Black in the Bay

Black in the Bay

African American History and Culture in the Bay Area

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Jumell Devaull shaking hands with PoPo the Clown at Children's Fairyland [ 2136 ] 1965-10-23

Oakland History is Black History at Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland is celebrating Black History Month with a spectacular visual display.

Black in the Bay highlights the richness and diversity of African American history and culture in the Bay Area.  This site features blog posts, staff reading lists, virtual programs, and online resources that explore all aspects of California's Black heritage and present-day experience.

Discover African American trailblazers who shaped local history and celebrate what it means being Black in the Bay today.

Read Articles By OPL Librarians

Articles by OPL librarians help you explore African American history, culture, and creativity from a contemporary perspective.

Articles

Recommended Reads on Black Experiences

OPL staff recommend memoirs, fiction, cookbooks, poetry, and more from African American authors.

Staff Lists

New at OPL

Watch Original OPL Programs on African American Experiences

Enjoy videos of original OPL programs on a variety of topics covering African American history, arts, and culture.

Videos

AAMLO Digital Underground

AAMLO Digital Underground

A collection of titles from OPL's African American Museum and Library that you can read on the go.

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We all love a good book but what does it take to publish one? Oakland author, Meikko, talks about her writing and publishing journey.

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