SAN DIEGO, CA — Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins (D–San Diego) will join local elected officials, community leaders, artists, and residents on Friday, October 30, 2026, for a ceremonial check presentation and community tour of the San Diego Black Arts + Culture District along Imperial Avenue in southeastern San Diego.
The event will celebrate continued investments in arts, culture, economic opportunity, and community revitalization while highlighting the district’s efforts to preserve Black history, support local entrepreneurs, and create vibrant public spaces for future generations. Ceremonial community investment check presentation followed by a guided tour of the San Diego Black Arts + Culture District, highlighting cultural landmarks, local businesses, community gathering spaces, and ongoing revitalization efforts.
- Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins, California State Assembly, 79th District
- Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, California State Assembly, 60th District
- Monica Montgomery Steppe, San Diego County Supervisor, District 4
- Henry Foster III, San Diego City Councilmember, District 4
- Gaidi Finnie, Executive Director, San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art
- Representatives of the San Diego Black Arts + Culture District
- Local artists, small-business owners, community stakeholders, and residents
Friday, October 30, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Block Club
6403 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114
The guided tour will feature several significant locations throughout the district, including Marie Widman Memorial Park, The Block Club, the Broadway Heights Martin Luther King Jr. exhibit, and other sites highlighting the district’s cultural and economic contributions.
The San Diego Black Arts + Culture District represents an important investment in preserving African American history, strengthening neighborhood identity, supporting Black-owned businesses, and expanding opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.
The district’s revitalization efforts include improvements to Marie Widman Memorial Park, the development of new community gathering spaces, and initiatives that promote cultural tourism, economic development, and neighborhood pride.
Assemblymember Sharp-Collins’ participation underscores her commitment to ensuring that historically underserved communities receive meaningful investments that strengthen local economies, celebrate cultural heritage, and create lasting opportunities for residents.
