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Join us in celebration of the 12th annual Black History Month Closing Ceremony (2027), hosted by Malia Cohen and assorted guests!
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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.
