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Since its founding in April 1977 in Los Angeles, the California Association of Black Lawyers has maintained an unwavering commitment to promoting reform in the laws and the administration of justice. Now headquartered in San Jose, CA, CABL continues its legacy of courage, activism, and meaningful participation in the political process. The organization was born from a vision shared by pioneering attorneys and judges who recognized the need for a statewide voice addressing the unique challenges facing Black legal professionals in California. With a membership of over 6,000 African-American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, CABL serves as a powerful community dedicated to seeking out and eradicating racism within the legal system while upholding the highest standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the profession. CABL's mission extends beyond professional development to include vigorous advocacy for those denied basic human and legal rights. The organization actively engages with communities throughout California, providing legal resources, guidance, and support to underserved populations. From hosting community luncheons offering free legal resources to sponsoring law student scholarships, CABL demonstrates its commitment to building the next generation of diverse legal talent. The association's history reflects a deep connection to California's evolving legal landscape and a steadfast dedication to amplifying African-American voices within the judiciary and legal profession. For those seeking an organization rooted in social justice, community empowerment, and professional excellence, CABL represents a meaningful connection to California's legal community.
The mission of the 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities, and enhance educational and economic opportunities for our youth and other diverse groups.
The 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley. Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of our community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality and integrity.
The 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce (SVBCC) and it’s 501 c (3) foundation, the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development (SVCED) work together to achieve each other’s goal of increasing the number of successful small businesses, especially minority & African American businesses, in Silicon Valley while developing a pipe-line of future entrepreneurs through better education and training.
For nearly 25 years, SVBCC and SVCED have encouraged and equipped hundreds of small minority businesses and those looking to start businesses with turbo charged programs to be competitive in this now global landscape.
Chamber SVBCC Mission
To create, identify and expand economic development opportunities for African Americans and minorities in Silicon Valley.
NCBW advocates on behalf of women of color through national and local actions and strategic alliances that promote its national and international agendas on leadership development and on gender equity in health, education and economic development.
An organization of progressive women of African decent whose voice and force for gender equality and socio-political advancement drives meaningful change to benefit women of color.
NCBW, Silicon Valley Chapter serves as an advocacy organization focused on the empowerment of women of African descent through programs that meet their diverse needs in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. The Chapter was chartered on April 4, 1996.
The Chapter founded the P:SMT Sponsorship Program (Pathfinder: Science, Mathematics, and Technology) in 2000 for students to gain access and exposure to STEM in Silicon Valley. Our members also advocate on behalf of women’s health issues, education, and political awareness. The Chapter collaborates with other community organizations to develop inclusive projects that benefit the community.
The Silicon Valley Chapter is a tax-exempt organization, receiving support from local corporations, foundations, and federal agencies. In addition, a substantial portion of the annual budget is received from membership dues and fundraising efforts.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a nationwide African-American organization of mothers who nurture future leaders by strengthening children ages 2-19 through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.
Jack and Jill is comprised of over 225 chapters in seven geographic regions, encompassing 35 states and the District of Columbia.
The San Jose Chapter was first established in 1967 as the San Jose Mother’s Club of Jack and Jill, Inc. Our Chapter was formally approved at the National Jack and Jill Convention in July, 1968, and became the 12th chapter in the Far West Region.
There are over 40 mother-members and Associates of the San Jose Chapter, dedicated to building future African-American leaders. We emphasize the importance of family and extended family relationships, black history, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.
We seek for ALL children the same advantages we desire for our own, and believe every child, with proper guidance and opportunity, can be a leader.
Founded in 2006 in response to urgent calls for action from Black activists in the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area, the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) has grown into a vital force for racial and immigrant justice serving communities throughout the country, including San Jose, California. The organization was born from the collaborative vision of Rev. Kelvin Sauls, a South African immigrant, and Rev. Phillip Lawson, a longtime Civil Rights leader, who recognized the urgent need to unite African American and Black immigrant voices in the struggle against systemic racism and discriminatory immigration policies. BAJI's mission centers on the belief that a thriving multiracial democracy requires racial, social, and economic justice for all, with particular focus on how Black immigrants from Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America face unique challenges including racial discrimination, disproportionate detention and deportation rates, and economic disparities despite high education levels. The organization creates safe, communal spaces through initiatives like the Africa Diaspora Dialogues, where African Americans and Black immigrants come together to build understanding, challenge stereotypes, and discover shared pathways toward liberation. By bringing Black voices together as leaders in the fight against structural racism, BAJI demonstrates that African Americans and Black immigrants are stronger together. The organization's commitment to community-centered work, rooted in the long history of Black resistance and the gains of the Civil Rights Movement, makes it an essential partner for those seeking justice, equity, and dignity for all people.
Join us in celebration of the 12th annual Black History Month Closing Ceremony (2027), hosted by Malia Cohen and assorted guests!
The event date and time as stated here are not yet confirmed, and actual details will be shared as the event approaches. We intend to use this event page to capture interested attendees information and reach out directly via email!
