Join Black community events in Anaheim, CA 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.
Celebrate excellence as we honor the Black LGBTQ+ community and raise scholarship funds for LGBTQ+ Youth.
The 12th Annual Truth Awards is returning to celebrate Black Queer excellence! Save the date: Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Tell your friends to mark their calendars and stay tuned. You don't want to miss the reveal of our incredible 2026 honorees, hosts, and performers!
For eleven years, this seminal event has brought together over 600 members of the Black LGBTQ+ community and allies from across the nation. Experience an inspiring evening honoring our own, supporting LGBTQ+ youth through scholarships, and recognizing those who champion our cause. Be part of a powerful movement showcasing our community's profound impact on popular culture, politics, and the arts. Get your tickets now!
Through our partnership with Emmy Award-winning actress and star of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph and her DIVA Foundation, we have honored over 50 individuals including Raven-Symone´, Actress, Producer and Advocate; Colman Domingo, Emmy Award Winning Actor; TS Madison, Actress, Advocate, and Influencer; Marsha Warfield, Comedian, Actress; Derrick Rutledge, celebrity Makeup Artist; Anthony Hemingway, Emmy Award-winning Producer, Director, Writer; Rahsaan Patterson, Writer, Singer, Producer; Angelica Ross, Actress, Advocate, Businesswoman; Dr. Shaun Harper, Executive Director USC Race, and Equity Center; Ellene Miles, SVP Sony Pictures Entertainment; and Karamo Brown, Culture Expert, Talk Show Host; for their accomplishments and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. And the Ally Award has been awarded to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, actor Rockmond Dunbar, and Emmy Award-winning actresses Loretta Devine and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Saturday, 21, 17.30 -
Saturday, 21, 23.30
Beverly Hills,
CA
_$25
Join us in person at USC Marshall’s 7th Annual FORWARD Summit to connect, learn, and lead the future!
Get Ready for the USC Marshall School of Business' 7th Annual FORWARD Summit!
The FORWARD Summit is a diversity, equity & inclusion conference highlighting Black and LatinX business leaders who are making waves across industries. The Summit will connect, inspire, and elevate a new generation to chart paths and break barriers through exposure, empowerment, and opportunity.
USC Marshall's Black Graduate Business Leaders and Latino Management & Business Association are committed to providing professional leadership resources that will close the representation gap in business management. By bringing together current and prospective students, alumni, and professionals, the FORWARD Summit will introduce the broad pipeline of diverse talent.
Saturday, 07, 10.00 -
Saturday, 07, 15.30
Los Angeles,
CA
_$25
Let’s sprinkle a little magic together! 🏰👑
Join Black Women Adventures & Black Girl Social Club San Diego for a full day of joy, laughs, rides, photos and pure Disney vibes. Come when you want, leave when you want — this day is all about fun and freedom! 💫
✔️ RSVP with a T-shirt purchase — $25 (We’ll match for our group photo! 😍)
OR
✔️ RSVP for FREE without the shirt
👉 Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own Disneyland admission.
Lightning Pass is encouraged but not required.
📸 GROUP PHOTO!
📍 In front of the Castle
🕛 12:00 PM Noon — wearing our shirts! Don’t miss the moment! 📷✨
IMPORTANT NOTES
🌀 Come & go on your own schedule — no stress 💛 Bring comfy shoes 🎢 Ride what you love 🧘🏾♀️ Be magical, be yourself
Saturday, 28, 10.00 -
Saturday, 28, 20.00
Anaheim,
CA
_$25
Mark your calendar for February 21, 2026, for a vibrant, all-day celebration held at the scenic La Brea Tar Pits, right next to the LACMA Museum. From 11 am to 6 pm, the outdoor festival will be buzzing with energy, offering something for everyone: enjoy captivating live music and performing artists, explore the Book Author Showcase, discover unique finds from small business pop-ups, and treat yourself to diverse food vendors. Families will love the dedicated Children's Zone, and the excitement builds for the highly anticipated surprise headliner! Don't miss this landmark event honoring Black History Month in the heart of Los Angeles.
Sponsorships are being accepted at this time and a great way to engage with community of all ages. Brands and Health Partners are also wanted to host activation sites at venue of various products and or health screenings.
Saturday, 21, 11.00 -
Saturday, 21, 18.00
Los Angeles,
CA
_$25
DO MORE THAN ATTEND. BUILD WITH THE PEOPLE’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Join The People’s Chamber of Commerce for an all day business networking event held in honor of Black History Month. This gathering is designed for members and guests to strengthen relationships, grow their businesses, and participate in meaningful economic collaboration.
