Petaluma Blacks for Community Development (PBCD) is proud to present A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility, a month-long series of events honoring 100 years of Black history, achievement, and community in Petaluma and Sonoma County.

As we enter the centennial of Black History commemorations, this series highlights the people, movements, culture, and contributions of the African diaspora in the United States, with a special focus on Black achievement in Sonoma County. Through music, history, education, and community gatherings, we invite you to reflect on the past while imagining a more just and hopeful future.

Cultivating Belonging Summit:

Healing Harm, Rebuilding Systems, & Restoring Hope for Black Youth

Tuesday, Feb. 17 I 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. I Sonoma County Office of Education I Free

Are you ready to address harmful language and bias in our schools and broader community head-on? Join us for a transformative daylong summit centered on the dignity, safety, and the brilliance of Black youth. We will equip community and school leaders to cultivate cultures grounded in belonging and respect.

We invite you to stand with Petaluma Blacks for Community Development as we prepare for a meaningful and exciting 2026.

PBCD has hosted a Black History Month celebration since 1979. We hope to see you all at this years celebration.

African American and the Arts, Feb 24th, 2024

From Enslavement to the Path of Freedom:
The Power of Black Resistance

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Check out this year’s events!