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From: Sheila Jordan
Alameda County Board of Education
and
Alameda County Superintendent of Schools
Resolution No. 1843
African American History Month – February, 2008
WHEREAS, Americans of African descent helped develop our nation in countless ways; and
WHEREAS, African American history reflects a determined spirit of perseverance and cultural pride in its struggle to share equally in the opportunities of a nation founded upon the principles of freedom and liberty for all people; and
WHEREAS, the history and contributions of African American citizens have been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the curriculum of public education institutions; and
WHEREAS, African American citizens have participated in every effort to secure, protect, and maintain the essence and substance of American democracy, as reflected by California Education Code section 37221(d) which establishes March 5 as Black American Day to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Crispus Attucks, the first African American martyr of the Boston Massacre; and
WHEREAS, it is important that the history curriculum in our schools, at every grade level, reflects the experiences of men and women of different racial, religious and ethnic groups so that each student has an opportunity to understand the common humanity underlying all groups; develop pride in his or her own identity and heritage; and to understand, respect and accept the identity and heritage of others:
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alameda County Board of Education and the Alameda County Superintendent of Schools do encourage all Alameda County School Districts to commemorate African American History Month with appropriate instructional activities to recognize the countless contributions that African Americans have made in helping our nation achieve greatness.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of February, 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: ___6___ NOES: _______ ABST: _______ ABSENT: ___1___
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Friday, February 6, 2009
Buffalo Soldiers Electronic Field Trip
From: Jack Bareilles [mailto:jbareilles@nohum.k12.ca.us]
With Black History Month upon us, here is an opportunity for one week from today.
The folks at Ball State University are having a electronic fieldtrip about the Buffalo Soldiers on Tuesday, February 10th at 10 AM Pacific Time.
You can access this free electronic fieldtrip and resources at: http://www.bsu.edu/eft/home/00front.htm
Jack Bareilles
Director Humboldt County and Northern California Teaching American History Programs
Northern Humboldt Union High School District Grant Administrator
McKinleyville High School
1300 Murray Road
McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6492
(707) 839-6407 (fax)
(707) 845-6546 (cellular)
(707) 445-8528 (home)
With Black History Month upon us, here is an opportunity for one week from today.
The folks at Ball State University are having a electronic fieldtrip about the Buffalo Soldiers on Tuesday, February 10th at 10 AM Pacific Time.
You can access this free electronic fieldtrip and resources at: http://www.bsu.edu/eft/home/00front.htm
Jack Bareilles
Director Humboldt County and Northern California Teaching American History Programs
Northern Humboldt Union High School District Grant Administrator
McKinleyville High School
1300 Murray Road
McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6492
(707) 839-6407 (fax)
(707) 845-6546 (cellular)
(707) 445-8528 (home)
MoAD is Free all February!
From: Museum_of_the_African_Diaspora@mail.vresp.com
February 2009 Events and Programs
Programs & Events | Exhibition | MoAD Picks | Get Involved!
In celebration of Black History Month, admission and all events are FREE during February thanks to Bank of America.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Conversations That Matter – The Future of Hip Hop
Saturday, February 7
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm MoAD Salon
Join us for this exclusive conversation featuring premier Hip Hop scholar and activist, Davey D, and entertainment lawyer Michael Ashburne. With Barack Obama elected as the first African American President of the United States, can we expect to see major changes to the image of Hip Hop? Learn what these two experts have to say and join in the conversation.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Deciphering the Perpetrator
Wednesday, February 11
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Sculptor Lorraine Bonner decodes her challenging, thought provoking work in the Perpetrator series. Find out how the portrayal of the “blackness” and/or “whiteness” of physical features – eyes, ears, hands, and mouths – can influence and perpetuate the representation of oppressive conditions. And be sure to see Bonner’s sculptures in Decoding Identity.[more]
Family Day – Soundtrack to Revolution, Part 1
Saturday, February 14
11 am – 4 pm MoAD Salon
Join MoAD for the first of two Family Days in February dedicated to exploring music of resistance performed by some of the best musical talent in the Bay Area. You’ll also have a chance to work with local artists in our Education Center to create an original work of art inspired by our exhibition, Decoding Identity: I Do It foe My People.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Psychological Imprints on Tangible Objects
