Join surfers and activists Esabella Bonner (Black Surf Club Santa Cruz), Kayiita Johnson (Black Surfers), surfer, historian and anthropologist Paul Richardson, and artist/activist David “Dáithí” Crellin, creator of Decolonize The Surf, as they explore the history of representation in surfing and lead a conversation with the audience on what we all must do to make contemporary surf culture more inclusive and welcoming to all.

This event is presented in conjunction with Porter College, and the Department of Performance, Play and Design at University of California Santa Cruz.

Friday, February 17, 2023, 6pm - 7:30pm. MAH Garden Room, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

info: https://www.santacruzmah.org/events/troubled-waters_discussion

Photo Credit: Neil Roche @ Lost Coast Media

Ocean Comfort Course - 9 am carpool meet up @2327 Broadway, Oakland (Red Bay Coffee Box). Start Time: 10 am, Location: Twin Lakes. Specific location & details will be shared upon RSVP.

Meet us down at Sunny Cove Beach for an Ocean Comfort Course where we will be connecting with the ocean in a variety of different ways, and learning safe practices, so that you can feel comfortable moving forward in your aquatic adventures. In this course we will be discussing tides and wave patterns, Ocean safety tips, breathwork, and a guided ocean experience with boogie boards and snorkel gear.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aquatic-summer-wrap-up-tickets-402024324577?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Negus in Nature: https://www.negusinnature.com

Recommended NIN Aquatic Summer Series Prep List:

Swim gear, Sun protection, Sun glasses, Towel, Hiking shoes/Water shoes, Sandals, Bug repellent, good attitude

Things NOT to bring:

Unwelcoming vibes, poor attitude, ALCOHOL (please do NOT bring alcohol!)

Come join Black Surf Santa Cruz and Outrigger Santa Cruz for a Recreational Paddle in a beautiful outrigger canoe along our Monterey Bay! An outrigger canoe is a type of canoe featuring one or more lateral support floats known as outriggers which are fastened to one or both sides of the main hull. It takes six people pulling together to move a canoe.

Join us as we paddle in the safety of the Santa Cruz Small Boat Harbor when appropriate, and — weather, conditions, and crew abilities permitting — in the Monterey Bay, where ocean conditions are varied, challenging, and beautiful. Come meet other Black Surf Santa Cruz members and join us for a fun and social way to get fit on the Monterey Bay.

4:00-5:00 - Check-In and Intro to Outrigger Canoeing

5:00-6:00 - Canoeing in Harbor or in the Monterey Bay (weather and tide permitting)

6:00-7:00 - Optional social hour to include light apps and beverages

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bssc-field-trip-outrigger-canoe-tickets-399765277707

Recognizing heroes at the intersection of climate change mitigation, land justice and recreational justice.

The 40 Acre Conservation League is hosting its inaugural 2022 Black Climate Exchange to facilitate discussions concerning the intersection of environmentalism through a Black perspective.

We have posited that the modern environmental movement cannot ignore the racial wealth gaps that exist in this country, in relation to land ownership, if this movement is going to achieve the level of inclusiveness necessary to accelerate our myriad climate goals: Reducing carbon emissions, preserving and enhancing biodiversity, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, etc...

Our discussion will include conversations with some of the leading thinkers in this space about Black land loss, land justice, economic justice through working lands, and recreational justice.

We look forward to contributing to the development of a more robust and inclusive environmental movement that aligns our environmental goals with our goals of greater equity in the Great Outdoors.

More Info and Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sVpteBKORtSffjCuz8wgbA

Alison Rose Jefferson, M.H.C.|Ph.D. 

Alison Rose Jefferson is a historian, heritage conservation consultant and third generation Californian. She uses her research interests in American history are focused on the African American experience, heritage conservation, spatial justice, and cultural tourism to reconstruct stories which have been left out or marginalized the telling of American history as a tool in the struggle for social justice.

Her recent book, Living the California Dream: African American Leisure Sites during the Jim Crow Era was awarded the 2020 Miriam Matthews Ethnic History Award by the Los Angeles City Historical Society for its exceptional contributions to the greater understanding and awareness of regional history.

Register here: https://www.diversityslo.org/california-during-jim-crow

Wade in the Water is a documentary film by David Mesfin that delves into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas. A historical chronicle of the Pan-African surfing tradition that stretched the coastline of West Africa from Senegal to Angola and has since taken root in America. The film features several of SoCal’s leading surf historians as well as community leaders and environmental activists in the upcoming generation of pioneers.

