Black Community Events in California

Join Black community events in California celebrating your cultural heritage. Find cultural festivals, professional networking events, religious celebrations, educational workshops, fundraisers, and social gatherings that bring the Black community together. Stay connected with events that honor your traditions and create meaningful connections.

Black Leadership Conference

The Stanford GSB Black Business Student Association (BBSA) is excited to host the 2026 Black Leadership Conference. We are thrilled to welcome distinguished Black executives, founders, investors, and leaders to the GSB for a day of knowledge-sharing, relationship-building, and empowerment. The Black Leadership Conference aims to inspire and support attendees in shaping what it means to be a leader across various spheres of influence. This year’s theme, Blackness Unbound: Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future, reflects the power of moving beyond narrow expectations and redefining what leadership can look like. It is a call to challenge the traditional boxes Black people are often placed in, to celebrate excellence in spaces where we have historically been underrepresented, and to explore how we continue building resilient leadership for the future. Through a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, panels, and breakout conversations, the conference will highlight stories of resilience, innovation, and impact across industries. We aim to create space for bold dialogue, shared learning, and community-building as attendees consider how to break barriers and shape what comes next. All are welcome. We especially encourage those outside the Black community to join these conversations, engage with curiosity, and learn alongside us. See you there! Space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Knight Management Center, Cemex Auditorium, Stanford Graduate School of Business Who: All are welcome, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members.

Saturday, 16, 09.00 - Saturday, 16, 16.00 Stanford, CA _$25

Black Health Connect | Bridging Healthcare Communities: Bay Area - Q2 Mixer

Black Health Connect is the nation's largest interdisciplinary network of professionals in the healthcare ecosystem — 40,000+ members strong, spanning 24 markets and 4 countries. The Bridging Healthcare Communities Mixer is where this network comes together. Who's In The Room Entrepreneurs. Physicians. Pharmacists. Nurses. Public health leaders. Lobbyist. Healthcare entrepreneurs. Hospital administrators. Pharma and health tech professionals. If you work in healthcare and want to be in a room with people who get it — this is your event. What To Expect This isn't a stiff networking event with name tags and awkward small talk. BHC Mixers are curated experiences, great venues, good vibes, and a crowd of ambitious professionals who came to connect, not just collect business cards. The format: - 5-6 PM — Doors open, early networking - 6-9 PM — Main mixer, mingling, music - 9 PM+ — Social hour for those who want to keep the conversation going Why People Keep Coming Back "I've made more meaningful professional connections at one BHC mixer than a year of conferences." — BHC member, Atlanta Whether you're new to healthcare or a seasoned executive, you'll find your people here. The Details ✅ 21+ event ✅ Dress code: Smart casual to stylish ✅ Tickets are limited — we cap attendance to keep the experience intimate ✅ No refunds — but you can transfer your ticket

Friday, 01, 17.00 - Friday, 01, 22.00 Oakland, CA _$25

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Afro-Latino Culture Fest-Los Angeles

Experience the vibrant rhythms, flavors, and culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora at the 4th Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the 4th Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest! 🎉🌍 Join us on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, from 4PM - 10PM at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles for a day filled with music, dance, art, food, and culture that honors the vibrant Afro-Latino experience. Public Transportation Highly Recommended-Venue is directly accross from Union Station 🌟 What to Expect: 🎶 Live Music & Performances – From traditional folk rhythms to contemporary Afro-Latino beats! 💃🏾 Cultural Dance Showcases – Experience dynamic performances from across the Afro-Latino diaspora. 🗣 Engaging Panel Discussions – Thought-provoking conversations on Afro-Latino identity, culture, and social impact. 🎨 Interactive Art Activations – Live painting, community murals, and immersive cultural exhibits. 🌮 Delicious Afro-Latino Food – Savor authentic flavors from across Latin America and the Caribbean. 🍹 Tropical Bar & Cocktails – Refreshing drinks inspired by Afro-Latino traditions. 🛍 Vendor Marketplace – Shop unique goods, art, and crafts from Afro-Latino creators. 🎭 Family-Friendly Activities – Engaging cultural experiences for all ages! 💥 FREE ENTRY! This is an event you don’t want to miss! Come ready to dance, eat, and celebrate the beauty of Afro-Latino heritage. 🚨 Now accepting vendors, sponsors, and partners! Stay tuned for exciting performer announcements! Help us keep the culture alive. The Afro-Latino Culture Fest is free for the community—but it takes real resources to make it happen. Support visibility, pride, and representation. Donate what you can. Every dollar counts.

