From beabf741a078b323454e853d7099f2cffe50a546 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:39:44 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Combine BPD Events and Sponsored Events into Events
 dropdown

---
 _layouts/_includes/header.html | 15 ++++++++++++++-
 app.py                         | 14 ++++++++++----
 2 files changed, 24 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/header.html b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
index d6ec876..e7525f9 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/header.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
@@ -6,9 +6,22 @@ <h1 class="site-title">
   <nav class="site-navigation" aria-label="Main navigation" style="padding-right: 2em">
     <div class="site-navigation-wrap">
       <ul class="menu" role="menu">
-        {% for item in navigation %} {% set current = nil %} {% set nav_lang = nil %} {% if url == item.url %} {% set current = 'nav-current' %} {% endif %} {% if lang != 'en' %} {% set nav_lang = lang %} {% endif %}
+        {% for item in navigation %} {% set current = nil %} {% set nav_lang = nil %} {% if item.url and url == item.url %} {% set current = 'nav-current' %} {% endif %} {% if lang != 'en' %} {% set nav_lang = lang %} {% endif %}
         <li class="menu-item {{ current }}" role="menuitem">
+          {% if item.subitems %}
+            <details role="list">
+              <summary aria-haspopup="listbox">
+                <i class="{{ item.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ item.text }}
+              </summary>
+              <ul role="listbox">
+                {% for sub in item.subitems %}
+                  <li><a href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ sub.url }}"><i class="{{ sub.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ sub.text }}</a></li>
+                {% endfor %}
+              </ul>
+            </details>
+          {% else %}
           <a class="{{ current }}" href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ item.url }}"> <i class="{{ item.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ item.text }} </a>
+          {% endif %}
         </li>
         {% endfor %} {% if locales | length > 1 %}
         <li class="menu-item" role="menuitem">
diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index 1fbc05d..50b5b97 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -9,11 +9,17 @@
     {"text": "Home", "url": "/index.html", "fa": "fa fa-home fa-fw"},
     {"text": "Blog", "url": "/blog/blog1.html", "fa": "fa fa-newspaper fa-fw"},
     {"text": "About Us", "url": "/about.html", "fa": "fa fa-info-circle fa-fw"},
-    {"text": "BPD Events", "url": "/bpd-events", "fa": "fa fa-calendar fa-fw"},
     {
-        "text": "Sponsored Events",
-        "url": "/sponsored-events.html",
-        "fa": "fa fa-handshake fa-fw",
+        "text": "Events",
+        "fa": "fa fa-calendar fa-fw",
+        "subitems": [
+            {"text": "BPD Events", "url": "/bpd-events", "fa": "fa fa-calendar fa-fw"},
+            {
+                "text": "Sponsored Events",
+                "url": "/sponsored-events.html",
+                "fa": "fa fa-handshake fa-fw",
+            },
+        ],
     },
     {"text": "Community", "url": "/community.html", "fa": "fa fa-users fa-fw"},
     {"text": "Discounts", "url": "/partnerships.html", "fa": "fa-regular fa-handshake"},

From 6d8dba34fb2b11862f5057396120ba9aaccfbf8b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:28 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 02/11] Fix navigation dropdown styling

---
 assets/css/bpd.css | 63 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 63 insertions(+)

diff --git a/assets/css/bpd.css b/assets/css/bpd.css
index 2c1bd75..92be071 100644
--- a/assets/css/bpd.css
+++ b/assets/css/bpd.css
@@ -586,3 +586,66 @@ ul.speaking-list {
     cursor: not-allowed;
   }
 }
+
+/* Navigation Dropdowns */
+.menu-item details {
+  position: relative;
+  display: inline-block;
+  padding: 0;
+  margin: 0;
+  border: none;
+}
+
+.menu-item details summary {
+  cursor: pointer;
+  list-style: none;
+  margin-bottom: 0;
+  padding: 5px 0;
+}
+
+.menu-item details summary::-webkit-details-marker {
+  display: none;
+}
+
+/* Remove the default arrow from Pico or browser */
+.menu-item details summary::after {
+  display: none; 
+}
+
+.menu-item details[open] > summary {
+  margin-bottom: 0;
+}
+
+.menu-item details ul {
+  position: absolute;
+  top: 100%;
+  left: 0;
+  min-width: 200px;
+  background-color: #222;
+  border: 1px solid #d7d7d7;
+  padding: 0.5rem 0;
+  margin: 0;
+  z-index: 1000;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
+}
+
+.menu-item details ul li {
+  display: block;
+  margin: 0;
+  width: 100%;
+}
+
+.menu-item details ul li a {
+  display: block;
+  padding: 8px 15px;
+  width: 100%;
+  color: #868e96;
+  text-decoration: none;
+}
+
+.menu-item details ul li a:hover {
+  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
+  color: #3588ff;
+}

