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Another Great Taste of Africa by Makeda Cheatom Taste of Africa was an unforgettable celebration, filled with vibrant flavors and rhythms from across the continent. Brothers and sisters from all corners of Africa, along with people of all backgrounds and ages, came...

As the nation celebrates Juneteenth today, we are reminded of a profound and often overlooked chapter in American history—the day the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Union General Gordon Granger announced the...

Quilt Codes and Nature's Guidance on the Underground Railroad By Makeda Cheatom In the unwritten history books, the Underground Railroad was a beacon of hope for enslaved African Americans seeking freedom. That is why we need cultural centers like the WorldBeat...

On October 29th, a momentous event took place as the Home for Humanity Movement for Planetary Regenerative officially recognized the WorldBeat Cultural Center as an "Exemplary Home for Humanity." The ceremony, held from 3 PM to 5 PM, was a celebration of the center's...

WorldBeat Center would like to celebrate all the graduates and initiates that participated in this year’s Capoeira batisado with Os Malandros De Mestre Touro and Mestre Preto Velho at WorldBeat Cultural Center. On October 28th, 2023 over 30 students received their...

Balboa Park's WorldBeat Cultural Center hosted the eagerly anticipated Taste of Africa event on Saturday, October 21st, from 2 PM to 8 PM. Last year's edition of this event was a spectacular success, and it returned with even more excitement, promising a day filled...

WorldBeat Center's second annual Taste of Africa event will take place on Saturday, October 21st, and it is a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and the flavors that connect the African diaspora to their West African roots. This year's event promised an...

The Heirloom Expo, an annual event, unfolded at the Ventura Fairgrounds from September 12th to 14th, 2023, offering not only an educational experience but a vital necessity for humanity in these times. This event, made possible by the generous support of Baker Creek...

A decade ago, WorldBeat Center embarked on a meaningful journey of collaborating with the Celebrate Urban Birds project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a venture that later extended into two national projects generously funded by the National Science Foundation....

In a memorable journey, WorldBeat embarked on an eye-opening exploration of Afro-Mexican culture in Costa Chica, Oaxaca, Mexico. Our adventure began on August 26th, when we landed in the coastal town of Puerto Escondido. This quietly known destination is a magnet for...