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“Shrine Keeper” trailer screening with historian Luna HighJohn-Bey

Thursday • Feb 29 •  6:00 – 7:30 PM •  FREE • wheelchair accessibleMuseum of Art and History  •  705 Front St  •  Santa Cruz Follow Santa Cruz MAH historian-in-residence Luna HighJohn-Bey on her journey from Hoodoo to historian, exploring the legacy of London Nelson, the history of black pioneers in the gold rush, and how her experiences inform herContinue reading ““Shrine Keeper” trailer screening with historian Luna HighJohn-Bey”

Clyde’s – presented by the UCSC African American Theater Arts Troupe

February 23 – March 3 • Six Performances: Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 3:00Theater Arts Mainstage • UCSC • Santa Cruz • wheelchair accessible Get ready to be served, because AATAT is back with another amazing production!  The African American Theater Arts Troupe presents: “Clyde’s” by Lynn Nottage, a sharp comedy that touches on issues of racialContinue reading “Clyde’s – presented by the UCSC African American Theater Arts Troupe”

African Roots Social Club – Fashion Dance Party & Grand Re-opening

Friday • February 23 • 7:00 – 10:00 PM • FREE1545 Pacific Ave • Santa Cruz • NOT wheelchair accessible African Roots Social Club Final Friday Fashion Dance Party and grand re-opening at 1545 Pacific Ave. We honor the African Roots of all human beings by promoting Black artists and providing space for connection and collaboration. We are committedContinue reading “African Roots Social Club – Fashion Dance Party & Grand Re-opening”

Santa Cruz Black Film Series : Whose Streets

Each month through June 3rd Tuesday  • Resource Center for Nonviolence • 612 Ocean St • Santa Cruz3rd Wednesday • Capitola Library • 2005 Wharf Rd • Capitola6:30 PM, doors at 6:00 • FREE • wheelchair accessible B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series focusing on the themes behind our acronym BLACK: Building Legacies of Access in Communities of Kinship. Starting this month through June, screenings willContinue reading “Santa Cruz Black Film Series : Whose Streets”

Move Money: Reparations Santa Cruz

Deadline extended to February 29 Reparations Santa Cruz – a grassroots, all-volunteer project based on the principles of mutual aid – has extended the deadline for raising money to fund three to five leadership & advisory board positions that will be filled exclusively by Black Santa Cruz community members. Since 2020, Reparations Santa Cruz has raisedContinue reading “Move Money: Reparations Santa Cruz”

Move Money: NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch

Let’s show our local NAACP some love for all the wonderful things they do for our community.  Every year they host the MLK Jr March, MLK Youth Day, multiple forums with local elected officials and candidates, Juneteenth at the London Nelson Center, and monthly meetings on a variety of topics to keep us all sharp.  TheyContinue reading “Move Money: NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch”

White People, We Have Work to Do – a SURJ National online webinar

Wednesday • Feb 7 •  5:00 PM  Feeling your heart rate rise over the chaos of 2024 already? Don’t face the fear and dread alone! One of the surest ways to cut through the anxiety of these times is taking action together in community: join SURJ members in conversation about our plans for 2024 to stopContinue reading “White People, We Have Work to Do – a SURJ National online webinar”

Tommy Orange – Wandering Stars, in conversation with Leila Mottley

Thursday • Feb 29 •  7:00 PM •  Ticketed event • wheelchair accessibleVeterans Memorial Building  •  846 Front St  •  Santa Cruz Award-winning author Tommy Orange will be in conversation with bestselling author Leila Mottley (Nightcrawling) about his new novel, Wandering Stars. The eagerly awaited follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-finalist breakout bestseller There There—winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, theContinue reading “Tommy Orange – Wandering Stars, in conversation with Leila Mottley”

Soundscape Salon – Performance & Discussion

Saturday • Feb 10 • 1:00 – 2:30 PM • $25 suggested donation, no one turned awayPeace United Church of Christ • 900 High St • Santa Cruz • wheelchair accessible Musical Soulmates Performers Collaborative presents an afternoon of musical performances and discussion highlighting the influence of Black American composers and musicians on European Classical composers.  Featuring:Victoria Theodore, PianoGuests from Musical Soulmates Suzuki PianoContinue reading “Soundscape Salon – Performance & Discussion”