From 87c3cfc753d8810afccf1d722a9fc75fc719f3e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:05:53 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 03/11] Use specific classes for dropdowns and force column
 layout

---
 _layouts/_includes/header.html |  6 +++---
 assets/css/bpd.css             | 24 ++++++++++++------------
 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/header.html b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
index e7525f9..cb7601e 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/header.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
@@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ <h1 class="site-title">
         {% for item in navigation %} {% set current = nil %} {% set nav_lang = nil %} {% if item.url and url == item.url %} {% set current = 'nav-current' %} {% endif %} {% if lang != 'en' %} {% set nav_lang = lang %} {% endif %}
         <li class="menu-item {{ current }}" role="menuitem">
           {% if item.subitems %}
-            <details role="list">
+            <details role="list" class="dropdown">
               <summary aria-haspopup="listbox">
                 <i class="{{ item.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ item.text }}
               </summary>
-              <ul role="listbox">
+              <ul role="listbox" class="dropdown-menu">
                 {% for sub in item.subitems %}
-                  <li><a href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ sub.url }}"><i class="{{ sub.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ sub.text }}</a></li>
+                  <li class="dropdown-item"><a href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ sub.url }}"><i class="{{ sub.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ sub.text }}</a></li>
                 {% endfor %}
               </ul>
             </details>
diff --git a/assets/css/bpd.css b/assets/css/bpd.css
index 92be071..d01a9a9 100644
--- a/assets/css/bpd.css
+++ b/assets/css/bpd.css
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ ul.speaking-list {
 }
 
 /* Navigation Dropdowns */
-.menu-item details {
+.menu-item details.dropdown {
   position: relative;
   display: inline-block;
   padding: 0;
@@ -596,27 +596,27 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   border: none;
 }
 
-.menu-item details summary {
+.menu-item details.dropdown summary {
   cursor: pointer;
   list-style: none;
   margin-bottom: 0;
   padding: 5px 0;
 }
 
-.menu-item details summary::-webkit-details-marker {
+.menu-item details.dropdown summary::-webkit-details-marker {
   display: none;
 }
 
 /* Remove the default arrow from Pico or browser */
-.menu-item details summary::after {
+.menu-item details.dropdown summary::after {
   display: none; 
 }
 
-.menu-item details[open] > summary {
+.menu-item details.dropdown[open] > summary {
   margin-bottom: 0;
 }
 
-.menu-item details ul {
+.menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu {
   position: absolute;
   top: 100%;
   left: 0;
@@ -626,18 +626,18 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   padding: 0.5rem 0;
   margin: 0;
   z-index: 1000;
-  display: flex;
-  flex-direction: column;
+  display: flex !important;
+  flex-direction: column !important;
   box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
 }
 
-.menu-item details ul li {
-  display: block;
+.menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu li.dropdown-item {
+  display: block !important;
   margin: 0;
   width: 100%;
 }
 
-.menu-item details ul li a {
+.menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu li.dropdown-item a {
   display: block;
   padding: 8px 15px;
   width: 100%;
@@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   text-decoration: none;
 }
 
-.menu-item details ul li a:hover {
+.menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu li.dropdown-item a:hover {
   background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
   color: #3588ff;
 }

From 497d7a8618b3316cf2abf34a31293c38af6f5d39 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:17:16 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 04/11] Fix dropdown alignment and styling to match nav links

---
 assets/css/bpd.css | 18 +++++++++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/assets/css/bpd.css b/assets/css/bpd.css
index d01a9a9..1837ed3 100644
--- a/assets/css/bpd.css
+++ b/assets/css/bpd.css
@@ -594,6 +594,9 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   padding: 0;
   margin: 0;
   border: none;
+  background: transparent !important;
+  box-shadow: none !important;
+  width: auto;
 }
 
 .menu-item details.dropdown summary {
@@ -601,6 +604,18 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   list-style: none;
   margin-bottom: 0;
   padding: 5px 0;
+  background: transparent !important;
+  border: none !important;
+  box-shadow: none !important;
+  color: #868e96;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  font-size: 0.88889rem;
+}
+
+.menu-item details.dropdown summary:hover,
+.menu-item details.dropdown[open] summary {
+  color: #3588ff;
+  background: transparent !important;
 }
 
 .menu-item details.dropdown summary::-webkit-details-marker {
@@ -619,7 +634,8 @@ ul.speaking-list {
 .menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu {
   position: absolute;
   top: 100%;
-  left: 0;
+  right: 0;
+  left: auto;
   min-width: 200px;
   background-color: #222;
   border: 1px solid #d7d7d7;

