Matthew Mendenhall

The Community Connection promotes family friendly, faith based and culturally diverse events, businesses and services free of charge, touching the lives of thousands of people every day.

Makena is a Event Producer in San Diego, CA. She is well known for her 10 year production "Conscious Comedy Explosion!" as seen on NBC News, Fox News, in local San Diego newspapers such as Voice and Viewpoint and sought after regularly to be interviewed on internet radio shows and web shows. Her mission is to continue to coordinate culturally centered workshops, educational events, and personal gatherings to embrace cultural diversity and socially conscious events.

Prince is a gifted dancer and choreographer. Prince has performed with Talib Kweli, Outkast and worked on such films as "Bring it On". His signature style earned him representation wtih top dance agencies is LA. Prince's diverse palette of movements have been the basis for video games on the Sony Playstation system.The Black Business Network and Buy Black San Diego is a movement of economic empowerment in the black community of San Diego. Local leaders and business leaders have started an online directory of goods, services and information, with one goal:To create the largest listing of black owned businesses and organizations in San Diego. To make it engaging, up to date and relevant to the needs of the community.