Just in time to celebrate the self sufficiency advocated by the Black Panthers, who were founded on this day in 1966 in Oakland, #BUGs of the Bay Area are having their annual conference
Every year, the Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference holds a Fundraising Mixer, a place to network, build on ideas and CUT LOOSE!!
2015’s mixer will be held at our Conference Sponsor’s BEAUTIFUL location: Geoffrey’s Inner Circle!
In addition to meeting and greeting the BUGs National Organizing & Oakland Host Committee Friday Night, there will be an exhibition and dance lessons by our local Chicago Style Steppers!! Also… A LIVE DJ!
Acta Non Verba’s Founder and Executive Director, Kelly Carlisle will be the Closing Keynote at the 1st Annual Black and Brown Farmers Convening on Friday! This amazing and IMPORTANT event promotes and uplifts, and CELEBRATES the Unity, Empowerment and OWNERSHIP of People of Color in our food system!
2014 Music Educator Award Grammy nominee and international recording artist, DJ Cavem Will be performing at Brunch!
DJ Cavem is an O.G. (organic gardener) educator, emcee, deejay, BBoy, award-winning activist, midwife, vegan chef and founder of Going Green Living Bling.
He has dedicated his work to transforming the minds and health of children and his community using hip hop as a platform of communication.
