African American Museum & Library at Oakland

#onthisday in 1956 the Montgomery bus boycott came to an end after 381 days. The boycott ended after the Supreme Court ruling to integrate the Montgomery bus system. #justice #equality #freedom #protest #socialjustice #history #blackcommunity #blackhistoryiseveryday

#onthisday Carter Woodson, historian and scholar, was born in New Canton, Virginia. He was also known as the father of Black history and was responsible for introducing black studies in American universities and colleges. #blackeducation #blackhistory #blackhistoryiseveryday

#onthisday in 1870, Joseph Hayne Rainey became the first African American to serve in the US House of Representatives. He served until 1879. #blackexcellence #blackleaders #blackempowerment #blackhistory #blackhistorymatters #election #history #representationmatters

Please join us tomorrow, November 20, 2021 at 2pm for our event: American Education week!! Register now at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Please join us tomorrow, November 13th, 2021 at 4:00 pm for our Meet the Author: Regina Louise event!! Register for the event at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

On this Day, Nov. 5th, 1964: Shirley Chisholm became the first African American woman to be elected to the United States congress. #onthisday #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackwomen #blackleaders #blackeducation #blackpride #blackempowerment #blackhistory

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 23rd from 2-4 pm for the 50th anniversary event of the Black Resurgents!! register now on Eventbrite or zoom: eventbrite.com/E/THE-BLACK-RE… US06WEB.ZOOM.US/MEETING/RE GISTER/TZASDUYPRTMOG9NW4IOUGKSTIZ9 YYCECZXDU

Please join us this Saturday, October 23rd from 2-4 pm for the 50th anniversary event of the Black Resurgents!! register now on Eventbrite or zoom: eventbrite.com/E/THE-BLACK-RE… US06WEB.ZOOM.US/MEETING/RE GISTER/TZASDUYPRTMOG9NW4IOUGKSTIZ9 YYCECZXDU

#onthisday in 1995, the Million Man March took place in Washington D.C. #justice #equality #freedom #socialjustice #history #blackexcellence #blackleaders #blackeducation #blackmen #blackjoy #blackpride #blackempowerment #blackconsciousness #blackhistoryiseveryday

#onthisday in 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient ever of the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35. #justice #equality #socialjustice #history #blackexcellence #blackleaders #blackeducation #blackpride #blackempowerment #blackconsciousness #blackhistorymatters

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, October 9th at 2 pm for the event: Words of Wisdom on Love!! Register now at: eventbrite.com/e/words-of-wis…

Just a reminder to join us next week on October 9th at 2pm for the event: "Words of Wisdom on Love" register now at: eventbrite.com/e/words-of-wis…

#onthisday ⁠in 1967 Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African American US Supreme Court Justice. He served as justice until 1991. #blackexcellence #blackleaders #blackpride #blackempowerment #blackhistoryiseveryday #justice #history #representationmatters

This day 64 years ago: The Little Rock Nine began their first full day of classes at Little Rock Central High School. They were the first black students to integrate in the state of Arkansas.

On this day in 1862: Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, stating that all enslaved people in the states in rebellion would be freed on January 1, 1863.

Make sure to mark your calendars for October 9th at 2:00 PM for the upcoming zoom event: Words of Wisdom on Love

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Upcoming Events and a Special Welcome to AAMLO's New Chief Curator Bamidele Agbasegbe-Demerson - mailchi.mp/oaklandlibrary…