Posts Tagged ‘civil rights movement’
State of the black church in Oakland is at crossroads, local leaders say
In Oakland, the state of the black church is at a crossroads, local leaders said. Religious and civic leaders gathered in downtown Oakland last Wednesday for a prayer breakfast to discuss the state of the black church and political participation in the African American community. The event, sponsored by Black Elected Officials & Faith Based…
Read MoreSecret ancestors, precious photos, and civil rights at the African American Museum
It’s Saturday afternoon at the African American Museum in Oakland, and archivist Sean Heyliger is showing a small group how best to preserve and care for old photos as part of an open house for Black History Month.
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