The People's Beat

On October 25th, 2025, the WorldBeat Cultural Center hosted Batizado 2025, a powerful celebration of African Brazilian heritage and the living tradition of Capoeira. Led by Mestre Preto Velho (Dennis Newsome), the ceremony brought together Grand Mestre Touro, Mestre...

On Sunday, December 14th, SoCal Bird Nerds and WorldBeat Cultural Center gathered for a refreshing morning of birdwatching along the Harriet Tubman Trail. A classic San Diego winter morning—foggy, cool, and comfortable—set the tone as about 25 participants came...

WorldBeat Cultural Center will host its 45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration from Friday, December 26 through Monday, December 29, 2025, honoring four of the seven days of the African American holiday. All events are free and family-friendly, with doors opening nightly at...

My morning walks in the small urban canyon near my home have recently transformed. The beautiful red berries of Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) also known as California Holly Berry have appeared. An evergreen shrub, in the Rose family (Rosaceae) Toyon shines bright...

Longer nights. Shorter days. As we move into the hustle and bustle of November and December the natural world slows, and turns inward. Modern humans have a tendency to forget the parts of winter that don’t work with our schedules. Celebrating and feasting - YES,...

WorldBeat Center's summer camp programming for 2025 was a vibrant and enriching experience for participants, blending creativity, wellness, and cultural education. Kicking off in June with Miss Monie and Diva Works Dance, this year’s camps featured a dynamic mix of...

Peppermint to cool and uplift our spirits By Cindy Saylor, Peppermint is easy to grow, delightfully aromatic, uplifting to our spirit and cooling when we are overheated. A cup of Peppermint tea is beloved in many cultures and traditions. In these times when our hearts...

At the height of summer, few fruits capture the spirit of the season like watermelon. Juicy, hydrating, and naturally sweet, watermelon is more than a treat—it's a powerful tool for health and a deeply symbolic fruit that carries a complex cultural history, especially...

The WorldBeat Cultural Center is proud to honor the incredible artistry and legacy of the Gee’s Bend Quilters—Black women from the isolated community of Gee’s Bend (now Boykin), Alabama, who have transformed humble materials into world-renowned works of art for...

3rd Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Watch - Juneteenth Celebration Part II Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, June 21st for this year’s Harriet Tubman Freedom Bird Watch—a day filled with cultural remembrance, environmental awareness, and community...