Monday, May 30, 2016

3rd Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair, June 3- 5, 2016





The Sacramento Black Book Fair (SBBF) is an offshoot of Blue Nile Press, a Sacramento Publisher of Black Books.  This historic event will take place from June 3-5, 2016.  It will bring writers, publishers, readers, a community parade, a wonderful and fun Kids Zone; bands, poets, and vendors from Sacramento, the state, the country, and the international community, to a celebration of reading and writing, right here in River City. 



SBBF headquarters check-in and general information will be located at the Women’s Civic Improvement Club/Center (WCIC), 3555 3rd Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817.  Community members can pick-up a FREE SBBF Event Program @ WCIC-Saturday, June 4, from 9:00am-5:30pm, and Sunday, June 5 from 10:00am -5:30pm.          



Bring the kids to the Sacramento Black Book Fair‘s Kids Zone.  Lots of fun activities: Sacramento Public Library’s bookmobile, story time, art, African drumming, music, gardening and free books.


Books On Parade, Saturday, June 4, 2016; assemble at 9:30am and parade starts at 10:00am at Women’s Civic Improvement Center/Club, 3555 3rd Ave., in historic Oak Park. "The Natomas High School Nighthawk Drum Corps" will be leading our 2016 Books On Parade. Fun for the entire family!  




Thursday, February 4, 2016

SCHOLARSHIP, APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: March 31, 2016





THE ROSENWALD “ROBBIE” ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP, APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: March 31, 2016::This annual award is made to African American students from the Sacramento area community who meet the standards of academic achievement, community service, and commitment to the African American community exemplified by the life of the late Sacramento City Councilman, Rosenwald “Robbie” Robertson. The scholarship awards for $500.00 each will be awarded on May 14, 2016.
You can download the scholarship application at: goo.gl/UAiS2j

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

7th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day of Service




Sunday, January 24, 2016, 1-3pm, the Black United Fund of Sacramento Valley (BUFSV) and the Sacramento Area Black Caucus (SABC) will host their 7th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day of Service at the BUF office located at 4104 44th St, Sacramento, CA 95820. We are collecting new and unworn winter clothing for adults and children such as: hats, gloves, scarves, sweat shirts, and socks to donate to homeless shelters. We will sort and package the items in preparation for dissemination in early February 2016. 

To RSVP and for more info contact: (916) 484-3750.