Dear Members,
We are excited to celebrate this year’s Black History Month with you!
Black History Month, established initially as Negro History Week in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson to raise awareness about Black history and culture, evolved officially into a month of Black History in February of 1976. Black History Month highlights significant figures, events, and cultural aspects of Black history, from slavery and the Civil Rights Movement to contemporary achievements in various fields and areas. Black History Month is a time to educate people about African Americans' often-overlooked contributions and promote understanding, equity, and equality. It is a time to reflect, acknowledge, and honor the fight, perseverance, contributions, achievements, and history of African Americans and those who identify as Black in the Diaspora. It is an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the expansive culture and heritage of the Black community.
Please tune in weekly as we celebrate several of these contributions and achievements; communication will be sent out every Sunday (via email) in February, each with a focus area from the Black community.
Join Us!
Additionally, we will meet in-person for a Black History Month wrap-up gathering on Sunday, February 23rd, at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. We will be experiencing the Liberatory Living: Protective Interiors & Radical Black Joy exhibit curated by Key Jo Lee.
https://www.moadsf.org/exhibitions/liberatory-living
Museum Address:
685 Mission St (at 3rd)
San Francisco, CA 94105
*Ground floor of the St. Regis
We will then walk to Elliot’s apartment complex to eat and discuss the Liberatory Living: Protective Interiors & Radical Black Joy exhibit, reflect on this year’s Black History Month, and a project called “Gold Chains-The Hidden History of Slavery in California” in his apartment’s community room until about 6 PM.
*The walk is roughly 1.5 miles (about a 35-minute walk). It’s basically the route we walked for the MLK march, but cutting out the bridge crossings makes it more direct. Driving is possible, and parking is much more optimal on Sundays.
Community Room Address:
626 Mission Bay Blvd North
San Francisco, CA 94158
*You will have to bring ID to check in at the front desk. Please call/text Elliot (415) 845-0367 or Alexandria (510) 697-1886 if there is no one at the desk.
We are hoping to place orders in advance from The Vegan Hood Chefs. They accept preorders and conduct deliveries every Sunday from 3–6 PM. If we are unable to place orders with them, there is an Ethiopian restaurant and a food truck park on Mission Bay Blvd.