Wednesday, February 18
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Through his conceptual art pieces, Clint Imboden connects his own creative art-making process with his work as a mental health practitioner. Learn how he incorporates reclaimed tangible objects (shoes, x rays, and family photographs) that add a haunting psychological dimension to his work. Then check out his work among the pieces in Decoding Identity.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Power of the Unspokn
Wednesday, February 25
12noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
What if all the terms used to demoralize and dehumanize African Americans throughout history no longer had the power they once did? Join artist Kelly Marshall for a provocative look at contemporary perceptions of blackness through her works that re-appropriate racial slurs, exposing the powerful role terminology plays in defining culture.[more]
Family Day – Soundtrack to Revolution, Part 2
Saturday, February 28
11 am – 4 pm MoAD Salon
Join MoAD for Part 2 of our February Family Days dedicated to exploring music of resistance performed by some of the best musical talent in the Bay Area. You’ll also have a chance to work with local artists in our Education Center to create an original work of art inspired by our exhibition, Decoding Identity: I Do It for My People.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Viewer’s Guide to Traumanauts
Wednesday, March 4
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Painter David Huffman reveals the behind-the-scenes development of his African American astronauts, Traumanauts, the link to his social, political, and science fiction influences. Join Huffman when he explores the “outsider” symbols he uses in many of his newer works. Huffman is currently a drawing and painting professor at California College of the Arts.[more]
EXHIBITION
Decoding Identity: I Do it for My People
January 23, 2009 – March 8, 2009
Forging a personal identity gives rise to a unique voice that transcends stereotypical barriers. The works of 20 diverse artists challenge cultural and ethnic prejudices and question issues of religion, sexuality, race, and gender. Ultimately, Decoding Identity heals the dynamic tension between individual and collective identities.[more]
MoAD PICKS...OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM
Brown Bag Lunch -- Justice Albie Sachs
Wednesday, February 11
12 noon
Bar Association of San Francisco
301 Battery Street, Third Floor, San Francisco
Roundtable discussion moderated by Pamela Merchant, Executive Director of the Center for Justice and Accountability. Justice Albie Sachs, a member of the South African Constitutional Court, was appointed by President Nelson Mandela in 1994. A civil rights lawyer and activist struggling against apartheid since the 1960s, Justice Sachs was detained without trial twice, lived in exile from 1966-1990, and was almost killed in a 1988 car-bombing in Mozambique. World-renowned for his role in the creation of South Africa's new constitution, Justice Sachs is the author of several books on human rights. Presented by Facing History and Ourselves and the International Human Rights Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco.
RSVP by February 6: Karen Foster at 510.786.2500, x226 or karen_foster@facing.org
EXHIBITION -- Connections
Thursday, February 5 – Opening Reception
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jenkins Johnson Gallery, 464 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Gallery owner Karen Jenkins-Johnson and independent curator Lisa Henry set out to curate an exhibition to explore connections between artists who boldly speak on topics of race, ethnicity, identity and sex in America. CONNECTIONS presents a selection of artists who not only transcend aesthetic boundaries, but have created a powerful discourse around social condition, personal identity, and cultural heritage in America during a time of a historic political change. The exhibition will continue through March 28.
The Culture Bus 74X
CultureBus – Muni route 74X – is a brand new SFMTA bus route designed to provide both residents and visitors with a new eco-friendly transportation alternative to and between San Francisco's popular museums and cultural institutions. [more]
GET INVOLVED!
Support and Save as a MoAD member
MoAD Members enjoy free or reduced admission to our museum opening events and ongoing programs. In addition to free admittance, members can take advantage of complimentary guest passes, guest artist tours and more.
Join MoAD Today!
Become a Museum Guide
Share MoAD with visitors of all ages in the MoAD Guide Program. Guides learn about the Museum’s unique immersive exhibitions, featured exhibitions and the Heritage Center in quarterly trainings. Must be able to commit 2 hours a month plus attend all exhibition trainings. To apply, email volunteer@moadsf.org.
MoAD is located in the heart of San Francisco's Arts District at Mission and Third.
685 Mission Street, 94105 - 415.358.7200 Click here for a map
Museum and Store Hours>
Email: info@moadsf.org
Phone: (415) 358-7200
Web: www.moadsf.org
Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission St
San Francisco, California 94105
US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy.
February 2009 Events and Programs
Programs & Events | Exhibition | MoAD Picks | Get Involved!
