Black by the Bay   is the Vision and Brainchild  of Sister Paula Livers-Powell.   Sister Paula is a Cultural Custodian, Educator, Historian, Inspirational Speaker, Community Activist. She currently serves as the Founder/Director of the African-American Resource &  Cultural Center at the University of California Santa Cruz for almost two decades on the beautiful  Monterey Peninsula.    Sis. Paula is devoted to promoting the  cultural legacy of the black experience, educational advocacy,  community service and continuing Dr. King's dream of the Beloved Commnity.


Black By the Bay is an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the infinite and significant  contributions of the African/American Diaspora in America.  Sister Paula has discovered many valuable historical treasures throughout this country.  The legacy and culture of black America are  located in  numerous cities by coastal waters and seascapes from which we landed upon leaving our homelands in Africa.   Black by the Bay is dedicated to exchanging knowledge and resources.   Promoting our past, present and future contributions and cultural treasures.   Black by the Bay  is dedicated to our youth, elders, sisters and brothers of all creeds who  believe in the promotion of positive images and contribution of the Black Experience in America.   Black by the Bay is a site about solutions, outcomes,  uplift and empowerment for those people  who believe in the values and traditions of our ancestors and fore parents who  embraced social change and service to all humankind  

Black By the Bay is  a response to the cultural and spiritual decline we are experiencing in our community with limited advocacy.  Black By the Bay is a vehicle to  chronicle  this site's effort to make a difference, live out the principles of Kwanzaa and     generate a legacy of Greater Love and a Ministry of Discipleship to  empower people who are feeling silenced.  Black by the Bay  strives to provide a safe harbor for those who seek to lift their voices with integrity, pride and collective compassion.   Join us in this  visionary leadership to  identify  resources to help our youth, seniors, singles, and anyone in need of a blessing.   

The African-American Experience is the American Experience.  BlackbytheBay.com

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