Black communities throughout the Central Coast, while they’ve always been present, represent a small fraction of the area’s total population. As such, these communities and their interests are often overlooked, cast in the shadows of larger metropolitan areas like Oakland or Los Angeles that boast greater percentages of Black people. Recognizing this and appreciating the importance of engaging a wide swath of Black Californians to understand the specific and universal concerns and issues facing our communities, the CLBC and CBFF chose to host the second State of Black California event in Santa Barbara at Santa Barbara City College.
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