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FREE concert celebrating Afro Filipinx music roots and traditions only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Few artists have appeared at the Festival more frequently than flutist, percussionist and arranger John Calloway. Whether he’s leading his own band, performing in the sextet of longtime creative partner John Santos, or directing the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, Calloway is a Bay Area icon who’s been at the center of the San Francisco Latin jazz scene for some five decades. But his latest and most personal project yet, the Afro-Filipino Jazz Project, takes his music in a new direction. Founded in 2022 as a creative, interactive space, the Project is intended to bring together Afro Filipinx, African American and Filipino American musicians to explore a broad range of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on jazz idioms, African American roots and traditional and folkloric Filipino music. It’s one component of the larger Afro-Filipino Project, a platform dedicated to highlighting and celebrating, individually and collectively, the art practices and artists of the African American and Filipino American communities whose contributions have profoundly shaped our nation's artistic narrative. For this performance the AFJP features bass star Marcus Shelby, inveterately grooving drummer Deszon Claiborne, Latin jazz piano specialist Murray Low, saxophonist TJ Milan, Conrad Benedicto on kulintang, vocalist and dancer Ting Alvarez and guest vocalist Anna Maria Flechero.
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FREE show with the legendary Joe Bataan in San Francisco, only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Opening Set from MeloDious
Festival favorite Joe Bataan, a Latin music legend since the mid-1960s, returns to the Gardens for his third performance in the past four years. He made an indelible mark as one of the early stars of Fania Records with a seductive combination of doo-wop vocals and boogaloo, one of the era’s defining sounds. Born Bataan Nitollano to a Filipino father and African-American mother and raised in Spanish Harlem, he is the father of the Latin soul sound, crooning hits like “Gypsy Woman” and “Ordinary Guy.” But Bataan never stayed in one groove for long. He went on to expand his sound in the ’70s with his Ghetto Records releases, co-coining the apt moniker “salsoul,” though he adapted to changing currents at the end of the decade with forays into disco and hip-hop (scoring the early rap hit “Rap-O Clap-O” in 1979). Stepping back from performing in the early ‘80s, he largely disappeared from the scene while working as a youth counselor in detention facilities. It’s a dramatic story that he recounts with humor and searing detail in his 2024 memoir Streetology: The Legacy of the Afro-Filipino, King of Latin Soul. Since returning to music in 2005, he’s reclaimed his crown and is still going strong in his 80s, a fact made evident by his triumphant YBG Festival performances.
The last time MeloDious appeared at the Gardens the group was serving as house band for Cava Menzies’ glorious CO-LLAB choir in 2024. This year the rapidly ascending Oakland trio presents their own program of eclectic, soulful sounds. Grounded by keyboardist Micaiah, bassist Matthias and drummer Memphis Dempsey, MeloDious draws on a rich musical lineage that spans gospel, jazz, R&B and soul. Since forming in 2016, the band has captivated audiences with dynamic vocal harmonies, inventive arrangements and unmistakable creative chemistry. Their versatility and musicianship have led them to sharing stages with several Grammy Award-winning artists, solidifying their stature within the Bay Area’s vibrant musical ecosystem as stars on the rise.
Pre-show music from KALW DJ Marcus at 1pm.
In partnership with:
KALW
Museum of the African Diaspora
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Since its founding in April 1977 in Los Angeles, the California Association of Black Lawyers has maintained an unwavering commitment to promoting reform in the laws and the administration of justice. Now headquartered in San Jose, CA, CABL continues its legacy of courage, activism, and meaningful participation in the political process. The organization was born from a vision shared by pioneering attorneys and judges who recognized the need for a statewide voice addressing the unique challenges facing Black legal professionals in California. With a membership of over 6,000 African-American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, CABL serves as a powerful community dedicated to seeking out and eradicating racism within the legal system while upholding the highest standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the profession. CABL's mission extends beyond professional development to include vigorous advocacy for those denied basic human and legal rights. The organization actively engages with communities throughout California, providing legal resources, guidance, and support to underserved populations. From hosting community luncheons offering free legal resources to sponsoring law student scholarships, CABL demonstrates its commitment to building the next generation of diverse legal talent. The association's history reflects a deep connection to California's evolving legal landscape and a steadfast dedication to amplifying African-American voices within the judiciary and legal profession. For those seeking an organization rooted in social justice, community empowerment, and professional excellence, CABL represents a meaningful connection to California's legal community.
The mission of the 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities, and enhance educational and economic opportunities for our youth and other diverse groups.
The 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley. Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of our community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality and integrity.
The 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce (SVBCC) and it’s 501 c (3) foundation, the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development (SVCED) work together to achieve each other’s goal of increasing the number of successful small businesses, especially minority & African American businesses, in Silicon Valley while developing a pipe-line of future entrepreneurs through better education and training.
For nearly 25 years, SVBCC and SVCED have encouraged and equipped hundreds of small minority businesses and those looking to start businesses with turbo charged programs to be competitive in this now global landscape.
Chamber SVBCC Mission
To create, identify and expand economic development opportunities for African Americans and minorities in Silicon Valley.