The Black is Beautiful Gala and Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

The program will be hosted by local artist and performer, Vivian Storm, and will include musical performances, a live band, keynote speaker, dance performances, a fashion show, Black youth and community awards, and a performance from the SBUSD Jazz Band.

The Black is Beautiful Gala and Fundraiser will help raise funds to support Black-led organizations and initiatives to help re-imagine our collective investment in community care. This year we will raise funds for General Operating costs for HJSB, the Sojourner Kincaid Rolle Youth Artivism Scholarship Fund, and the Black Community Emergency Needs Fund. Below you will find information about each on of these initiatives and why they are important for us to uplift.

Platinum Sponsor $10,000

• Sponsorship includes up to 10 BIB Gala Tickets, VIP & front-row seating, 1-page in program booklet & special shoutout during the event, logo on BIB merch, website, all media, and press releases, 3 BIB swag bags with exclusive merch, logo displayed during event, and 2 optional 2-minute speech during event

Gold Sponsor $5,000

• Sponsorship includes up to 5 BIB Gala Tickets, VIP & front-row seating, 1/2 page in program booklet & shoutout during the event, logo on BIB merch, website, all media, and mention in press releases, 1 BIB swag bags with exclusive merch, logo displayed during event

Silver Package $2,500

• Sponsorship includes up to 2 BIB Gala Tickets, VIP, logo on website and social media, and mention in press release, BIB crewneck and t-shirt

Bronze Package $1,000

• Sponsorship includes up to 1 BIB Gala Ticket, VIP, logo on social media, and mention in press release, BIB t-shirt

Tickets will be available for sale on November 1, 2024.

General Admission - $200

VIP - $350

Tables will be available for purchase as well.