Presentation: Gaspar Yanga with Olivia Franco

Saturday, 10/26/2024
2:00 - 3:00
Ocean View Meeting Room
Ocean View

345 Randolph Street
San Francisco, CA 94132
United States

415-355-5615

Enjoy a presentation on the long-neglected historical figure Gaspar Yanga, followed by refreshments and recipe sharing with Olivia Franco, historian and award-winning cook.  

After graduating from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's degree in Latino Studies, Olivia Franco continued her research on Gaspar Yanga, an African royal who led a maroon colony of slaves during the early period of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico. Olivia won the La Rosa Scholarship Award in 2009. Besides her academic achievements, she is equally successful at Latino cuisine. In 2008, Olivia won the first prize in People’s Choice and second prize in Chef's Choice in the Mole to Die contest hosted by Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. She won the first prize in Abuelita Cookoff hosted by Calle 24 for her Chile en Nogada dish in 2023.  

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5615. 

¡VIVA!: Latinx Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Latinx community.

¡VIVA! at the Library is a celebration of Latinx heritage, cultures and traditions. San Francisco has a rich Latinx heritage that is highlighted in a diverse array of exciting programs for all ages, from Spanish/bilingual storytimes to cooking classes, author talks to art and cultural presentations.

Food

Discover new flavors, build cooking skills and try something tasty. For food programs, please be aware of food allergies.

More Than a Month: Black Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Black community.

More Than a Month recognizes important events in Black history, honors community and national leaders and fosters steps towards collective change. Programming features authors, poets and craft classes. 

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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