Black History Month Forum: Supporting Black Entrepreneurs

Join us this Black History Month for a free community conversation focused on supporting Black entrepreneurs in San Francisco.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, we welcome Charlie Baldwin, Store Manager of , to St. Mark’s Square. In The Black is a creative and entrepreneurial marketplace that transformed a former check-cashing outlet at Fillmore and Geary into a vibrant retail hub for Black-owned businesses.

Charlie will share the story behind this transformation and how In The Black is creating meaningful economic opportunity through affordable retail space, pop-ups, community events, and an online marketplace. The conversation will highlight the ongoing work of building long-term success and sustainability for Black entrepreneurs in San Francisco.

This forum is an opportunity to listen, learn, and better understand the role we can all play in supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

Event Details
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church – Heritage Hall
1111 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco
Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM
Free and open to the public

All are welcome. Come ready to learn, connect, and celebrate Black entrepreneurship in San Francisco.

✨ Admission is free, but if you’d like to support events like this, you can make a donation through our ActBlue page.

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