Be in community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color, in partnership with County Park Friends. August’s conversation will be facilitated by dancer, DJ, and community builder Father Taj.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
BIPOC Hours: 4-5 p.m. Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
BIPOC Bonfire Talks: 5-6:30 p.m. Location: Seabright Beach RSVP here
Monthly Series Topics
February 28: Kick-Off Event!
March 16: Buffalo Soldiers with Aniko Milan
April 20: Colorism and Internal Racism with Santa Cruz Black
May 18: Black Expressive Arts and Silent Disco with African Roots Social Club and Dewitt Productions
June 22: BIPOC Roller Skaters History of Venice Beach with County Park Friends
July 20; BIPOC Joy with Areperia 831
August 17: Father Taj
September 21: National LatinxHeritage Month with County Park Friends
October 19: TBD
November 16: National Native American Heritage Month with County Park Friends
About the Series
Check out the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during special extended hours for our BIPOC community, then walk over to the beach to enjoy time together around the fire learning about historic or significant BIPOC figures, amazing natural wonders or discussion of issues we face today. This series continues on the 3rd Thursdays of the month 4-5 p.m. at the museum and 5-6:30 p.m. at the beach!
Visite el Museo de Historia Natural de Santa Cruz durante el horario extendido especial (el mismo día 4-5) para nuestra comunidad BIPOC, luego camine hasta la playa para disfrutar del tiempo juntos alrededor del fuego aprendiendo sobre figuras históricas o significativas de BIPOC, asombrosas maravillas naturales o discusión de los problemas que enfrentamos hoy. ¡Esta serie continúa los terceros jueves del mes de 4 a 5 p. m. en el museo y de 5 a 6:30 p. m. en la playa!
