Black History Month is a time to reflect on the trailblazing role models that came before us and the current heroes who continue to pave a way for a more just society. We have round up all the events (virtual and in person) happening around Sonoma County. Get your calendar out and start learning and participating today.
Events
Feb 7th > Movie: The Harder They Fall | 7:00pm | SSU Student Center | Details
Feb 13th > Black Love Paint Night | 6:00pm | SRJC | Details
Feb 15th > Speaker Series: The Black Student Athlete Experience | 7:00pm | SSU Student Center | Details
Feb 16th > African American Folktales | 10:30am | Virtual | Details
Feb 23rd > Reading Group Workshop: The Failure of School Desegregation | 5:00pm | Virtual | Register
Feb 24th > Documentary Film Discussion: I Am Not Your Negro | 6:00pm | Virtual | Details
Feb 25th > Boosting Resilience and Creativity with Dr. Eki’Shola Edwards | 6:00pm | Virtual
Feb 27th > Fifth Annual Black Joy Parade and Festival | 12:30pm | Oakland – Details
Feb 28th > Black Down Memory Lane | 10:30am | SRJC | Details
Recommended Books
These is a list of recommended books and resources by the Sonoma County Library
- Black Voices (Libby Guide)
- Resistance & Hope in Black Fiction
- Resistance & Hope Black Non-Fiction
- Celebrate Black Stories – Celebre Las Historias Negras (Ages 0-7)
- Celebrate Black Stories – Celebre Las Historias Negras (Ages 8-12)
Support Local Businesses
Check our list of Sonoma County African American local makers and support local businesses this month
