The Talking Drums Newsletter

12/27/2025

Black Parallel School Board
Zoom Board Meeting
January 3, 2026
Saturday
10:00 am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/128241678?pwd=QUxKUjVFQ1MvME5sTHVBN3htSUJadz09

12/26/2025

Kwanzaa is the celebration of Community, Culture and Family.
It’s the recognition on the 7 community building principles.
Please consider joining us at the Cultural Reciprocity Community Center 550 Cypress St
for a Community Service Project, Dinner, and Discussion

12/26/2025

The Sacramento Poor People's Campaign and the Black Hair & Black Hygiene Program will join to participate in United And Guided Funky Fresh Friday on January 2, 2026, from 2-4PM. We will provide personal hygiene items and warm clothing items. Join us 2/2/2026.

Feel the energy of Funky Fresh Fridays! Sacramento’s own peer-led celebration brings music, food, and connection to the heart of our community. Imagine sharing a meal, meeting new friends, and finding support—all under the glow of string lights.
Curious about how a Friday night can change your week? Come see how we build trust, break barriers, and uplift each other. Our team is here to listen, share resources, and welcome everyone with open arms.
Don’t miss the next Funky Fresh Friday at United And Guided. Tap the link in our bio for event details and RSVP. Let’s celebrate community, together! ✨

Funky Fresh Fridays: Sacramento’s heart beats here.

What happens when healing, music, and community collide? Every Friday, neighbors from all walks of life gather for food, laughter, and real connection. Our Black, peer-led team is here with open arms and lived experience—ready to uplift and guide every step of the way.

Curious how a Friday afternoon can change your week? Discover support, resources, and joy you won’t find anywhere else.

Ready to join us? Stop by Funky Fresh Fridays, every Friday from 2–6pm at United And Guided, 3810 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95817. Bring a friend, share a meal, and see what community care feels like.

See you there!

12/26/2025

The Sacramento Poor People's Campaign and the Black Hair & Black Hygiene Program will join to participate in United And Guided Fresh Funky Friday on January 2, 2026, from 2-4PM. We will provide personal hygiene items and warm clothing items. Join us 2/2/2026.

Feel the energy of Funky Fresh Fridays! Sacramento’s own peer-led celebration brings music, food, and connection to the heart of our community. Imagine sharing a meal, meeting new friends, and finding support—all under the glow of string lights.
Curious about how a Friday night can change your week? Come see how we build trust, break barriers, and uplift each other. Our team is here to listen, share resources, and welcome everyone with open arms.
Don’t miss the next Funky Fresh Friday at United And Guided. Tap the link in our bio for event details and RSVP. Let’s celebrate community, together! ✨

Feel the energy of Funky Fresh Fridays! Sacramento’s own peer-led celebration brings music, food, and connection to the heart of our community. Imagine sharing a meal, meeting new friends, and finding support—all under the glow of string lights.

Curious about how a Friday night can change your week? Come see how we build trust, break barriers, and uplift each other. Our team is here to listen, share resources, and welcome everyone with open arms.

Don’t miss the next Funky Fresh Friday at United And Guided. Tap the link in our bio for event details and RSVP. Let’s celebrate community, together! ✨

12/26/2025

The Sacramento Lowrider Commission is hosting a FREE Community Food Box Giveaway to support families during a time when extra help can make a real difference. ❤️
As the year comes to a close, we know expenses add up, this event is about community, dignity, and making sure families have access to nutritious food when it’s needed most.
📦 Free food boxes for the first 250 registered families
📍 Fruitridge Community Collaborative
4625 44th St, Sacramento, CA 95820
📅 Sunday, December 28, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Proudly serving families in 95820 and surrounding Sacramento neighborhoods.
👉 Registration required — scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.

The Sacramento Lowrider Commission is hosting a FREE Community Food Box Giveaway to support families during a time when extra help can make a real difference. ❤️

As the year comes to a close, we know expenses add up, this event is about community, dignity, and making sure families have access to nutritious food when it’s needed most.

📦 Free food boxes for the first 250 registered families
📍 Fruitridge Community Collaborative
4625 44th St, Sacramento, CA 95820
📅 Sunday, December 28, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Proudly serving families in 95820 and surrounding Sacramento neighborhoods.

👉 Registration required — scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.

12/26/2025

Give your kids a civics education they’ll remember!
These 19 free posters make it easy to teach the Constitution, branches of government, and America’s founding principles.
Colorful, printable, and perfect for any homeschool or family learning space.

FREE Civics Posters for Kids