Khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of. Model train photos from open houses and train shows at the san leandro historical railway society in san leandro, ca. Its name refers to leander of seville, a sixthcentury spanish bishop. Casa del rey moro african museum house of the moorish king the moorish king invites you to experience 6000 years of african world history. Escape to wine country with secret vineyards, cozy inns, and rich history. In spring 2009, local artist, tyree guyton, fabricated the exterior of a trailor, and the dcdc designed and constructed the interior for exhibit space. African americans press on through art and media opens at the museum on feb. Port chicago naval magazine national memorial visit california. Museum of local history fremont 2020 all you need to know. We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Programs include home repair grants so houses or mobile homes remain habitable. The black history 101 mobile museum was founded by the hip hop generations arthur schomburg, detroit schoolteacher khalid elhakim. San leandro history museum san leandro, california.
By submitting, you agree to the alignable terms of use. San jose officially the city of san jose, is the cultural, financial, and political center of silicon. However, that timeline has been pushed back, according to city engineer nick thom. It was created as a kind of antidote to black friday and cyber. This mobile museum travels to school parking lots and cultural events to bring the museum to children. History park history san jose, 635 phelan avenue san jose 408 2872290. The 8x 10 black andwhitephotographs are kept in the san leandro history room at the main library, and many have duplicate copies that may be checked out.
Estudillo avenue is the city of san leandros historic house museum. San leandro has a diverse population, with asians forming a plurality at roughly 30% of the population, whites and hispanics each at around 27%, africanamericans at 12%, and one of the lower 48 states larger pacific islander populations forming about 1% of the citys population. I hope to highlight bits of information on the little things that make it so interesting like street names, festivals, important architecture and current events. San francisco black history month cultural experience 2016 pictured.
Explore and learn about local history in the permanent exhibit or rotating temporary exhibits. Black history 101 mobile museum visits blue cross locations from inspiration to recoil, smiles to sighs and tears, the black history 101 mobile museum takes visitors on a journey that is often difficult to traverse, interspersed with moments that display the best of africanamerican history and culture in the united states. Khalid elhakim is the founder and curator of the black history 101 mobile museum. History park at kelley park, and the portuguese historical museum within the history park. The black history mobile museum, coming to a town near you. A timeline of san leandro begins with the first people, the muwekma ohlone indians, and follows the changes through spanishmexican california, the gold rush, the beginnings of a new american town and the developments of the 20th century through world war ii. The black history 101 mobile museum is coming to san leandro on june 4th for a 1dayonly taste of freedom event at the linen life gallery. The oakland aviation museum educates the public on the development of. Nineteenth century letterpress on recto mount below right image.
The portuguese in san leandro local and regional history books. For the past years, the black history 101 mobile museum has traveled throughout the country to college campuses, k12 schools, festivals and cultural events. African museum casa del rey moro house of the moorish king the moorish king invites you to experience 6000 years of african world history. Khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of over. Cindy simons, the president of the san leandro historical society. The black history 101 mobile museum was founded by detroit public school educator, khalid elhakim. From inspiration to recoil, smiles to sighs and tears, the black history 101 mobile museum takes visitors on a journey that is often difficult to traverse, interspersed with moments that display the best of africanamerican history and culture in the united states. Black history 101 mobile museum university of michigan. View all hotels near history museum of san jose on tripadvisor. Recognizing the power and importance of teaching with primary sources, elhakim, a former detroit public schools teacher, began collecting artifacts over two decades ago. Khalid elhakim, the black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of black memorabilia dating from the transatlantic slave trade era to hiphop culture. Alviso adobe history park is to be opened, after the exterior restoration of the. San leandro is located on the rancho san leandro and rancho san antonio mexican land grants.
The african museum showcases extensive educational information in charts, timelines and graphics that bring you a better understanding of african cultural history and its impact throughout the world. San franciscos cable cars are the countrys only mobile national historic landmark. The collection includes dolls from the late 1800s to the 1960s, ladies hats that date from the 1930s to the 1950s, photos of old hayward, collections donated by diffferent families and a toy collection. Courtesy of oakland museum of californiaphoto by matthew millman. They lived in san leandro and started a family before moving to pleasanton in 1965. A san leandro man was sentenced friday to 50 years to life in state prison for fatally shooting a 14yearold boy in oakland. History museum of san jose 2020 all you need to know. The black history 101 mobile museum is coming to san leandro on june 4th for a 1dayonly taste of freedom event at the linen life gallery the museum travels around the country and features exhibits that highlight the historical experience of africanamericans, from the slave era to hiphop culture. Nov 17, 2008 the black history 101 mobile museum was founded by detroit public school educator, khalid elhakim. The black history 101 mobile museum is an award winning and one of a kind collection of over 3,000 rare artifacts of black memorabilia that dates from slavery to hip hop culture. The black history 101 mobile museum and founder, khalid elhakim, will be in the college of education, health, and human services on march 7, 2018.
