2021 Programs
Showing Up Boldly: The Political and Organizing History of Black Women
May 12, 2021
7:00 – 8:30PM
Black women have made significant contributions to political movements, campaigns, and organizations for generations. How do the unique experiences of leaders like Ayanna Pressley, Stacey Abrams, and Kamala Harris connect to those of activists from earlier eras? How can we ensure that our students and the greater citizenry understand and honor this vital history? Join Meg Honey, co-founder of Rise Up Against Racism, and three distinguished speakers for a moderated conversation that explores the historical context and exciting future of Black female leadership.
- Demetri Broxton, Senior Director of Education at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, manages school and community outreach, and develops resources and programs for school-age and college-age audiences, docent programs, and other education related programs. He holds an MA in museum studies from San Francisco State University and a BFA in art practice from UC Berkeley.
- Katherine Chilton, a lecturer at San Jose State University, focuses her research on urban slavery and emancipation in the District of Columbia, particularly women’s interactions with the Freedman’s Bureau. Her articles have been published in the Journal of American History and she has authored a chapter in the forthcoming volume, Slavery: Interpreting American History, edited by Aaron Astor and Thomas Buchanan. She earned her Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University.
- Ula Taylor is Professor and Chair of the Department of African American Studies at UC Berkeley. Her articles on African American Women’s History and feminist theory have appeared in academic journals such as the Journal of African American History and the Journal of Women’s History. In 2013, Taylor received the Distinguished Professor Teaching Award from UC Berkeley—the second African American woman to be recognized. She earned her Ph.D. in American history from UC Santa Barbara.
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2021 Past Events
Art & Algae: Journey Into The Curious World of Seaweed
April 14, 2021
California: Of Peril and Stewardship
March 17, 2021
Scary Technology, Cybersecurity, and Thrillers
February 17, 2021
SUCCESSFUL AGING: The Power and Potential of Our Lives
NYT Bestselling author Dr. Daniel Levitin in conversation with musician and founding Grateful Dead member Bob Weir
January 13, 2021
2020 Past Events
Classical Guitar Performance, 16th-20th Centuries
December 9, 2020
The Great Escape: Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure with Mark Jordan
PART ONE: October 21, 2020
PART TWO: October 22, 2020
Summer Fun with Historical Fiction
July 20, 2020
In Conversation with Mary Ladd, Author of The Wig Diaries
June 24, 2020
Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era
March 2, 2020
The Life of Robert Noble Burgess
February 12, 2020
Part of Our Lives: A People’s History of the American Public Library
January 15, 2020
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