In celebration of Black History Month, admission and all events are FREE during February thanks to Bank of America.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Conversations That Matter – The Future of Hip Hop
Saturday, February 7
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm MoAD Salon
Join us for this exclusive conversation featuring premier Hip Hop scholar and activist, Davey D, and entertainment lawyer Michael Ashburne. With Barack Obama elected as the first African American President of the United States, can we expect to see major changes to the image of Hip Hop? Learn what these two experts have to say and join in the conversation.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Deciphering the Perpetrator
Wednesday, February 11
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Sculptor Lorraine Bonner decodes her challenging, thought provoking work in the Perpetrator series. Find out how the portrayal of the “blackness” and/or “whiteness” of physical features – eyes, ears, hands, and mouths – can influence and perpetuate the representation of oppressive conditions. And be sure to see Bonner’s sculptures in Decoding Identity.[more]
Family Day – Soundtrack to Revolution, Part 1
Saturday, February 14
11 am – 4 pm MoAD Salon
Join MoAD for the first of two Family Days in February dedicated to exploring music of resistance performed by some of the best musical talent in the Bay Area. You’ll also have a chance to work with local artists in our Education Center to create an original work of art inspired by our exhibition, Decoding Identity: I Do It foe My People.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Psychological Imprints on Tangible Objects
Wednesday, February 18
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Through his conceptual art pieces, Clint Imboden connects his own creative art-making process with his work as a mental health practitioner. Learn how he incorporates reclaimed tangible objects (shoes, x rays, and family photographs) that add a haunting psychological dimension to his work. Then check out his work among the pieces in Decoding Identity.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Power of the Unspokn
Wednesday, February 25
12noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
What if all the terms used to demoralize and dehumanize African Americans throughout history no longer had the power they once did? Join artist Kelly Marshall for a provocative look at contemporary perceptions of blackness through her works that re-appropriate racial slurs, exposing the powerful role terminology plays in defining culture.[more]
Family Day – Soundtrack to Revolution, Part 2
Saturday, February 28
11 am – 4 pm MoAD Salon
Join MoAD for Part 2 of our February Family Days dedicated to exploring music of resistance performed by some of the best musical talent in the Bay Area. You’ll also have a chance to work with local artists in our Education Center to create an original work of art inspired by our exhibition, Decoding Identity: I Do It for My People.[more]
Lunchtime Artist Talk – Viewer’s Guide to Traumanauts
Wednesday, March 4
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Painter David Huffman reveals the behind-the-scenes development of his African American astronauts, Traumanauts, the link to his social, political, and science fiction influences. Join Huffman when he explores the “outsider” symbols he uses in many of his newer works. Huffman is currently a drawing and painting professor at California College of the Arts.[more]
EXHIBITION
Decoding Identity: I Do it for My People
January 23, 2009 – March 8, 2009
Forging a personal identity gives rise to a unique voice that transcends stereotypical barriers. The works of 20 diverse artists challenge cultural and ethnic prejudices and question issues of religion, sexuality, race, and gender. Ultimately, Decoding Identity heals the dynamic tension between individual and collective identities.[more]
MoAD PICKS...OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM
Brown Bag Lunch -- Justice Albie Sachs
Wednesday, February 11
12 noon
Bar Association of San Francisco
301 Battery Street, Third Floor, San Francisco
Roundtable discussion moderated by Pamela Merchant, Executive Director of the Center for Justice and Accountability. Justice Albie Sachs, a member of the South African Constitutional Court, was appointed by President Nelson Mandela in 1994. A civil rights lawyer and activist struggling against apartheid since the 1960s, Justice Sachs was detained without trial twice, lived in exile from 1966-1990, and was almost killed in a 1988 car-bombing in Mozambique. World-renowned for his role in the creation of South Africa's new constitution, Justice Sachs is the author of several books on human rights. Presented by Facing History and Ourselves and the International Human Rights Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco.
RSVP by February 6: Karen Foster at 510.786.2500, x226 or karen_foster@facing.org
EXHIBITION -- Connections
Thursday, February 5 – Opening Reception
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jenkins Johnson Gallery, 464 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Gallery owner Karen Jenkins-Johnson and independent curator Lisa Henry set out to curate an exhibition to explore connections between artists who boldly speak on topics of race, ethnicity, identity and sex in America. CONNECTIONS presents a selection of artists who not only transcend aesthetic boundaries, but have created a powerful discourse around social condition, personal identity, and cultural heritage in America during a time of a historic political change. The exhibition will continue through March 28.
The Culture Bus 74X
CultureBus – Muni route 74X – is a brand new SFMTA bus route designed to provide both residents and visitors with a new eco-friendly transportation alternative to and between San Francisco's popular museums and cultural institutions. [more]
GET INVOLVED!
Support and Save as a MoAD member
MoAD Members enjoy free or reduced admission to our museum opening events and ongoing programs. In addition to free admittance, members can take advantage of complimentary guest passes, guest artist tours and more.
Join MoAD Today!
Become a Museum Guide
Share MoAD with visitors of all ages in the MoAD Guide Program. Guides learn about the Museum’s unique immersive exhibitions, featured exhibitions and the Heritage Center in quarterly trainings. Must be able to commit 2 hours a month plus attend all exhibition trainings. To apply, email volunteer@moadsf.org.
MoAD is located in the heart of San Francisco's Arts District at Mission and Third.
685 Mission Street, 94105 - 415.358.7200 Click here for a map
Museum and Store Hours>
Email: info@moadsf.org
Phone: (415) 358-7200
Web: www.moadsf.org
Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission St
San Francisco, California 94105
US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy.