Saturday, 01, 16.00 - Saturday, 01, 22.00 Los Angeles, CA _$25

4th Annual UC Davis SOM Black Graduation

Celebrate the 4th Annual UC Davis SOM Black Graduation with us in person for a night of joy and pride! Get ready to celebrate the achievements of our 14 Black graduates at the UC Davis School of Medicine's 4th Annual Black Graduation Ceremony! Welcome to the UC Davis School of Medicine's 4th Annual Black Graduation Ceremony event page! Join us on Fri, May 15, 2026 (Doors open at 5:00 PM, Ceremony begins at 6 PM) at The Guild Theater in Oak Park for a special celebration honoring our graduates. This in-person event will be a memorable occasion filled with pride, joy, and recognition of our graduates' hard work and achievements. Come show your support and celebrate this AMAZING milestone with us!

Friday, 15, 17.00 - Friday, 15, 20.00 Sacramento, CA _$25

ARD Presents: Stride For Strength Community Walk

Join us for a day of community bonding and encouragement at the ARD Presents: Stride For Strength Community Walk

Saturday, 25, 10.00 - Saturday, 25, 11.00 Los Angeles, CA _$25

ARD Presents: Dance Party for African American Women's Fitness Month

Dress comfortably and get ready to dance, fellowship, and sweat! This is a no-judgement, no-pressure zone where we can get together and MOVE April is African American Women's Fitness Month! In honor of our Health and Wellness mission, we will be doing a series of fitness classes each weekend of the month! Register for all 4 classes! COME HELP US CELEBRATE THE LAST WEEK OF OUR FITNESS SERIES! WALK WITH US AT 10, AND JOIN US FOR A DANCE PARTY WITH REFRESHMENTS AFTERWARDS!!

Saturday, 25, 12.30 - Saturday, 25, 13.30 Los Angeles, CA _$25

ARD presents: Yoga Therapeutics for African American Women's Fitness Month

Join us live for a Yoga Therapeutics chair class, celebrating African American Women's Fitness Month—feel good, move better! ARD presents: Yoga Therapeutics for African American Women's Fitness Month Join us in person for a special session celebrating African American Women's Fitness Month! Dive into Yoga Therapeutics designed to educate and inspire! This is a chair class, and taylored to accomodate yoga pros and those trauma sensitive. BRING YOUR YOGA MATS, IF YOU DONT HAVE ONE, ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU.

Saturday, 11, 10.00 - Saturday, 11, 12.00 Los Angeles, CA _$25

ARD Presents: Trap Zumba for African American Women's Fitness Month

TRAP z*mba is a high-energy cardio workout set to your hip-hop and R&B faves. Get ready to sweat, dance, and fellowship for a cause! ARD Presents: Trap Zumba for African American Women's Fitness Month Welcome, ladies! Let's celebrate African American Women's Fitness Month with a special Trap Zumba event brought to you by ARD. Get ready to groove to the hottest beats while breaking a sweat and boosting your fitness. This event is all about fun, empowerment, and getting healthy together. Join us for a fusion of dance, fitness, and good vibes. Don't miss out on this unique workout experience designed just for you!