From a533e3fa4e0c14f1ccf57ceb01ab880966f80e48 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:22:14 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 05/11] Remove semantic roles triggering Pico styles and refine
 dropdown CSS

---
 _layouts/_includes/header.html | 8 ++++----
 assets/css/bpd.css             | 9 ++++++++-
 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/header.html b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
index cb7601e..e153df0 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/header.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
@@ -7,13 +7,13 @@ <h1 class="site-title">
     <div class="site-navigation-wrap">
       <ul class="menu" role="menu">
         {% for item in navigation %} {% set current = nil %} {% set nav_lang = nil %} {% if item.url and url == item.url %} {% set current = 'nav-current' %} {% endif %} {% if lang != 'en' %} {% set nav_lang = lang %} {% endif %}
-        <li class="menu-item {{ current }}" role="menuitem">
+          <li class="menu-item {{ current }}" role="menuitem">
           {% if item.subitems %}
-            <details role="list" class="dropdown">
-              <summary aria-haspopup="listbox">
+            <details class="dropdown">
+              <summary>
                 <i class="{{ item.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ item.text }}
               </summary>
-              <ul role="listbox" class="dropdown-menu">
+              <ul class="dropdown-menu">
                 {% for sub in item.subitems %}
                   <li class="dropdown-item"><a href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ sub.url }}"><i class="{{ sub.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ sub.text }}</a></li>
                 {% endfor %}
diff --git a/assets/css/bpd.css b/assets/css/bpd.css
index 1837ed3..834ec35 100644
--- a/assets/css/bpd.css
+++ b/assets/css/bpd.css
@@ -610,6 +610,8 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   color: #868e96;
   font-weight: 700;
   font-size: 0.88889rem;
+  font-family: inherit;
+  outline: none;
 }
 
 .menu-item details.dropdown summary:hover,
@@ -635,7 +637,7 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   position: absolute;
   top: 100%;
   right: 0;
-  left: auto;
+  left: auto; /* Ensure it doesn't align left */
   min-width: 200px;
   background-color: #222;
   border: 1px solid #d7d7d7;
@@ -645,12 +647,15 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   display: flex !important;
   flex-direction: column !important;
   box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
+  text-align: left; /* Keep text inside aligned left */
 }
 
 .menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu li.dropdown-item {
   display: block !important;
   margin: 0;
   width: 100%;
+  border: none;
+  padding: 0;
 }
 
 .menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu li.dropdown-item a {
@@ -659,6 +664,8 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   width: 100%;
   color: #868e96;
   text-decoration: none;
+  font-size: 0.88889rem;
+  font-weight: normal;
 }
 
 .menu-item details.dropdown ul.dropdown-menu li.dropdown-item a:hover {

From a269b3075b4088c509d2939af2fa691b9371eb0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:07:37 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 06/11] combine events page into one

---
 _data/sponsored_events.json                   | 54 ++++++++++++++++---
 _layouts/_includes/event-list.html            |  8 +++
 _layouts/_includes/meetups.html               | 27 ++--------
 .../{ => _includes}/sponsored-events.html     | 16 ++----
 _layouts/event-list.html                      | 14 -----
 _layouts/events.html                          |  6 +++
 _layouts/partnerships.html                    | 24 ---------
 app.py                                        | 39 +++++---------
 8 files changed, 80 insertions(+), 108 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 _layouts/_includes/event-list.html
 rename _layouts/{ => _includes}/sponsored-events.html (65%)
 delete mode 100644 _layouts/event-list.html
 create mode 100644 _layouts/events.html

