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SUMMARY:Black Com!x Day 2024
DESCRIPTION: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\, Agent Wild and More! This event is designed to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit in communities of color to forge their own futures. \nWatch the official Trailer for BLACK COM!X DAY 2024! And tell a friend. \n  \n \n  \nBCD 2024 will feature: Black Owned & Created Comic Books\, Special Panels\, a Kids Zone\, Cosplay\, Games\, Food\, and Music. Special Guests and other info will be posted here soon. Mark your calendar and prepare for a GREAT EXPERIENCE! \n \n    \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/black-comx-day-2024/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley One Love Biopic Film After Party
DESCRIPTION: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! \n Show 8:30PM | Doors 9PM \n \nAbout Josh David Barrett\nFrom his musical upbringings in church to performing with today’s top artists\, two time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter\, bassist\, and producer Joshua David Barrett continues to inspire many through his diverse musical palette. A native of New Jersey of Ethiopian\, Hebrew-Indigenous\, and Jamaican ascent\, Josh David grew up around the top musicians of the day\, hailing from Union County same as legendary Funk group\, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2004\, Josh David and friends answered the call to Reggae music and formed the band Judah Tribe. Their debut album “Nu Day Dawnin” was released independently in 2013 with a 10th Anniversary Rerelease set for Summer 2023\, co-produced by legendary engineer\, Dennis Thompson. Having performed extensively throughout the Tri-State Area\, in the south\, and even the United Nations\, to opening for such bands as Steel Pulse and Inner Circle\, destiny would have it that Judah Tribe would open for the legendary Reggae group founded by the late Bob Marley\, Peter Tosh\, and Bunny Wailer\, The Wailers in 2012 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. It was here that Josh crossed paths with distant relatives\, Aston “FamilyMan” Barrett and Aston Jr. leading to his joining forces with The Wailers as lead vocalist in 2015\, spreading JAH message of “One Love”. The Wailers released their debut album after 25 years\, “One World” with songs produced and written by Emilio Estefan\, Josh David\, Aston Barrett\, Jr\, Cedella and Skip Marley\, and Shaggy. The album was nominated for the 2021 Grammys “Reggae Album of The Year”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time\, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita\, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is in theatres February 14\, 2024.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/bob-marley-one-love-biopoc-film-after-party/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of Global Assignment: The Life and Times of Runoko Rashidi
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFriday\, February 16th Doors open 6:30pm\, event starts 7pm \n \nAbout the Documentary  \nA documentary on the life of Dr. Runoko Rashidi our great and beloved elder scholar who traveled the globe searching for the African presence throughout the known world. Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a major focus on what he calls the Global African Presence–that is\, Africans outside of Africa before and after enslavement. He is the author or editor of twenty-two books\, the most recent of which are My Global Journeys in Search of the African Presence\, Assata-Garvey and Me: A Global African Journey for Children in 2017 and The Black Image in Antiquity in 2019. His other works include Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe\, published by Books of Africa in London in November 2011 and African Star over Asia: The Black Presence in the East\, published by Books of Africa in London in November 2012 and revised and reprinted in April 2013\, Uncovering the African Past: The Ivan Van Sertima Papers\, published by Books of Africa in 2015. His other works include the African Presence in Early Asia\, co-edited by Dr. Ivan Van Sertima. Four of Runoko’s works have been published in French. As a traveler and researcher Dr. Rashidi has visited 124 countries. As a lecturer and presenter\, he has spoken in sixty-seven countries. Runoko has worked with and under some of the most distinguished scholars of the past half-century\, including Ivan Van Sertima\, John Henrik Clarke\, Asa G. Hilliard\, Edward Scobie\, John G. Jackson\, Jan Carew and Yosef ben-Jochannan. Runoko Rashidi’s major mission in life was the uplift of African people\, those at home and those abroad.\n\nAbout Anthony Browder \nAnthony T. Browder is an author\, publisher\, cultural historian\, artist\, and an educational consultant. He is a graduate of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts and has lectured extensively throughout the United States\, Africa\, Caribbean\, Mexico\, Japan and Europe\, on issues related to African and African American History and Culture. \nMr. Browder is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has devoted 30 years researching ancient Egyptian history\, science\, philosophy and culture. \nHe has traveled to Egypt 54 times since 1980 and is currently director of the ASA Restoration Project\, which is funding the excavation and restoration of the 25thdynasty tomb of Karakhamun in Luxor\, Egypt. \nBrowder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt and has conducted 23 archeological missions to Egypt since 2009. \n 
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/film-screening-of-global-assignment-the-life-and-times-of-runoko-rashidi/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:43rd Tribute to the Reggae Legends/ Bob Day
DESCRIPTION: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 justice\, and peace. Your ticket purchase supports these artists\, ensuring their timeless messages continue to inspire and bring positive change. \nImmerse yourself in the rich legacy of roots reggae\, celebrating musicians who carry its torch and contribute meaningfully to our lives. Your support provides a crucial platform for these artists to thrive\, enriching our community with their powerful and uplifting performances. Purchase your tickets now to be a part of this celebration and help keep the spirit of roots reggae alive in San Diego. \n2024 ROOTS LINEUP FEATURES \nJOHNNY CLARKE w/ the SOUL SYNDICATE BAND\nTRISTON PALMER\nWAILING SOULS\nREEMAH\nPREZIDENT BROWN\nARKAINGELLE\nRAS INDIO\nKUSH AND THE BLOODFIYAH ANGELS\nREVIVAL\nTIM REDBIRD AND THE RED WARRIORS \n*line up subject to change \n\nBUY TICKETS NOW \nSell tickets online with Ticketleap\n\n\nEarly bird sales have ended