Join us for a sneak peek screening of the documentary Wade in the Water.
• Screening
• Q&A Session

16 fine art portraits of surfers featured in “Wade in the Water” documentary will be available for purchase as part of a show at Perspectives Space in San Diego, California.

Wade in the Water is a documentary film by David Mesfin that delves into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas. A historical chronicle of the Pan-African surfing tradition that stretched the coastline of West Africa from Senegal to Angola and has since taken root in America. The film features several of SoCal’s leading surf historians as well as community leaders and environmental activists in the upcoming generation of pioneers.

Wade in the Water Documentary- Sneak Peak Teaser screening, in partnership with Patagonia Brooklyn.

TIME:
6PM - 9P
EVENT:
• Mixer
• Sneak peek documentary screening
• Live music and food
• Limited edition fine art portrait and NFT sales
• Q&A session
LOCATION:
Patagonia Brooklyn
70 N 6th St
NY 11249

Today we will be surfing and providing free surf lessons to anyone who is interested. We will have a few seasoned surf friends who are here to support you with your surfing skills. If you don't want to surf, feel free to come and have a family beach day!

Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA Tower

Parking: 17173-17399 N Pacific Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

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Wade in the Water is a documentary film by David Mesfin that delves into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas. A historical chronicle of the Pan-African surfing tradition that stretched the coastline of West Africa from Senegal to Angola and has since taken root in America. The film features several of SoCal’s leading surf historians as well as community leaders and environmental activists in the upcoming generation of pioneers.

Screening followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers and conversation with local community org. leaders Bella Bonner and Kayiita Johnson of Black Surf Santa Cruz and @Black.Surfers.

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phren-Z Literary Magazine presents Zoom Forward!

Please join us for a special surf-themed reading sponsored by Catamaran, phren-Z, and Bookshop Santa featuring Patrick Moser, David Olsen, and Dave Crellin.

A series of online literary events founded by Jory Post designed to support our Santa Cruz authors, provide an ongoing venue to keep our cultural spirits alive and well, and to support our award winning 50-year independent bookstore, Bookstore Santa Cruz.

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Join us for a sneak peek of the new documentary film, Wade in the Water, along with a Q&A with the film makers and local nonprofits! There will be live African drumming, Ethiopian cuisine, and more! 

Patagonia Santa Monica
1345 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

PANELISTS:
- Director David Mesfin, Producers Beyin Abraha and Michael Warren
- Black Surfing Association
- Black Surfers Collective
- Color the Water
- Sofly Surf School
- Cast Members
- Alison R. Jefferson, MHN, PhD

Wade in the Water is a documentary film by David Mesfin that delves into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas. A historical chronicle of the Pan-African surfing tradition that stretched the coastline of West Africa from Senegal to Angola and has since taken root in America. The film features several of SoCal’s leading surf historians as well as community leaders and environmental activists in the upcoming generation of pioneers.

https://wadeinthewaterproject.com/documentary

RSVP and Ticket Info

Today we will be surfing and providing free surf lessons to anyone who is interested. We will have a few seasoned surf friends who are here to support you with your surfing skills. If you don't want to surf, feel free to come and have a family beach day!

Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA Tower

Parking: 17173-17399 N Pacific Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

More info

Prospectives 2022 - Digital Art and Activism is a 1-day, online international symposium inviting current post-graduate/Masters/PhD students to share how they are exploring, challenging and experimenting with digital systems to effect change within our social and political realities. Prospectives 2022 - Digital Art and Activismwill examine how emerging artists and scholars are engaging uncertain futures through an exploration of the creative and critical potential of digital art and technology and the continued relevance and impact of past and present practices, theories and strategies.

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Patagonia Presents The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez: The path to enlightenment begins at the world’s deadliest wave.

All proceeds will be going to our local non-profit partner, Black Surf Club Santa Cruz.

Gerry Lopez, AKA Mr. Pipeline, is one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes—a Zen Buddhist on land who built his early career on aggressive surfing that left behind a trail of blood and tears. Patagonia Film’s “The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez”—directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta—follows one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time as he brings surfing to new frontiers while pursuing stillness of body and mind. Come ride the lightning.

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