Black History Month Celebration
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Join us in Thrive City for our annual Black History Month Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 1! Enjoy an afternoon full of vibrant live entertainment with Queen Iminah featuring AAFE Queens Rising and performances from The Prospect Band, Veotis Latchinson, and Flygerian Jeff! Don’t miss out on our arts & craft station, culinary delights from Jamerikan Jerk, and more!
Queen Iminah
Queen Iminah is a global recording artist, award-winning changemaker, and cultural ambassador igniting Africa’s renaissance through music, education, and empowerment.
Honored among the United Nations MIPAD Global Top 100 Under 40, she made history as the first Black woman to lead a Legacy Beneficiary Partnership with the San Francisco 49ers Foundation, through her stewardship of African American Female Excellence (AAFE). She was named an Impact Warrior by the Golden State Warriors, and has been recognized by the U.S Congress & California State Senate & Assembly.
Recognized as a royal figure in Nigeria and Ghana, Queen Iminah bridges the sounds of the diaspora—blending Afrobeats, reggae, hip hop and R&B with a purpose that uplifts and unites. From Oakland to the world, she is redefining what it means to be an artist, leader, and global force of transformation—rising From Ghetto to Goddess. ASE.
Flygerian Jeff
Flygerian Jeff is a Bay Area–based DJ and cultural curator known for high energy sets that seamlessly blend Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, R&B, and global sounds. As the founder of United Tribes of Africa (UTA), Jeff has spent nearly a decade building community through music, producing some of the Bay’s most recognizable Afro-centric parties and experiences.
His DJ style is rhythmic, infectious, and crowd driven, designed to keep energy high and people moving from start to finish. Whether he’s setting the vibe for a daytime crowd or turning up a nighttime dance floor, Flygerian Jeff brings an international feel with a hometown touch, making every set feel like a celebration.
Expect feel good music, undeniable grooves, and a soundtrack that reflects the pulse of the culture.
The Prospect Band
Prospect is the next generation of musicians from Oakland School for the Arts, blending Hip Hop, jazz fusion, soul, and R&B into a sound that's both timeless and boldly new. The band features a powerhouse lineup of young musicians, including Grammy winners Tommy Shepherd (vocals/sax/EWI), Kali de Jesus (vocals/sax), Dame Taylor (drums), and Kingston Melancon (violin/bass). With roots in Oakland's vibrant cultural scene, Prospect has brought their performances to stages across the Bay Area, including the Malcolm X Jazz Festival, La Peña Cultural Center, Laurel Street Fair, Oaktoberfest, Local Progress National Convening, Hiero Day, and HIIIwav Fest. Their music honors the legacy of Black music while pushing the boundaries of contemporary sound. Prospect isn't just a school band; they're a movement of young artists using music to move culture.
Veotis Latchinson
Veotis Latchison is an songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Oakland, California. His artistic expression is deeply influenced by a mix of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from artists like James Brown, D'Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Big Yuki, and Robert Glasper.
Parking is now available seven days a week at the Chase Center Garage (CCG) located at 99 Warriors Way. Visit our parking page for more details.
Space is limited to first-come, first-served.
Prohibited Items & Activities at Thrive City:
- No weapons of any kind
- No alcohol brought onto the plaza
- All pets* on a leash
- No coolers
- No lawn chairs
- Face coverings are not permitted (medical, surgical, and other safety related masks are permitted inside). Limited face paint will be accepted.
- No panhandling, solicitation, or loitering
- No smoking of any kind
- No amplified sound
- No drones
- No bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or scooters (bicycles can be locked at any rack on the street around the venue)
- No motorized vehicles
- No pamphlets or product samples
- No overnight camping
- No tents
- All garbage, bottles, cans, paper, or other waste matter should be placed in designated trash and recycling receptacles
- No trespassing when Thrive City is closed
- Any other prohibited items, activity, or behaviors deemed unsafe or unacceptable by Chase Center Management
*Trained service animals are welcome on Thrive City, provided they remain on a leash, tether or in a harness at all times unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices. A guest whose service animal poses a threat to the safety of other Thrive City guests or Team Members, may be asked to escort the animal(s) off the premises.
**Exception certified service animals as defined by US Dept of Justice, Civil Rights Division
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