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/43rd-tribute-to-the-reggae-legends-bob-day/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Champions of the Birdverse: A Panel Discussion on Birds in Comics
DESCRIPTION:It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s BIRDS IN COMICS! \nCalling all nerds\, bird nerds\, and comic enthusiasts -along with all the rest of us who are simply interested.\nHawks\, Owls\, Falcons\, Songbirds\, and even ducks\, are some of the characters that come to mind. \nCome marvel with the panel of birding speakers\nas they discuss the festival’s theme\, “Birds Make Us Better” within the realm of the super hero to the comic strip -and beyond. Panelists include: Lisa Chaddock\, Christian Cooper (It’s A Bird comic)\, TJ Shevlin\, Freya McGregor\, and Makeda “Dread” Cheatom from the Worldbeat Cultural Center. \nWe will explore the intersection of some of the heroes (and villains turned heroes) named after birds\, ways birds are featured in comics\, and the\nwonder of self-discovery. Birds in comics have become a way to speak to the deeper character of the hero\, and in some ways show us our best selves.\nThere will be time to hear from attendees and Q&A. Capes and wings are optional. \nProf. Lisa Chaddock teaches Geography at San Diego City College. She is both a birder on the board of San Diego Audubon and has presented on\nScience in Comics at Comic-fest and WhoCon. She is advisor to the Audubon Club at San Diego City College\, and has received the 2019 Audubon on Campus award and the 2019 Wm Dutcher Award from National Audubon Society. She also manages the Heinlein Blood Drive booth at Comic-Con in San Diego and writes lyrics and records songs for\nthe Drawing Attention for the Heinlein Blood Drive band for Comic-Con International\, a music project featuring characters from comics and books\nthat are a part of Comic-Con each year. \nTammah Watts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, Mindful Outdoor Guide\, birder\, storyteller\, and advocate for equitable accessibility of nature\, health\, and mental health.\nShe is the best-selling author of KEEP LOOKING UP: Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching\, and serves on the Advisory Boards for Dayer Lab NSF-DISES + Project FeederWatch\nand Audubon CA as the Southern California Chapter Council Representative\, as well as her local chapter’s board\, conservation and EDIB committees.\nTammah is a proud bird nerd who loves comics\, scifi\, and fantasy\, and has paneled at San Diego ComicFest. She considers birds to be her ultimate superheroes!
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/champions-of-the-birdverse-a-panel-discussion-on-birds-in-comics/
LOCATION:Marina Village Conference Center\, 1936 Quivira Way\, San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Plant Spirit Mediation & Tea Tastings\n\nSunday Feb 25 & March 24 | 10-11am \n\nThe 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 Garden. If you are curious about herbs and want take a few steps on the green path this is a welcoming place to begin. If you are already learning about herbs it is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding. Together our shared experience enriches us all!\n\n\nWhat to bring \nA cushion\, blanket or towel to sit on. A blanket if you might get cold.  \nA cup for tasting herbal tea.  \nA journal or something to write in.  \nWear comfortable clothes.  \nYour beautiful self to feel the love of the earth.  \nTips \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to park\, enter the garden and to get settled on your blanket or cushion. \nDress for the outside\, layers are usually best.  \nParking: You can park along Park Blvd\, or directly across the street from World Beat Center is a free public parking lot.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/plant-spirit-mediation-tea-tastings/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Afro-Mexicanos: Mexico Finally Recognizes Its Black Citizens
DESCRIPTION: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 recognized\, there are 2\,576\,213 self-identified Afro-descendants. Mexico was previously one of only two Latin American countries (with Chile) to not officially count their Black citizens. \n\nPlease scroll down and register. Refreshments served. \n\nMexico has a deep and long African history. Between the 1500s and 1600s\, one of every two enslaved persons bound for the Caribbean was dropped off in Mexico\, mostly through the port of Veracruz. Upon landing\, many escaped to the mountains where they founded a maroon colony and fought against the Spanish for over 30 years led by rebel leader Gaspar Yanga. In 1618\, the Spanish sued for peace. The maroon settlement achieved self-rule as the town of San Lorenzo de los Negros\, now known as Yanga\, considered to be the first liberated and independent non-Native locale in the Americas. Mexico’s iconic son jarocho song\, La Bamba\, is an Afro-diasporic anthem rooted in anti-slavery resistance. \n\nAbout the speaker: \nGonzalez is a first generation Mexican-American/Chicano fronterizo from from San Diego and Tijuana. He lectures widely to raise awareness of the Afro-Mexican presence in Mexico. He is an expert on the Afro-Mexican movement for social justice and recognition in Costa Chica\, Oaxaca.  He’s the author of The (Re)construction of Blackness in Costa Chica\, Oaxaca: NGOs and the Making of an Afro-Mexican Ethnic Group\, and his work is published in the book Converging Identities: Blackness in the Modern African Diaspora.He works full-time as the director of civic engagement for a climate and democracy national organization\, the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. Gonzalez is also a curator of Afro-diasporic global rhythms as DJ Mafondo.
URL:https://www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/afro-mexicanos-mexico-finally-recognizes-its-black-citizens/
LOCATION:San Diego Central Library\, 330 Park Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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