The Black is Beautiful Gala and Fundraiser will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM PST at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in The Grand Ballroom. The program will be hosted by local artist and performer, Vivian Storm, and will include musical performances by a special guest for VIP sponsors, a Gospel Choir, SBUSD Honor Marching Band, a special HBCU Majorette Tribute, a Divine 9 Stroll, the Black Legacy Awards, a raffle giveaway, and HJSB will have the Black/African American Historical Timeline exhibition to onsite to view for VIP sponsors.