The Civil Rights History of Roller Skating
An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.
United Skates’ Co-Directors on Making the Documentary
An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.
Phelicia Wright on the Los Angeles Skating Scene
Phelicia Wright, who appears in the new film UNITED SKATES, talks about roller skating culture & custom shoes.
Recording African American History in Oakland with the Commons Archive
A new collection of books documents neighborhood history through many voices.
SAN LUIS OBISPO—Exhibit: Portraits and Perspectives
Combining portraits by photographer Renoda Campbell with oral history excerpts that center and amplify local Black voices.
California Historical Society Introduces New “In the Library” Program Series
Experience the collections up close at these public events.
Black History in California
Events you can experience across the state in February.
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.
SAN FRANCISCO—Film Screening & Discussion: MR. SOUL!
Filmmaker Melissa Haizlip will introduce the film and lead a post-screening Q&A.
Women Who Changed California
Celebrate Women’s History Month and the 19th Amendment centennial with UNLADYLIKE2020.
