberation mean to you?Featuring:Dr. Helen Griffith, Executive Director, The Preuss School UC San DiegoBruce Mayberry, Chairperson, County of San Diego Black Chamber of CommerceBrisa Johnson, Director, San Dieg
As the San Diego Unified School District year ends, athletic and academic scholarships large and small are being given to high school seniors who soon will be off to college.
by Ernie McCray I don’t know if there is anything like the joy of being on stage. Such were my thoughts after the last time I was on one, doing “Still, We Rise,” a Poetry and Jazz Show, at the Conrad Prebys Music Center at UC San Diego, with some amazingly talented people the world…