From the Hill and Beyond #6 by Malik Seneferu

Workshop: Hands-on Black San Francisco History

Part of the Community Archives Project
Wednesday, 2/19/2025
6:30 - 7:30
San Francisco History Center - 6th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400
Register

Dive deep into the rich history of Black culture in San Francisco, as our knowledgeable archivists guide you through this unique and interactive experience. See highlights from the newly accessioned Bernice Rodgers Papers & Photographs (the woman behind Bernice Rodgers Way in Golden Gate Park). Learn more about Mary Ellen Pleasant, GLIDE, and SF's first Black History Week in the 1960s (SF Unified School District records). Explore the Black Panther presence in SF, the SF Arts Commission Neighborhood Arts Program and more. Photography is welcomed and encouraged during the program.

Participant attendance is limited.

Community & Neighborhood

Build connections with others in our local programs.

History

Learn more about local history.

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. 

Spotlight

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

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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