Black History Month Activities
From: John William Templeton [mailto:johnwtempleton@yahoo.com]
Infusing African-American heritage into the classroom environment as called for in the national and state H/SS frameworks requires more than talking about the inauguration. It is the local and regional content, connected often to the lives of individual students and their families, which builds the long-standing scholarly intensity that propels life-long learners.
In addition to the events upcoming during Black History Month, March 5 is also Black American Day in California schools.
JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz, ongoing exhibition in the Visitor Information Center of the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau at Market and Fifth Streets adjacent to the Powell BART station. Weekday hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Soul of Technology: 50 Most Important African-Americans in Technology exhibition, including the documentary Freedom Riders of the Cutting Edge, beginning Feb. 2, 2009 in the lobby of the Palo Alto City Hall at 5 p.m.
Lincoln and San Francisco, lecture in the Koret Auditorium of the San Francisco Main Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8
The Black Rock: Blacks on Alcatraz, premiere of film and book by Kevin Epps about the 273 black inmates on Alcatraz, at Alcatraz National Historic Site, sponsored by Golden Gate National Recreational Area. Feb. 17.
Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco (second edition) has updated listings of restaurants, historic sites, cultural facilities and personalities in the world's favorite tourist attraction. Visit JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz in the Visitor Information Center of the S.F. Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends. The center is adjacent to the Powell Street BART station at the intersection of Market and Cyril Magnin.
Infusing African-American heritage into the classroom environment as called for in the national and state H/SS frameworks requires more than talking about the inauguration. It is the local and regional content, connected often to the lives of individual students and their families, which builds the long-standing scholarly intensity that propels life-long learners.
In addition to the events upcoming during Black History Month, March 5 is also Black American Day in California schools.
JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz, ongoing exhibition in the Visitor Information Center of the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau at Market and Fifth Streets adjacent to the Powell BART station. Weekday hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Soul of Technology: 50 Most Important African-Americans in Technology exhibition, including the documentary Freedom Riders of the Cutting Edge, beginning Feb. 2, 2009 in the lobby of the Palo Alto City Hall at 5 p.m.
Lincoln and San Francisco, lecture in the Koret Auditorium of the San Francisco Main Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8
The Black Rock: Blacks on Alcatraz, premiere of film and book by Kevin Epps about the 273 black inmates on Alcatraz, at Alcatraz National Historic Site, sponsored by Golden Gate National Recreational Area. Feb. 17.
Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco (second edition) has updated listings of restaurants, historic sites, cultural facilities and personalities in the world's favorite tourist attraction. Visit JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz in the Visitor Information Center of the S.F. Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends. The center is adjacent to the Powell Street BART station at the intersection of Market and Cyril Magnin.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Come to the Water/Jazz Genesis: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in SF
From: John William Templeton [mailto:johnwtempleton@yahoo.com]
Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco (second edition) has updated listings of restaurants, historic sites, cultural facilities and personalities in the world's favorite tourist attraction.
Visit JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz is an exhibition in the Visitor Information Center of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau which provides a new paradigm for considering the birth of the music. It looks at the nexus between the political and business initiatives of 19th century African-Americans in San Francisco and their patronage of the arts, the presence of Buffalo Soldiers at the Presidio and the impact of the intercontinental railroad. Spotlighted are eight still-extant buildings which housed jazz clubs as early as 1907, the first African-American to conduct at a presidential inauguration, the first African-American woman to sing at the White House, the first African-American to make a music recording, the origin of "animal" dances and the producers of the first jazz record by a black record company. It is an example of culturally-responsive content which makes an impact on the achievement gap. The Visitor Information Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. It is located adjacent to the cable car turnaround at Powell Street and Market Streets and just outside the exit from Powell Street BART. A two-hour tour from the exhibition extending to Pacific Street can be booked by calling 415-240-3537 or e-mail to jwtempleton@californiablackhistory.com.
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Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco (second edition) has updated listings of restaurants, historic sites, cultural facilities and personalities in the world's favorite tourist attraction.
Visit JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz is an exhibition in the Visitor Information Center of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau which provides a new paradigm for considering the birth of the music. It looks at the nexus between the political and business initiatives of 19th century African-Americans in San Francisco and their patronage of the arts, the presence of Buffalo Soldiers at the Presidio and the impact of the intercontinental railroad. Spotlighted are eight still-extant buildings which housed jazz clubs as early as 1907, the first African-American to conduct at a presidential inauguration, the first African-American woman to sing at the White House, the first African-American to make a music recording, the origin of "animal" dances and the producers of the first jazz record by a black record company. It is an example of culturally-responsive content which makes an impact on the achievement gap. The Visitor Information Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. It is located adjacent to the cable car turnaround at Powell Street and Market Streets and just outside the exit from Powell Street BART. A two-hour tour from the exhibition extending to Pacific Street can be booked by calling 415-240-3537 or e-mail to jwtempleton@californiablackhistory.com.
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