Saturday, 18, 10.00 - Saturday, 18, 11.00 Los Angeles, CA _$25

14th Annual STEAM Conference for Middle/High School African American Girls

Workshops that expose and provide access to the world of STEAM via keynote speakers, panel discussions and college readiness workshops. Sacred S.I.S.T.A.H.S. (Sisters In Solidarity Teaching And Healing our Spirits) Inc., is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit educational enrichment and mentoring organization for women and children of the Inland Empire. Its mission is to empower, serve, and improve the overall health and well-being of African American women and children. The Sacred Sistahs STEAM conference is offered each spring to usher curious and purposeful teen girls into collegiate environments for a day of lectures and workshops that offer exposure, revelation and access to the world of STEAM, relevant college and career paths, and the women involved in it. And this year, 2026, we will have done this for 14 years! On April 18, 2026, at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Sacred Sistahs will hold its 14th Annual STEAM Conference themed STEAMing the Future: Exploring AI, Healthcare, and Innovation. The 2026 conference will host featured speakers, workshops, and a college panel for parents. The conference provides opportunities for peer support and engagement, ideas and road maps for academic success, in addition to mentor development. Research has demonstrated that even though girls perform as well as boys in science and math, there is a marked loss in interest in STEM areas that occurs in middle school. Moreover, girls’ attitudes about careers in math and science affect their persistence and involvement in advanced coursework during their high school years. Our conferences aim to show young teen girls their “possibilities” by introducing them to and giving them access to dialogue with brilliant and successful professional women eager to share their stories of triumph and persistence. We have had the good fortune to partner with hosts, Harvey Mudd College and Western University, to present years of enriching presentations by STEM industry, academics and practitioners that span the gamut, sharing their expertise in space exploration, medicine, energy and chemical engineering, as well as Mathematics and Statistics. It has been said that the strength of the STEM workforce is viewed as an indicator of a nation’s ability to sustain itself. As teen girls, you hold the future of our world in your heads and hands. It is our vision that one day you will cultivate the S.E.S.H.A.T. mathematical genius within you, carrying forth a legacy of excellence and leadership in math, science, and related disciplines. We look forward to seeing you at this year's Sacred S.I.S.T.A.H.S. conference.

Saturday, 18, 08.30 - Saturday, 18, 14.00 Claremont, CA _$25

Find Your Light Black Cis and Trans Womyn's Creative Wellness Experience

Join us for a soulful in-person vibe celebrating Black cis & trans womyn's creativity and self-care! Find Your Light Black Cis and Trans Womyn's Creative Wellness Experience Join us for a 3-day in person journey designed exclusively for Black cis and trans womyn! Dive into creative wellness activities that help you connect, heal, and shine. It's all about embracing your light, expressing yourself, and supporting each other in a safe space. Don't miss out on this chance to nurture your spirit and creativity surrounded by amazing womyn just like you!

Thursday, 09, 17.00 - Thursday, 09, 22.00 Oakland, CA _$25

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Ontario, CA

Justin L. Ward

At The Ward Firm, our founding attorney, Justin L. Ward, pledges that we will provide aggressive, quality legal representation to each personal injury or criminal defense case that we handle. You may have questions about what this means for you and your case, so we wanted to take a moment to provide you with some information about our philosophy here at the firm. We believe that each client should get the personal attention of an experienced attorney. Justin will meet with you in your initial consultation. You will have the opportunity to talk about your case and what is most important to you. Justin will work with you to help you develop a strategy that recovers maximum compensation or helps you limit the consequences of a criminal conviction. Justin has seen both sides of personal injury and criminal defense cases. He handled personal injury cases while working for an insurance defense firm and is a former prosecutor. This experience has provided him extensive knowledge into the way these cases are approached by the other side. He will use this information to prepare a strong case that helps you achieve your goals.

Sacramento, CA

Keith J. Staten

Keith J. Staten is from Vallejo, CA. He received two AA degrees from Solano Community College and a BS from San Francisco State University. He attended UOP McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento graduating in 1992. His Criminal Defense firm specializes in handling complex criminal litigation, DUI litigation, and DMV administrative licensing issues. After serving at the Sacramento County Public Defender’s office from 1991 to 1994, he went into private practice focusing on criminal defense. From 2001 to 2007, he was a Senior Staff Counsel for the Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2007, he returned to private practice, specializing in complex criminal trials. In 2012, he was named Attorney of the year by the Sacramento County Indigent Criminal Defense Panel for his outstanding case resolutions, which included two jury acquittals on life-offense cases. In 2014 The Hub Magazine in Sacramento recognized him as a leader in the community. In 2014, the Wiley Manuel Bar Association named him attorney of the year. In 2015 he received the “Judge James Long” Community Service award from the Kappa Fraternity’s Roseville Alumni Association. He was recently recognized as a Social Justice Warrior by The National Lawyer’s Guild in 2020. Mr. Staten is an expert in DUI matters, both from the criminal justice side and the DMV administrative side. He also is known for his successful verdicts in drug and sex cases. Mr. Staten helped create new case law in the “Facebook” case. In that case, a juror had “friended” other jurors on the social networking site and regularly posted commentary on the trial during that trial. Mr. Staten successfully argued at both the trial and appellate level that his client’s right to a fair trial trumped that juror’s privacy rights, and won a motion for a new trial. Further, in the case of a fatal shooting at a Sacramento IHOP, Mr. Staten won an acquittal for his client when his frame-by-frame analysis of surveillance video clearly revealed his client acted as a peacemaker, and had left the restaurant before the fight escalated to the shooting. Mr. Staten mentors high school, college and law students, and from 2015 to 2017, taught paralegal students in the UC Davis Extension Program. Since 2019, he has been an Adjunct Professor at American River College teaching Criminal Law, and Evidence. He assists in running Criminal Expungement clinics held at ARC on Saturdays during the school year. He frequently lectures in the community and performs a “Know Your Rights” educational program which has been featured on radio, and live lectures. He currently serves on the boards of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep High School, and is a member of many local bar associations including the Sacramento County Bar Association.

