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This Refund & Cancellation Policy applies to all payments made to Malaika Commons, including but not limited to:

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON.

Once a payment is processed, it is considered final and non-refundable. This applies regardless of:

We do not offer partial refunds under any circumstances.

 If you cannot use all components of a service or attend all sessions of an event, no partial refund will be provided.

We do not issue credits toward future events or services

 in lieu of refunds, unless explicitly offered by Malaika Commons at our sole discretion in exceptional circumstances.

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Currently approved ERGs (4 people per erg)

Google, Nvidia, Synopsys, ASML, Adobe, Jabil, Linkedin, IBM, Cisco, Lucid, Service Now, Apple, Amazon, and other BEW supporter. Put the name of your erg lead so we can confirm you. 

Please still apply if interested and we will approve if space permits. 

Join SJSU Golf, AACSA, BLKC, SVAFF, Malaika, Jollof Tech and the BGs for the 5th Annual Golf Clinic, a beginner-friendly experience designed to introduce students, professionals, families, and community members to the game of golf in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Hosted during Black Engineer Week at San José State University, this event connects the spirit of innovation and legacy with personal growth, wellness, and real-world opportunity.

Whether you’ve never picked up a golf club or are simply curious, this clinic is about more than learning the game, it’s about expanding what feels possible.

• Introduction to golf fundamentals (grip, stance, swing)

• Beginner-friendly instruction (no experience needed)

• A supportive, community-driven atmosphere

• Conversations around confidence, growth, and opportunity

• Beginners with no prior golf experience

Golf is a space where relationships are built, confidence is developed, and opportunities often emerge. This clinic is designed to make that space more accessible, approachable, and welcoming to all.

(No golf equipment needed, just come ready to learn, if you do have equipment, feel free to bring it.)

Register now to be part of this unique experience.

Limited capacity to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience for all participants.

The Legacy Golf Clinic and Brunch

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Chinaemere

Vivian L.

Vince

Geoffrey Kiboneka

Amara Umunnakwe

Foma

Aniedi Udo-Obong

Jerusalem Darkera

Opeyemi Olukade

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Jollof Tech

Malaika Team

Operators, builders, and early-stage founders in the Malaika community. You get access to events, support, and a network designed to help you grow in San Francisco.

Early-Stage Founders (3 Months Free)

Supporters who believe in the Malaika mission. You get access to select events and help us keep the community vibrant and welcoming.

Founders & Friends

High-trust community backers. Patrons help fund our work and gain priority access to gatherings, dinners, and private founder sessions.connected and add value

Patrons

Investors actively backing early-stage founders. You get curated access to founders, gatherings, and deal flow inside the community.

VCs & Fund Managers

For professionals and firms that support startups and funds with essential services, such as legal, accounting, recruiting, marketing, or software solutions. This tier is for ecosystem enablers who want to collaborate, share expertise, and help founders and investors scale faster.