Celebrate February at the Oakland Public Library with Black Culture Fest: A Celebration of the African Diaspora. The Black Culture Fest is an annual Oakland Public Library effort, now in its fourth year, coordinated by Black OPL staff who happily and proudly share the brilliance and strength of our heritages.
Join Librarian Pat, Tuesday, February 28 - Thursday, March 2 for pop-up storytime in the community.
AAMLO in February
Events at AAMLO honoring Black History Month's theme of Black Resistance include: a Children's Story Hour about Mary McLeod Bethune; an Author Talk & Community Discussion with Greg Miller (author of Black Prep School); a special back-to-back Meet the Authors: Professor Steve McCutchen & Dr. Saturu Ned; and Black Resistance: Starting from a Seed, a hands-on workshop with Claudia Noble-Levingston and AAMLO's Seed Library exploring Black resistance through gardening.
Visit the links below for more information and to register.
Learn how to participate in our upcoming diorama exhibit.
Librarian's Book of the Month
The remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped slavery through daring, determination, and disguise, with Ellen passing as a wealthy, disabled White man and William posing as "his" slave. (Publisher's Description)
Happy Friday AAMLO fam! Today we want to honor the contributions that our native Oaklanders and fellow Bay Arenas have made towards hip-hop. When most people think California hip-hop music, Los Angeles comes to mind. But here are some of the ole' school Oaktown players who have made their mark in hip-hop both nationally and internationally.
Explore the history, arts, and culture of Black experience in the United States from institutions like the the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History.
Black History Month 2023: Bay Area events, performances and more ways to celebrate (SF Datebook)
“Black Resistance” is this year’s official theme for February’s Black History Month observation, dedicated to the legacy of African American culture in America. Though it was only celebrated for a week until 1976, with events starting on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday in mid-January, the San Francisco Public Library programming duly notes that it’s “More Than a Month.”
That's My Word: A Year-Long Exploration of Bay Area Hip-Hop History (KQED Arts)
As the year 2023 marks what’s widely accepted as the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, it’s time to give the Bay its shine. That’s why we’re spending the whole year telling the story of this culture, piece by piece.
United Nations Television International Zone, Henry Williams Jr. film collection, MS 195, African American Museum & Library at Oakland, Oakland Public Library.