Sacramento, CA

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Chapman Black Law Student Association

Situated at Chapman University's Fowler School of Law in Orange, CA, the Black Law Student Association represents a thriving community of law students united by shared values and a commitment to supporting one another throughout their legal education journey. This student-led organization embodies Chapman University's mission of fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where diverse voices are heard and celebrated. The association serves the Chapman University community in Orange, California by creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, cultural awareness, and professional development among law students. Members of the Black Law Student Association benefit from a strong sense of belonging and camaraderie as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of law school together. The organization plays an important role in enriching the student experience at Chapman's Fowler School of Law, located in Orange, by promoting academic achievement, professional networking, and community involvement. Through its various programs and activities, the association helps students build lasting relationships and develop the interpersonal skills necessary for success in the legal profession. As part of the broader Chapman University network, the Black Law Student Association connects students with alumni, faculty mentors, and community partners, creating a comprehensive support system that extends beyond the classroom and into the professional legal community.

Orange, CA

SCU Black Law Students Association

Based at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA, the Black Law Students Association represents an essential community within the law school, dedicated to supporting Black students as they pursue their legal education and professional aspirations. This student-led organization recognizes the unique experiences and perspectives that Black law students bring to the legal profession, creating a supportive network that fosters belonging and mutual growth. Members of the association benefit from peer mentorship, professional development opportunities, and connections with legal practitioners and leaders who share their commitment to justice and equity. The association's work complements Santa Clara Law's institutional values, which emphasize developing lawyers who excel with integrity and passion for justice. By bringing together students with shared experiences and goals, the organization builds community while addressing the distinctive challenges and opportunities that Black students encounter in legal education. The association provides a space for dialogue, advocacy, and collaboration on issues affecting their communities and the legal profession. Through events, professional networking, and support systems, the SCU Black Law Students Association empowers members to thrive academically and professionally. The organization embodies Santa Clara University's broader commitment to inclusive education and social justice, recognizing that diverse perspectives strengthen the legal profession and enhance its capacity to serve all communities equitably and effectively.

Santa Clara, CA

USD Black Law Students Association

The Black Law Students Association at the University of San Diego represents a meaningful community of students committed to supporting one another and advancing diversity within the legal profession. Located in San Diego, CA, this student organization embodies the university's core values of compassion, ethics, and leadership development through its inclusive and welcoming approach to legal education. At its heart, the USD Black Law Students Association creates a safe and empowering space where Black law students can build lasting friendships, share experiences, and celebrate their identities as future legal professionals. The organization recognizes that community and connection are essential components of a fulfilling law school experience, particularly for students navigating the legal field from underrepresented backgrounds. Serving the San Diego community and the broader legal profession, the association is dedicated to fostering mentorship relationships between students and established attorneys. These connections help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world legal practice, while also promoting visibility and representation in the legal community. The organization's commitment extends beyond individual member support to include advocacy for systemic change within legal education and the profession. By promoting dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the USD Black Law Students Association contributes to the University of San Diego's mission of preparing compassionate leaders who are committed to ethical practice and social justice. Through collaborative programming, community service, and mutual support, members of the Black Law Students Association in San Diego develop not only as legal scholars but also as advocates for positive change within their profession and communities.

San Diego, CA

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