Dec 28, 20 san leandro, ca black history celebration. The 8x 10 blackandwhitephotographs are kept in the san leandro history room at the main library, and. There is also a collection of culturally relevant items, including carvings, weavings and other. The first step to working somewhere you love is finding the perfect location. San antonio black history museum foundation was founded in 2011. View all restaurants near museum of local history on tripadvisor. An east bay cultural institution since 1969, the museum specializes in art, history, and the natural sciences of california, and in recent years has added quirky and contemporary community. San leandro gets a taste of black history san leandro talk. The museum travels around the country and features exhibits that highlight the historical experience of africanamericans, from the slave era to hiphop culture. On december 11, 1988, the building was moved to its current site and work was begun on its restoration. With an archive of over 1500 artifacts of rare black memorabilia, the black history 101 mobile. The san leandro historical railway society slhrs is housed in the san leandro depot which was built in 1898 by the southern pacific railroad. History parkhistory san jose, 635 phelan avenue san jose 408 2872290. As mobile usage continues to grow, more bandwidth is required, and.
Mar 27, 2017 rare artifacts from mlk, rosa parks on display. Wall murals and lifesize portraits set the scene for exhibits. Milpitas is a suburban community in the south bay of the san francisco bay. A local detroit collector of african american cultural artifacts has confronted this issue by taking his collection on the road. Museum of san diego african american history highlights. A quick study of san leandro history suggests that people have been. The san bernardino county museum, in partnership with the southern california black chamber of commerce, presents an art exhibit featuring the works of prominent african american artists from throughout southern california to recognize black history month. San leandro, ca patch breaking local news events schools. See more ideas about san leandro, city and hayward california. The black history 101 mobile museum detroit, mi 2008 with continuing cuts in educational funding, schools have reduced or eliminated field trips to cultural institutions such as museums.
Pages in category history of san leandro, california the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. From inspiration to recoil, smiles to sighs and tears, the black history 101 mobile museum takes visitors on a journey that is often difficult to traverse, interspersed with moments that display the best. Recognizing the power and importance of teaching with primary sources, elhakim, a former detroit public schools teacher, began. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level.
She graduated from ursinus college in 1954 with a degree in history. Bnsf celebrates cajon pass 125th anniversary nov 2010. The sheer amount of african wildlife at this park will amaze even seasoned safari goers. America in the world pulled from the smithsonian collections, these items range millennia, from prehistoric dinosaurs to the very first supercomputer. San jose california welcome centers in the san francisco bay area.
This was a small but fabulous museum about black history. Black history 101 mobile museum detroit, michigan 48207 rated 4. San antonio black history museum foundation specializes in civic and social associations. Black history 101 mobile museum visited southfield for black history month, with artifacts featuring wellknown african americans. Get an overview of african american life in san diego from the 1840. California welcome centers in the san francisco bay area. Three men arrested after robbing food truck in south san francisco.
Ca students anxiety, depression increases during school. San leandro has a colorful history and played an important part in the development of the bay area. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Occupying 16,000 square feet of space this year, carolyn hoskins black history popup museum has reopened at 1525 broadway in redwood city in celebration of black history month. Freitas library, has gathered images from public and private collections to tell the story of the portuguese in san leandro. Best western plus black oak 15 24th st paso robles, ca 93446 phone. Oakland museum of california oaklanddowntown museums.
San leandro genealogy in alameda county, ca usa 1,060,369 california 29,650 alameda county 1,812 san leandro 50 note. If you would like to help out, let us know and well help pass that along as wed like to see it reopen. Black history 101 mobile museum shares cultural artifacts. Meg rogers, author of arcadias the portuguese in san jose, educator, and contributing editor to many works, including alviso, san jose, with the support of the j. See 2 photos from 3 visitors to ryan oconnell hall.
It is also the most populous city in both the san francisco bay area and the san. Please call 800 6535720 for more information collection lawyers provide professional commercial and consumer debt collection services for the san leandro marketplace utilizing top notch collection attorneys and support staff. Then you can refine your results to the hourly store or distribution center role youre looking for. Supervisor malia cohen, guest, board of supervisors president london breed, guest date. Pulled from the smithsonian collections, these items range millennia, from prehistoric dinosaurs to the very first supercomputer. I am a real estate agent serving the bay area and offer my services to help you buy your home in history. Historic site in san leandro, ca foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Art exhibit marks black history month at san bernardino. Black history 101 mobile museum visits blue cross locations.
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