diff --git a/_data/sponsored_events.json b/_data/sponsored_events.json
index a1e60e8..669eeb5 100644
--- a/_data/sponsored_events.json
+++ b/_data/sponsored_events.json
@@ -1,11 +1,49 @@
 {
-  "2024": {
-    "Africa": ["PyCon Africa", "PyCon South Africa", "PyCon Zimbabwe", "PyCon Nigeria", "IndabaX - Botswana", "PyCon Uganda", "PyHo - Ghana"],
-    "North America": ["PyTexas", "PyOhio"]
-  },
-  "2025": {
-    "Africa": ["Django Girls - Koforidua", "Django Girls - Ho", "PyCon Africa", "DjangoCon Africa", "IndabaX - Botswana", "PyCon Namibia", "PyTogo", "Zero to Hero Mentorship Program - Nigeria", "PyCon Nigeria"],
-    "North America": ["PyTexas Foundation", "PyOhio", "PyBeach", "PyBay", "PyDay Santo Domingo (SDQ)"],
-    "South America": ["Ubuntu Tech - Colombia", "Django Girls - Colombia"]
+  "bpd": [
+    {
+      "title": "Black Python Devs Leadership Summita 2024",
+      "url": "/bpd-events/black-python-devs-leadership-summit-2024.html"
+    }
+  ],
+  "sponsored": {
+    "2024": {
+      "Africa": [
+        "PyCon Africa",
+        "PyCon South Africa",
+        "PyCon Zimbabwe",
+        "PyCon Nigeria",
+        "IndabaX - Botswana",
+        "PyCon Uganda",
+        "PyHo - Ghana"
+      ],
+      "North America": [
+        "PyTexas",
+        "PyOhio"
+      ]
+    },
+    "2025": {
+      "Africa": [
+        "Django Girls - Koforidua",
+        "Django Girls - Ho",
+        "PyCon Africa",
+        "DjangoCon Africa",
+        "IndabaX - Botswana",
+        "PyCon Namibia",
+        "PyTogo",
+        "Zero to Hero Mentorship Program - Nigeria",
+        "PyCon Nigeria"
+      ],
+      "North America": [
+        "PyTexas Foundation",
+        "PyOhio",
+        "PyBeach",
+        "PyBay",
+        "PyDay Santo Domingo (SDQ)"
+      ],
+      "South America": [
+        "Ubuntu Tech - Colombia",
+        "Django Girls - Colombia"
+      ]
+    }
   }
 }
diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/event-list.html b/_layouts/_includes/event-list.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d39e31f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/event-list.html
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+<section>
+  <h2> BPD Organized Events</h2>
+  <ul>
+    {% for page in data.bpd %}
+      <li><a href="{{ page.url }}">{{ page.title }}</a></li>
+    {% endfor %}
+  </ul>
+  </section>
diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html b/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html
index c014ca5..7d53a5d 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html
@@ -1,23 +1,4 @@
-{% if site.data.events.meetups.size > 0 %}
-<div class="conference grid">
-  {% for meetup in site.data.events.meetups %}
-  <article>
-    <h2>
-      <a href="https://discord.gg/XUc3tFqCT3">{{ meetup.name }}</a>
-    </h2>
-    <h5>Speaking: {{ meetup.speaker }}</h5>
-    <p>
-      <strong>{{ meetup.date }}</strong><br />
-      <strong>{{ meetup.location }}</strong>
-    </p>
-    <p>{{ meetup.description }}</p>
-
-    <p>{{ conference.topic }}</p>
-  </article>
-  {% endfor %}
-</div>
-{% else %}
-<b>No Meetups</b>
-{% endif %}
-
-<hr />
+<section>
+<h2>Regular Meetups</h2>
+<p>Join us every Friday for a cup of coffee and a chance to code with fellow Python enthusiasts. Our community is open to all levels of experience, sharing tips and tricks, and working on projects together. Whether you're looking to learn something new or just want to hang out with like-minded people, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
+</section>
diff --git a/_layouts/sponsored-events.html b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
similarity index 65%
rename from _layouts/sponsored-events.html
rename to _layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
index eeee35a..db69cfc 100644
--- a/_layouts/sponsored-events.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
-{% extends 'default.html' %}
-{% block content %}
 <section>
-  <h1>Supported Events</h1>
+  <h2>Supported Events</h2>
 
   <p>Black Python Devs aims to partner with Python conferences and events around the world to increase the visibility and opportunities for Black developers and leaders in the Python community.</p>
 
@@ -17,7 +15,7 @@ <h1>Supported Events</h1>
 
   <section>
     <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
-    {% for segment_year in data | sort(reverse=True) %}
+    {% for segment_year in data.sponsored | sort(reverse=True) %}
     {% if segment_year == year %}
     <details name="{{segment_year}}" open>
     {% else %}
@@ -25,10 +23,10 @@ <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
     {% endif %}
     <summary>{{segment_year}}</summary>
       <section class="grid">
-      {% for segment in data[segment_year] | sort %}
+      {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
       <article>
       <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
-        {% for event in data[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
+        {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
           <p>{{event}}</p>
         {% endfor %}
       </article>
@@ -42,9 +40,3 @@ <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
   <p>Interested in Black Python Devs supporting your event. Review our <a href="https://github.com/BlackPythonDevs/blackpythondevs/blob/main/policies/event-grants.md#22-budget-considerations">Grant Criteria</a> and email your prospectus to <a href="mailto:sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com">sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com</a></p>
 </section>
 
