Black History Month
Black Culture Fest:
A Celebration of the African Diaspora
 is coordinated by Black OPL staff who happily and proudly share the brilliance and strength of our heritages.
The BCF Planning Committee comprises library staff from across the Oakland Public Library system who represent the diversity of African/Black communities. We support programming for Black History Month (and beyond), while also providing opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and community-building among Black staff members.
Events
Check back next year for more BCF events!
Reading Lists
African Flavors
From the soul food of the American South to Caribbean Creole food, discover select OPL titles on Black peoples' diverse culinary traditions.
Poetry Anthologies for Black History Month
From traditional to contemporary poetry, delve into these abundant selections of poetry anthologies.
Slam! The Poetry of Black Resistance
Spoken word and the art of Black resistance are showcased in this selection of OPL titles.
Global Black Cinema & the Art of Filmmaking!
Get inspired by this rich and varied sampling of historical, documentary and narrative photographic/cinematic work- all available at OPL!
African Flavors
From the soul food of the American South to Caribbean Creole food, discover select OPL titles on Black peoples' diverse culinary traditions.
Poetry Anthologies for Black History Month
From traditional to contemporary poetry, delve into these abundant selections of poetry anthologies.
Slam! The Poetry of Black Resistance
Spoken word and the art of Black resistance are showcased in this selection of OPL titles.
Global Black Cinema & the Art of Filmmaking!
Get inspired by this rich and varied sampling of historical, documentary and narrative photographic/cinematic work- all available at OPL!
Blogs
Blogs
Behind the Book: Interview with Author Meikko Sheiree
We all love a good book but what does it take to publish one? Oakland author, Meikko, talks about her writing and publishing journey.
Staff Favorites: Black Visual Artists and Painters
By Yohan Smith, OPL Library Aide at the Rockridge Branch, SFMOMA Museum Guide, and SFMOMA Volunteer Librarian! “When Possible:…
Oakland Black Galleries
Inside Thelma Harris Gallery
The Black Arts Movement in Oakland and Berkeley
The Black Arts Movement was a vibrantly creative period that has had a lasting cultural impact on the East Bay.
Behind the Book: Interview with Author Meikko Sheiree
We all love a good book but what does it take to publish one? Oakland author, Meikko, talks about her writing and publishing journey.
Staff Favorites: Black Visual Artists and Painters
By Yohan Smith, OPL Library Aide at the Rockridge Branch, SFMOMA Museum Guide, and SFMOMA Volunteer Librarian! “When Possible:…
Oakland Black Galleries
Inside Thelma Harris Gallery
The Black Arts Movement in Oakland and Berkeley
The Black Arts Movement was a vibrantly creative period that has had a lasting cultural impact on the East Bay.
