Black History Month 2025
PBCD has hosted a Black History Month celebration since 1979. We hope to see you all at this years celebration
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Giving Tuesday 2021
Giving Tuesday (November 30, 2021) is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of radical generosity to transform communities and the world. We are asking that you make a donation to Petaluma Blacks for Community Development (PBCD). Your donation would help us continue to bring the community exhibits, educational programs and cultural events that you …
Petaluma Blacks for Community Development is excited to announce the launch of our teen and tween youth leadership programs!
The Grapevine Youth Leadership Program is designed to support Black youth in Sonoma County in developing their leadership skills and help them reach their goals and aspirations for the future. It also gives them a safe space to discuss the challenges and issues they may face as youth of color in our society and get …
Community Picnic 2021
Please join us 9/18/21 at 12pm for our annual picnic in McNear Park in Petaluma. If you are able to attend our picnic, please rsvp by Sept 3rd using the form below, Loading…
Remember Slavery
About 17 million people were transported against their will from Africa to North, Central and South America during the 16th century and up until the 19th century. Millions more died while being transported to the Americas. This mass deportation and resulting slavery are seen as one of the worst violations of human rights. Some experts …
Celebrating Families
To honor Black History Month in 2021, we are “Celebrating Family” with a portrait exhibit featuring over 70 diverse Petaluma families, who share what “family” means to them. You can find the Celebrating Family exhibit in over 40 storefronts in downtown Petaluma from January 29th to March 15th, 2021. To tour the exhibit, pick up a …
