United Skates’ Co-Directors on Making the Documentary

An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.
Talking About Race: Resources from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture

Talking About Race Resources
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.
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—Film Screening & Discussion: MR. SOUL!

Filmmaker Melissa Haizlip will introduce the film and lead a post-screening Q&A.
SAN FRANCISCO—Film Screening & Discussion: ABBEY LINCOLN IS

Independent curator Ashara Ekundayo and music scholar Angela Wellman will introduce the film and lead a post-screening Q&A.
California Historical Society Introduces New “In the Library” Program Series

Experience the collections up close at these public events.