-<section>
-<h2>Regular Meetups</h2>
-
-  <p>Join us every Friday for a cup of coffee and a chance to code with fellow Python enthusiasts. Our community is open to all levels of experience, sharing tips and tricks, and working on projects together. Whether you're looking to learn something new or just want to hang out with like-minded people, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
-</section>
-{%endblock %}
diff --git a/_layouts/event-list.html b/_layouts/event-list.html
deleted file mode 100644
index b943160..0000000
--- a/_layouts/event-list.html
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
-{% extends "default.html" %}
-{% block content %}
-<section>
-  <h1>{{title}}</h1>
-    {% for page in pages %}
-      <article>
-        <h2><a href="{{ page }}.html">
-          {{ page.title }}
-        </a></h2>
-        <small>{% if page.author %}{{page.author | join(", ")}} {% endif %}{{page.date}}</small>
-      </article>
-    {% endfor %}
-    </section>
-{% endblock %}
diff --git a/_layouts/events.html b/_layouts/events.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..184a3e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/_layouts/events.html
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{% extends "default.html" %}
+{% block content %}
+{% include "_includes/sponsored-events.html" %}
+{% include "_includes/event-list.html" %}
+{% include "_includes/meetups.html" %}
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/_layouts/partnerships.html b/_layouts/partnerships.html
index 9066e10..e69de29 100644
--- a/_layouts/partnerships.html
+++ b/_layouts/partnerships.html
@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
-{% extends "default.html" %}
-
-{% block content %}
-<div>
-  <h2>Partnerships</h2>
-
-  <p>We're happy to share with you our proud sponsors who offer their products at discounted rates and a portion of proceeds go to support Black Python Devs!</p>
-
-    {% for partner in data %}
-    <article>
-      <div class="grid">
-        <div>
-          <img src="{{partner['logo']}}" alt="{{partner['name']}} Logo" style="max-height: 14em" />
-        </div>
-        <div>
-          <h3><a href="{{partner['url']}}">{{ partner['name'] }}</a></h3>
-          <p>{{ partner['description'] }}</p>
-          <a href="{{ partner[url] }}">Learn more</a>
-        </div>
-      </div>
-    </article>
-    {% endfor %}
-</div>
-{%endblock%}
diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index 50b5b97..b88eec4 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -9,18 +9,7 @@
     {"text": "Home", "url": "/index.html", "fa": "fa fa-home fa-fw"},
     {"text": "Blog", "url": "/blog/blog1.html", "fa": "fa fa-newspaper fa-fw"},
     {"text": "About Us", "url": "/about.html", "fa": "fa fa-info-circle fa-fw"},
-    {
-        "text": "Events",
-        "fa": "fa fa-calendar fa-fw",
-        "subitems": [
-            {"text": "BPD Events", "url": "/bpd-events", "fa": "fa fa-calendar fa-fw"},
-            {
-                "text": "Sponsored Events",
-                "url": "/sponsored-events.html",
-                "fa": "fa fa-handshake fa-fw",
-            },
-        ],
-    },
+    {"text": "Events", "fa": "fa fa-calendar fa-fw", "url": "/events.html"},
     {"text": "Community", "url": "/community.html", "fa": "fa fa-users fa-fw"},
     {"text": "Discounts", "url": "/partnerships.html", "fa": "fa-regular fa-handshake"},
     {
@@ -63,11 +52,18 @@ class Support(Page):
 
 
 @app.page
-class SponsoredEvents(Page):
-    template = "sponsored-events.html"
-    slug = "sponsored-events"
+class Events(Page):
+    template = "events.html"
     data = json.loads(pathlib.Path("_data/sponsored_events.json").read_text())
-    template_vars = {}
+
+
+@app.collection
+class BPDEvents(Collection):
+    title = "BPD Events"
+    Parser = MarkdownPageParser
+    content_path = "events"
+    template = "default.html"
+    routes = ["./-events"]
 
 
 @app.page
@@ -83,17 +79,6 @@ class Pages(Collection):
     template = "default.html"
 
 
-@app.collection
-class BPDEvents(Collection):
-    title = "BPD Events"
-    Parser = MarkdownPageParser
-    content_path = "events"
-    template = "default.html"
-    routes = ["./bpd-events"]
-    has_archive = True
-    archive_template = "event-list.html"
-
-
 @app.collection
 class Blog(Blog):
     Parser = MarkdownPageParser

From f1abc2814278a17633727f60c287a4aca72a27ca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:33:48 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 07/11] pre-commit

