H.E.R.O. Tent, SJ Makers, and BLKC (Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet) have partnered up to host a two-day Black History celebration on February 26th and 27th in Backesto Park, San Jose to honor the experiences of black folk in the surrounding community.
Day one will consist of the start to the community mural project and a barbecue with a variety of local community vendors. This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Day two will hold the main festival, a collection of brilliant black artists and performers that will showcase their work and talent to the community. The community mural will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the small business vendors and live performances will go from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the movie screening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Local black artists are encouraged to still apply through the application form linked on HERO Tent's Instagram, also provided here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEEDyFBTBykIEdH6ta5LkkhEOqSOmg3tyoE0JA4yeZ8UcY8A/viewform)!
All are welcome to attend this celebratory event this upcoming weekend! Sponsors advise to dress warm, bring blankets, and mask up to keep all in attendance safe. Contact H.E.R.O Tent, SJ Makers, or B.L.K.C. with any further questions on the event.
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