Black Artists in the comic book industry have been around for decades. They have contributed to the creations of some of the most famous characters in the world such as Black Panther, Spider-man, Batman, and Blade. Black Comix Day has a special focus on Black Owned Creations such as Power Knights, Is'Nana The Were-Spider, Menthu, […]
To celebrate the release of the Bob Marley: One Love biopoc film WorldBeat Center will be jamming with a tribute to Bob Marley with Josh David Barrett backed by Dub-Roc. Come jam to your favorite Bob tunes! Show 8:30PM | Doors 9PM About Josh David Barrett From his musical upbringings in church to performing with today’s […]
On Friday, February 16th, WorldBeat Cultural Center will celebrating Black History Month with a special screening of the “Global Assignment”, a documentary on the life of Dr Runoko Rashidi. We will be joined by the renowned historian, Anthony Browder in collaboration with the Department of Africana Studies of San Diego State University. Friday, February 16th Doors open […]
Join us at the 43rd Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends in San Diego, CA, formerly known as Bob Marley Day. This vibrant festival pays homage to the influential genre of reggae music, featuring a diverse lineup of both local and international reggae artists. Rooted in deep cultural significance, reggae addresses themes of unity, social […]
It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s BIRDS IN COMICS! Calling all nerds, bird nerds, and comic enthusiasts -along with all the rest of us who are simply interested. Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Songbirds, and even ducks, are some of the characters that come to mind. Come marvel with the panel of birding speakers as they […]
Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings Sunday Feb 25 & March 24 | 10-11am The ethnobotany Peace Garden at the World Beat Center is popping with winter planning and planting seeds for spring. This is a special place to be and I am honored to offer my monthly tea tastings & meditations in the Peace […]
Join Worldbeat Cultural Center's Afro-Mexican program ambassador Jorge Gonzalez for a stimulating discussion on the presence and history of people of African descent in Mexico. For the past 500 years, Afro-Mexicans have been omitted from Mexican history, governmental rights, and society. According to the 2020 census which was the first time the country’s Black population was officially […]