---
 _data/sponsored_events.json              | 40 +++----------------
 _layouts/_includes/event-list.html       |  8 ++--
 _layouts/_includes/header.html           | 22 +++++------
 _layouts/_includes/meetups.html          | 11 ++++--
 _layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html | 50 ++++++++++++------------
 assets/css/bpd.css                       |  4 +-
 6 files changed, 54 insertions(+), 81 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_data/sponsored_events.json b/_data/sponsored_events.json
index 669eeb5..fed18de 100644
--- a/_data/sponsored_events.json
+++ b/_data/sponsored_events.json
@@ -7,43 +7,13 @@
   ],
   "sponsored": {
     "2024": {
-      "Africa": [
-        "PyCon Africa",
-        "PyCon South Africa",
-        "PyCon Zimbabwe",
-        "PyCon Nigeria",
-        "IndabaX - Botswana",
-        "PyCon Uganda",
-        "PyHo - Ghana"
-      ],
-      "North America": [
-        "PyTexas",
-        "PyOhio"
-      ]
+      "Africa": ["PyCon Africa", "PyCon South Africa", "PyCon Zimbabwe", "PyCon Nigeria", "IndabaX - Botswana", "PyCon Uganda", "PyHo - Ghana"],
+      "North America": ["PyTexas", "PyOhio"]
     },
     "2025": {
-      "Africa": [
-        "Django Girls - Koforidua",
-        "Django Girls - Ho",
-        "PyCon Africa",
-        "DjangoCon Africa",
-        "IndabaX - Botswana",
-        "PyCon Namibia",
-        "PyTogo",
-        "Zero to Hero Mentorship Program - Nigeria",
-        "PyCon Nigeria"
-      ],
-      "North America": [
-        "PyTexas Foundation",
-        "PyOhio",
-        "PyBeach",
-        "PyBay",
-        "PyDay Santo Domingo (SDQ)"
-      ],
-      "South America": [
-        "Ubuntu Tech - Colombia",
-        "Django Girls - Colombia"
-      ]
+      "Africa": ["Django Girls - Koforidua", "Django Girls - Ho", "PyCon Africa", "DjangoCon Africa", "IndabaX - Botswana", "PyCon Namibia", "PyTogo", "Zero to Hero Mentorship Program - Nigeria", "PyCon Nigeria"],
+      "North America": ["PyTexas Foundation", "PyOhio", "PyBeach", "PyBay", "PyDay Santo Domingo (SDQ)"],
+      "South America": ["Ubuntu Tech - Colombia", "Django Girls - Colombia"]
     }
   }
 }
diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/event-list.html b/_layouts/_includes/event-list.html
index d39e31f..940587b 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/event-list.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/event-list.html
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-<section>
-  <h2> BPD Organized Events</h2>
+<article>
+  <h2>BPD Organized Events</h2>
   <ul>
     {% for page in data.bpd %}
-      <li><a href="{{ page.url }}">{{ page.title }}</a></li>
+    <li><a href="{{ page.url }}">{{ page.title }}</a></li>
     {% endfor %}
   </ul>
-  </section>
+</article>
diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/header.html b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
index e153df0..f66ef2a 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/header.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/header.html
@@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ <h1 class="site-title">
     <div class="site-navigation-wrap">
       <ul class="menu" role="menu">
         {% for item in navigation %} {% set current = nil %} {% set nav_lang = nil %} {% if item.url and url == item.url %} {% set current = 'nav-current' %} {% endif %} {% if lang != 'en' %} {% set nav_lang = lang %} {% endif %}
-          <li class="menu-item {{ current }}" role="menuitem">
+        <li class="menu-item {{ current }}" role="menuitem">
           {% if item.subitems %}
-            <details class="dropdown">
-              <summary>
-                <i class="{{ item.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ item.text }}
-              </summary>
-              <ul class="dropdown-menu">
-                {% for sub in item.subitems %}
-                  <li class="dropdown-item"><a href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ sub.url }}"><i class="{{ sub.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ sub.text }}</a></li>
-                {% endfor %}
-              </ul>
-            </details>
+          <details class="dropdown">
+            <summary><i class="{{ item.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ item.text }}</summary>
+            <ul class="dropdown-menu">
+              {% for sub in item.subitems %}
+              <li class="dropdown-item">
+                <a href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ sub.url }}"><i class="{{ sub.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ sub.text }}</a>
+              </li>
+              {% endfor %}
+            </ul>
+          </details>
           {% else %}
           <a class="{{ current }}" href="{{ nav_lang }}{{ item.url }}"> <i class="{{ item.fa }}" aria-hidden="true"></i>&nbsp;{{ item.text }} </a>
           {% endif %}
diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html b/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html
index 7d53a5d..a4a3ed8 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/meetups.html
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
-<section>
-<h2>Regular Meetups</h2>
-<p>Join us every Friday for a cup of coffee and a chance to code with fellow Python enthusiasts. Our community is open to all levels of experience, sharing tips and tricks, and working on projects together. Whether you're looking to learn something new or just want to hang out with like-minded people, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
-</section>
+<article>
+  <h2>Regular Meetups</h2>
+  <p>
+    Join us every Friday for a cup of coffee and a chance to code with fellow Python enthusiasts. Our community is open to all levels of experience, sharing tips and tricks, and working on projects together. Whether you're looking to learn something
+    new or just want to hang out with like-minded people, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. We look forward to seeing you there!
+  </p>
+</article>
diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
index db69cfc..6fb8cd2 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<section>
+<article>
   <h2>Supported Events</h2>
 