This event brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives, and community leaders in a welcoming and intentional environment. While the event honors Black History Month, it is open to all who value inclusive growth, shared opportunity, and community driven progress.
The People’s Chamber of Commerce places people at the center of progress. Our mission is to support economic stability and long term success through education, connection, and collaboration. This networking event provides space to meet fellow members, introduce your work, exchange ideas, and explore ways to support one another throughout the year.
What to expect
• Relationship focused business networking
• Member collaboration and resource sharing
• Vendor and sponsorship opportunities
• A supportive, community centered atmosphere
Membership in The People’s Chamber of Commerce is free.
Attendance is free.
Free to vend.
Space is limited.
Donations are appreciated and help support free membership and Chamber programs.
Important note
Custom name tags will be created for attendees. Please come prepared with a photo and a short prompt sharing what you would like people to ask you about.
Reserve your spot today and spend the day connecting with purpose.
Together, we build stronger businesses and stronger communities.
Saturday, 21, 10.00 -
Saturday, 21, 22.00
Los Angeles,
CA
_$25
The January Sphero Robotics workshop immerses students in the foundations of command-and-control robotics, where robots are programmed to sense their surroundings, make decisions, and respond intelligently. Using Sphero robots and block-based coding, learners explore how real-world robotic systems operate through the integration of sensors, logic, and data tracking.
Rather than focusing solely on movement, this workshop emphasizes intelligent behavior and autonomy. Students program robots to react to collisions, maintain direction using gyroscopes, track distance and time, and adapt to different environments. Through structured challenges and team-based problem solving, learners gain a practical understanding of how robotics is used in areas such as automation, gaming, fitness technology, logistics, and emergency response.
Materials Required
Each workshop is fully hands-on and requires the following materials to support learning and experimentation:
Sphero robots (Bolt, RVR, or compatible models) for movement, sensing, and interaction
Tablets or laptops with Sphero coding applications installed
Charging cables and power banks to ensure uninterrupted activity
Masking tape or cardboard for building mazes and defining boundaries
Colored markers or floor indicators for sequence-based missions
Lightweight balls (ping-pong or foam) for Sphero Soccer challenges
Open floor space or large tables for safe testing and demonstrations
All activities are designed to be flexible and adaptable to different room sizes and student experience levels.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, students will demonstrate growth across multiple skill areas:
Robotics & Sensors: Use collision detection, gyroscope, and accelerometer data to guide robot behavior
Coding & Logic: Apply loops, conditionals, sequencing, and event-based logic to solve challenges
Data & Variables: Create and update variables to track scores, laps, time, distance, and performance metrics
Problem-Solving: Test, debug, and iterate on programs to improve accuracy and efficiency
Collaboration & Communication: Work in teams, share roles, and clearly explain how their robot works to others
Students leave the workshop with increased confidence in coding and a clearer understanding of how software controls physical systems.
Workshop Activities & Projects
The workshop combines guided mini-challenges with project-based learning to reinforce concepts:
Maze Navigator: Program robots to avoid obstacles and reach a goal autonomously using sensor feedback
Color-Coded Missions: Navigate through stations in a defined sequence, triggering actions with LEDs and logic
Sphero Soccer: Design game mechanics using collision detection, scoring variables, and rule constraints
Sphero Fitness Tracker: Track laps, distance, time, and milestones using variables and feedback patterns
Real-World Simulations: Model delivery routes and search-and-rescue missions using structured planning and loops
These activities encourage creativity, strategic thinking, and teamwork while helping students connect robotics concepts to real-world applications.
Saturday, 31, 10.00 -
Saturday, 31, 14.00
Los Angeles,
CA
_$25
Each show features a recurring segment that tackles topics in the Black community—from colorism and conspiracy theories to whether Black history is American history, and even “what happened to Kanye West.” The show opens with stand-up, then blends sketch comedy, improv, more stand-up, and character bits throughout, all building toward a concluding comedy segment that ties everything together.
Saturday, 31, 23.00 -
Sunday, 01, 00.00
Los Angeles,
CA
_$25
Why is Black students' math literacy worse than other students?
Black Kids Love Math Addresses this head-on.
In 2023, we launched FACTS BET ON ME, featuring Black math experts who came and spoke about what they thought the issues were. Covering the basis of ALL students, the experts spoke about math educators taking the disparity of Black math education personally, and about the fact that black children have not moved off the bottom. Following this data from our first conference, we decided we couldn’t allow our discussions to become general. We didn't want it to be a kumbaya moment where people came in a room and felt good about talking about black children in math, when it's so bad.
