Upcoming events.
"Rooted" : Election Anxiety Support & Safety Planning
Facilitators will be Simone Akila Ruskamp (MSW), and Dr. Azure Stewart (holistic fertility doula & coach, yoga instructor) , event will be on Tuesday October 22nd at 6pm virtual, pre registration required. Please use the link below to register for the workshop. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GynHHrWSQGe8t-hAn5yQgQDisclaimer: This event is not therapy or a replacement for a therapeutic relationship with a listened mental health professional
2nd Annual Black is Beautiful Gala & Fundraiser
2nd Annual Black is Beautiful Gala and Fundraiser: Black Through the Decades
Save the date: Saturday, February 22, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm PDT. Tickets go on sale November 1, 2024.
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.
UC Application Workshop
UC Application Workshop
Join us on October 8th for a College Readiness Workshop with Marcus Mathis, Assistant Director for Diversity Initiatives at UCSB Admissions! Hosted by Healing Justice SB, this workshop will guide students and caregivers through their UC applications and provide valuable insights on the process. Mandatory RSVP , use this google form to register for the workshop.Link to form: https://forms.gle/JUSuP7d5A25TahEZ8
2nd Annual Back 2 School Black Family Cookout
2nd Annual Back 2 School Black Family Cookout
Black Student Alliance: Leadership Retreat 2024
Join us for a transformative one-day leadership retreat designed for Black/African American youth ages 14-18! This engaging event will provide participants with essential skills in teamwork, communication, and decision-making. Through collaborative activities, attendees will gain the confidence and tools needed to become effective leaders while leading their school clubs and organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, discover your leadership potential, and make a positive impact!
Parenting Fellowship Retreat
Parenting Fellowship Retreat 2024
The program develops 15-25 community mothers* and caregivers of color from across Santa Barbara County and equips them with strategies and relationships to positively impact their communities (and their children).
If you are interested in attending the retreat please fill out our interest form which can be found in the link in our bio! Reach out to us directly for accommodation/access needs like ASL or Spanish translation/interpretation.
*This is a gender inclusive program for mothering people, which includes women, femme parents, and other caregivers.
Black is Beautiful Gala 2024
The program will be hosted by local artist and performer, Vivian Storm, and will include musical performances by a special guest for VIP sponsors, a Gospel Choir, a HBCU Honor Marching Band, a special HBCU Majorette Tribute, a Divine 9 Stroll, the Black Legacy Awards, a raffle giveaway, and HJSB will have the Black/African American Historical Timeline exhibition onsite to view for VIP sponsors.
Black Student Alliance Caregiver Meeting
BSA Caregiver Meeting
At this workshop you will learn more information about our partnership with the district, upcoming statewide conferences students can attend, Black Youth scholarship opportunities, and meet our HJSB BSU Student College Mentors that have been working with your children. We will have breakfast available and will be providing childcare for little ones that are toilet trained. Please attend the meeting with your student(s).
Back 2 School Black Family Cookout
Black Family Cookout 2023
HJSB has partnered with the Santa Barbara Unified School District to host the first, Back 2 School Black Community Cookout on Sunday, August 27th, from 12 PM to 4 PM. There will be food, games, community resources, a DJ and school supplies.Come enjoy a great time for our community to come together, laugh, educate, and create meaningful memories. Please share this with any Black families, students and caregivers of Black youth. The link to register or volunteer for the event is located in our bio. See you there!