   <p>Black Python Devs aims to partner with Python conferences and events around the world to increase the visibility and opportunities for Black developers and leaders in the Python community.</p>
@@ -10,33 +10,33 @@ <h2>Supported Events</h2>
 
   </ul>
   <p>Here is a look at events this year that we've supported:</p>
-  </section>
+</section>
 
 
-  <section>
-    <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
-    {% for segment_year in data.sponsored | sort(reverse=True) %}
-    {% if segment_year == year %}
-    <details name="{{segment_year}}" open>
-    {% else %}
-    <details name="{{segment_year}}">
-    {% endif %}
-    <summary>{{segment_year}}</summary>
-      <section class="grid">
-      {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
-      <article>
-      <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
-        {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
-          <p>{{event}}</p>
-        {% endfor %}
-      </article>
+<section>
+  <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
+  {% for segment_year in data.sponsored | sort(reverse=True) %}
+  {% if segment_year == year %}
+  <details name="{{segment_year}}" open>
+  {% else %}
+  <details name="{{segment_year}}">
+  {% endif %}
+  <summary>{{segment_year}}</summary>
+    <section class="grid">
+    {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
+    <article>
+    <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
+      {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
+        <p>{{event}}</p>
       {% endfor %}
-      </section>
-    </details>
-    <hr/>
+    </article>
     {% endfor %}
-  </section>
-
-  <p>Interested in Black Python Devs supporting your event. Review our <a href="https://github.com/BlackPythonDevs/blackpythondevs/blob/main/policies/event-grants.md#22-budget-considerations">Grant Criteria</a> and email your prospectus to <a href="mailto:sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com">sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com</a></p>
+    </section>
+  </details>
+  <hr/>
+  {% endfor %}
 </section>
 
+<section>
+  <p>Interested in Black Python Devs supporting your event. Review our <a href="https://github.com/BlackPythonDevs/blackpythondevs/blob/main/policies/event-grants.md#22-budget-considerations">Grant Criteria</a> and email your prospectus to <a href="mailto:sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com">sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com</a></p>
+</article>
diff --git a/assets/css/bpd.css b/assets/css/bpd.css
index 834ec35..45c030c 100644
--- a/assets/css/bpd.css
+++ b/assets/css/bpd.css
@@ -626,7 +626,7 @@ ul.speaking-list {
 
 /* Remove the default arrow from Pico or browser */
 .menu-item details.dropdown summary::after {
-  display: none; 
+  display: none;
 }
 
 .menu-item details.dropdown[open] > summary {
@@ -646,7 +646,7 @@ ul.speaking-list {
   z-index: 1000;
   display: flex !important;
   flex-direction: column !important;
-  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
   text-align: left; /* Keep text inside aligned left */
 }
 

From 425389c08c6dd51d6f84f0564431e1aade20e4fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:34:53 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 08/11] fix sections

---
 _layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
index 6fb8cd2..2d863c3 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 <article>
+<section>
   <h2>Supported Events</h2>
 
   <p>Black Python Devs aims to partner with Python conferences and events around the world to increase the visibility and opportunities for Black developers and leaders in the Python community.</p>
@@ -39,4 +40,5 @@ <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
 
 <section>
   <p>Interested in Black Python Devs supporting your event. Review our <a href="https://github.com/BlackPythonDevs/blackpythondevs/blob/main/policies/event-grants.md#22-budget-considerations">Grant Criteria</a> and email your prospectus to <a href="mailto:sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com">sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com</a></p>
+</section>
 </article>

From bb1014f3ed425770d6c9a84b8b1a2355061c017e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:36:14 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 09/11] section

---
 _layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html | 70 ++++++++++++------------
 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
index 2d863c3..b27e287 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
@@ -1,44 +1,44 @@
 <article>
-<section>
-  <h2>Supported Events</h2>
+  <section>
+    <h2>Supported Events</h2>
 
-  <p>Black Python Devs aims to partner with Python conferences and events around the world to increase the visibility and opportunities for Black developers and leaders in the Python community.</p>
+    <p>Black Python Devs aims to partner with Python conferences and events around the world to increase the visibility and opportunities for Black developers and leaders in the Python community.</p>
 