When you look at it as a whole, at some point, you've got to say it has to do with what goes on in every classroom. You can't keep saying they're poor, or that they come from dysfunctional families, or that they’re living in poverty.
At some point, you've got to do the MATH.
Everyone was seeing it as black kids don't love math, don't do math, can't do math.
Black kids DO love math, but nobody was seeing that. So we flipped the script and evolved into Black Kids Love Math.
Monday, 15, 08.00 -
Tuesday, 30, 16.00
Los Angeles,
CA
_$25
It's our Annual Black Family Reunion Reunion a chance to bring the whole Family, music, many Resources
Founded in 1986 by civil rights icon Dr. Dorothy I. Height, then-president of NCNW.
Created as a direct response to negative portrayals of Black families in media, particularly the 1986 PBS documentary The Vanishing Family: Crisis in Black America, which painted a bleak and narrow picture of Black family life.
Dr. Height and NCNW sought to reclaim the narrative by showcasing the resilience, love, and cultural richness of Black families.
Saturday, 25, 10.00 -
Saturday, 25, 17.00
Los Angeles,
CA
_$25
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) is a vital student organization at Loyola Marymount University's law school, rooted in the Los Angeles community and dedicated to supporting Black students throughout their legal education journey. As a membership-driven organization, BLSA creates a welcoming space where Black law students can find mentorship, friendship, and professional guidance from peers and alumni who understand their unique experiences in legal education.
At its core, BLSA operates from a mission of solidarity and mutual support. The organization recognizes that Black law students often navigate distinctive challenges within legal academia and the profession, and BLSA responds by building strong community bonds that foster resilience and success. Members benefit from peer support networks, study groups, and collaborative learning environments that celebrate their contributions to the legal field.
BLSA's commitment extends to amplifying the voices and concerns of Black communities and other marginalized populations. The organization educates its members about national and international issues affecting people of color, encouraging law students to become informed advocates and change-makers. This awareness-building is integral to BLSA's vision of developing lawyers who are not only academically excellent but also deeply committed to social justice.
Serving the Los Angeles area, BLSA maintains strong connections with Black law graduates and the broader legal community, creating pathways for mentorship and professional development that extend well beyond law school. The organization understands that success means more than academic achievement—it means building meaningful relationships, developing leadership skills, and contributing positively to the profession and society. Through these interconnected efforts, BLSA at Loyola Marymount University empowers Black law students to realize their full potential.
Students of Color and Allies Policy Forum represents a vibrant student-led initiative at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to empowering the next generation of changemakers. At its core, the organization operates with a clear mission: to facilitate constructive discussions and learning centered on policies that shape the lives and futures of BIPOC communities. This Los Angeles-based forum serves as a welcoming space where students of color and allies come together with shared purpose and commitment.
Founded on principles of community engagement and collective empowerment, the organization recognizes that meaningful change begins with informed conversation and solidarity. The forum creates intentional spaces where diverse perspectives are valued, complex policy issues are examined thoughtfully, and participants are encouraged to envision their roles in creating systemic change. By centering the voices and experiences of students from marginalized communities, the organization builds a foundation of mutual support and shared learning.
The organization's commitment extends beyond campus discussions to real-world impact. By connecting students with professionals, policymakers, and community leaders, Students of Color and Allies Policy Forum helps bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical advocacy. Operating within the USC community in Los Angeles, the forum demonstrates that student-led initiatives can catalyze important conversations while fostering the next wave of leaders committed to equity, justice, and meaningful policy reform across all sectors.
At the heart of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) serves as a transformative community for students of color pursuing careers in architecture and design. This student-led organization embodies a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and mutual support within the architectural profession, creating spaces where minority voices are centered and celebrated.
NOMAS recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities facing minority students in architecture and builds community through shared experiences and collaborative learning. The organization creates meaningful connections among its members while also bridging relationships between students and practicing architects, educators, and industry leaders who can mentor and inspire the next generation of diverse architectural talent.
Through its events, projects, and initiatives, NOMAS cultivates a culture of excellence and belonging. Members engage in creative projects that showcase their talents while building portfolios and professional networks. The organization's emphasis on both individual growth and collective advancement reflects its core belief that strengthening minority representation in architecture benefits the entire profession and the communities it serves.
Based in Los Angeles—a city renowned for its dynamic architecture and design culture—NOMAS members draw inspiration from their vibrant surroundings while contributing their own innovative perspectives. The organization's commitment to supporting its members extends to fostering financial sustainability through community contributions and donations, ensuring that NOMAS can continue its vital mission of empowering minority architecture students and creating pathways to success in the built environment professions.