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Richard Rothstein will discuss his book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America in conversation with Susan D. Anderson, History Curator and Program Manager at the California African American Museum. The Color of Law expands upon and provides a national perspective on his recent work that has documented the history of state-sponsored residential segregation.
Free Virtual Event, Register for Zoom Link
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song is a moving four-hour, two-part series from executive producer, host and writer Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, all the way down to its bedrock role as the site of African American survival and grace, organizing and resilience, thriving and testifying, autonomy and freedom, solidarity and speaking truth to power.
The documentary reveals how Black people have worshipped and, through their spiritual journeys, improvised ways to bring their faith traditions from Africa to the New World, while translating them into a form of Christianity that was not only truly their own, but a redemptive force for a nation whose original sin was found in their ancestors’ enslavement across the Middle Passage.
https://www.pbs.org/weta/black-church/
Many people do not realize how deep the roots of African American community has in Southern California. This talk explores the stories, some little known, of half a dozen pioneering, local, Black individuals and communities. Presented by Dave Nufer who is a program developer, researcher, and docent for Pasadena Heritage and The LA Conservancy.
Free Virtual Event – Registration Required
https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=3758
This introductory class will provide insight into the meaning of reconciliation according to the life of Christ, how this is key in restoring the body of Christ, and how it enables the breaking down of racial barriers and restoration of broken relationships.
Free Registration
A docent from the de Young Museum provides a visual presentation of Soul of Nation, art made by Black artists during two pivotal decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both public and private discourse.
Free Event – Registration Required
https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LLC-O12zR3SiQxbDRO_09g
Join the conversation with Hillsong East Coast & Hillsong Atlanta’s Lead Pastor Toni Collier, as they discuss the impacts of social justice on our physical and mental health.
Join the discussion on Instagram @hillsongnyc
This virtual event will feature African and African-American music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays. Festival performances will include Mardi Gras second line dancing, hip hop and breakdancing, tap and modern dance, soul-pop fusion music, and West African drumming, dancing, and storytelling.
Free Virtual Online Festival
https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/african_american_festival/
Strength to Love By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby
Letter from Birmingham Jail By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Last Stop on Market Street by Christian Robinson
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson
Just Mercy (More Info)
Selma (Link on Amazon)
The Hate U Give (Link on Amazon)
When They See Us (Netflix)
13TH (Netflix)
