United Skates’ Co-Directors on Making the Documentary

An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.
PODCAST–We Are Not Strangers Here: African American Histories in Rural California

PODCAST–NEW six-part Cal Ag Roots Podcast Series: We Are Not Strangers Here. The California Institute of Rural Studies is pleased to announce the premiere of our newest Cal Ag Roots […]
Conceiving Black Death as Loss to be Mourned and Remembered: An Interview with Bridget R. Cooks

An Interview with the Black Index Project Director Bridget R. Cooks.
STREAMING—Watch UNITED SKATES for free

ONLINE—Starting Friday, April 3, catch California Documentary Project-supported film UNITED SKATES for free streaming online on HBO Go. For years, roller-skating rinks have been a constant for African-American communities across […]
Women Who Changed California

Celebrate Women’s History Month and the 19th Amendment centennial with UNLADYLIKE2020.
SAN LUIS OBISPO—Exhibit: Portraits and Perspectives

Combining portraits by photographer Renoda Campbell with oral history excerpts that center and amplify local Black voices.
ONLINE—UNLADYLIKE2020: Charlotta Spears Bass—Newspaper Editor, Civil Rights Crusader and First African American Woman to Run for Vice President

Charlotta Spears Bass, first African American woman to run for Vice President. Original artwork by Amelie Chabannes.
Black History in California

Events you can experience across the state in February.
SAN LUIS OBISPO—Exhibit: Portraits and Perspectives

Combining portraits by photographer Renoda Campbell with oral history excerpts that center and amplify local Black voices.
SAN FRANCISCO–Screening of AGENTS OF CHANGE

Join a free screening followed by a conversation with Directors Abby Ginzberg and Frank Dawson.