by Berenice | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Berenice | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Berenice | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Volunteer | Oct 29, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Berenice | Oct 28, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Volunteer | Oct 21, 2023 | Blog
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...