-  <p>We believe that sponsorships does the following:</p>
-  <ul>
-    <li>👫 - raises awareness amongst our community to attend events.</li>
-    <li>🌐 - supports Python events that are accessible to black communities</li>
+    <p>We believe that sponsorships does the following:</p>
+    <ul>
+      <li>👫 - raises awareness amongst our community to attend events.</li>
+      <li>🌐 - supports Python events that are accessible to black communities</li>
 
-  </ul>
-  <p>Here is a look at events this year that we've supported:</p>
-</section>
+    </ul>
+    <p>Here is a look at events this year that we've supported:</p>
+  </section>
 
 
-<section>
-  <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
-  {% for segment_year in data.sponsored | sort(reverse=True) %}
-  {% if segment_year == year %}
-  <details name="{{segment_year}}" open>
-  {% else %}
-  <details name="{{segment_year}}">
-  {% endif %}
-  <summary>{{segment_year}}</summary>
-    <section class="grid">
-    {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
-    <article>
-    <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
-      {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
-        <p>{{event}}</p>
-      {% endfor %}
-    </article>
+  <section>
+    <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
+    {% for segment_year in data.sponsored | sort(reverse=True) %}
+      {% if segment_year == year %}
+      <details name="{{segment_year}}" open>
+      {% else %}
+      <details name="{{segment_year}}">
+      {% endif %}
+      <summary>{{segment_year}}</summary>
+        <section class="grid">
+        {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
+        <article>
+        <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
+          {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
+            <p>{{event}}</p>
+          {% endfor %}
+        </article>
+        {% endfor %}
+      </section>
+      </details>
+      <hr/>
     {% endfor %}
-    </section>
-  </details>
-  <hr/>
-  {% endfor %}
-</section>
+  </section>
 
-<section>
-  <p>Interested in Black Python Devs supporting your event. Review our <a href="https://github.com/BlackPythonDevs/blackpythondevs/blob/main/policies/event-grants.md#22-budget-considerations">Grant Criteria</a> and email your prospectus to <a href="mailto:sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com">sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com</a></p>
-</section>
+  <section>
+    <p>Interested in Black Python Devs supporting your event. Review our <a href="https://github.com/BlackPythonDevs/blackpythondevs/blob/main/policies/event-grants.md#22-budget-considerations">Grant Criteria</a> and email your prospectus to <a href="mailto:sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com">sponsorships@blackpythondevs.com</a></p>
+  </section>
 </article>

From 248db28617feec68fd45a2321440a510a3d647fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:38:13 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 10/11] sections

---
 _layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html | 10 +++++-----
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
index b27e287..0824bfe 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
@@ -18,20 +18,20 @@ <h2>Supported Events</h2>
     <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
     {% for segment_year in data.sponsored | sort(reverse=True) %}
       {% if segment_year == year %}
-      <details name="{{segment_year}}" open>
+        <details name="{{segment_year}}" open>
       {% else %}
-      <details name="{{segment_year}}">
+        <details name="{{segment_year}}">
       {% endif %}
       <summary>{{segment_year}}</summary>
-        <section class="grid">
-        {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
+      <section class="grid">
+      {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
         <article>
         <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
           {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
             <p>{{event}}</p>
           {% endfor %}
         </article>
-        {% endfor %}
+      {% endfor %}
       </section>
       </details>
       <hr/>

From 3bacbf6186774e64789127b438f9df6265551ffb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jay Miller <kjaymiller@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:45:17 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 11/11] add .prettierignore

---
 .prettierignore                          |  1 +
 _layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html | 17 +++++++++--------
 2 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.prettierignore b/.prettierignore
index 74a3d4b..0fcf146 100644
--- a/.prettierignore
+++ b/.prettierignore
@@ -11,3 +11,4 @@ _includes/svg_symbol.html
 _includes/disqus_comments.html
 _includes/posts.html
 _data/conferences.yml
+_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
diff --git a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
index 0824bfe..3352f85 100644
--- a/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
+++ b/_layouts/_includes/sponsored-events.html
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+<!-- This file is ignored by Prettier due to Jinja syntax conflicts -->
 <article>
   <section>
     <h2>Supported Events</h2>
@@ -24,14 +25,14 @@ <h2>Events Sponsored by year</h2>
       {% endif %}
       <summary>{{segment_year}}</summary>
       <section class="grid">
-      {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
-        <article>
-        <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
-          {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
-            <p>{{event}}</p>
-          {% endfor %}
-        </article>
-      {% endfor %}
+        {% for segment in data.sponsored[segment_year] | sort %}
+<article>
+          <h3>{{segment}}</h3>
+            {% for event in data.sponsored[segment_year][segment] | sort %}
+              <p>{{event}}</p>
+            {% endfor %}
+          </article>
+        {% endfor %}
       </section>
       </details>
       <hr/>