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How Black communities shaped early San Francisco

Long before San Francisco became the City by the Bay, Black mariners, entrepreneurs and abolitionists were shaping its early identity. Why it matters: In its 100th year since Carter G. Woodson's 1926 ...
insider.si.edu

Seeking El Dorado : African Americans in California / edited by Lawrence B. de Graaf, Kevin Mulroy, and Quintard Taylor

Introduction: African Americans in California history, California in African American history / Lawrence B. De Graaf and Quintard Taylor -- The early African heritage of California / Jack D. Forbes -- ...
The Press Democrat

Santa Rosa exhibit traces Black history along the Pacific Coast

The Museum of Sonoma County examines how maritime work and migration shaped Black communities in Santa Rosa and across the North Coast.
PBS

AP African American Studies: Beyond the Textbook

Discover AP African American Studies, where students explore Black history and culture. Discover AP African American Studies, where students explore Black history and culture.

How the Rev. Jesse Jackson Helped Popularize the Term 'African American'

Over his lifetime, Jackson advocated for poor and underrepresented people getting voting rights, jobs and educational opportunities, and he amplified calls for Black pride. He thought a change in ...