San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
More Than a Month Black
History Festival The San Francisco Public Library offers more than 80 film screenings and literary events for adults, interactive events for teens, and hands-on activities for children, plus exhibits, music and craft classes for the whole family. The festivities wrap up on Feb. 29 with a West African drumming showcase featuring local musician Keenan Webster. All the events are free. Through Feb. 29. Free. Various times and locations in San Francisco. https://sfpl.org
Inside the Black Panther Archives: An Evening with Fredrika Newton Oakland creative agency Wine & Bowties and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation present a public conversation with foundation President Fredrika Newton. She plans to sit down with Wine & Bowties co-founder Damien McDuffie as they look over personal photos, letters and exhibit photos, and discuss their relationship to her late husband, Huey P. Newton, as well as her experience and legacy with the Black Panther Party. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Free. The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St., Oakland. http://bit.ly/newtonconversation
Bay Area Black Comedy
Competition & Festival The comedy showcase claims to be the largest and longest-running live showcase for “urban comedians.” This event brings stand-up acts from all over the U.S. and beyond to compete for bookings, Hollywood opportunities and thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. The festival includes panel discussions, parties and shows, with tickets to individual events starting at $25 and an all-access VIP pass available for $250. ThursdaySunday, Feb. 13-16. $25-$250. Various times and locations in Pleasanton. http://bit.ly/blackcomedyfest
Black Family History Day
2020 Celebrate Black History Month by creating a family tree of your own at this special event at Oakland FamilySearch Library. Bring a family member to share the experience, and don’t forget a USB flash drive to take home all the information you gathered. Assistance will be available during the event. 1-4 p.m. Sunday Feb. 16. Free. Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766
Lincoln Ave., Oakland. 510-5313905. http://bit.ly/blackhistorydayoakland
Creating a Safe Place: Healing From the Historical Trauma of White Supremacy This seventh annual event commemorating the month includes an exhibit on African American inventors, a performance by the Sojourner Truth Youth Choir, and a communal meal. The centerpiece of the event includes a workshop on racial trauma healing that promotes well-being through African-centered practices, such as West African drumming. The workshop will be facilitated by Kristee Haggins and Adisa Anderson. The event is free with registration. Noon-5 p.m. Feb. 22. Henry Ramsey Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St., Berkeley. http://bit.ly/bhmsafeplace
Black Joy Parade 2020 This family-friendly event celebrates the black experience — past, present and future. The parade begins at 14th and Alice streets in Oakland and leads to a festival at 19th Street and
Broadway. The festival is expected to feature a variety of local artists, craftspeople, food vendors and performances. While the event is free, donations will be accepted at the festival entrance. 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Parade at 14th and Alice streets. Festival at 19th Street and Broadway, Oakland. https://www.blackjoyparade.org
APA Celebrates Black History
Month at MoAD The American Planning Association’s Northern California Chapter plans to host an event at the Museum of the African Diaspora celebrating black culture. The event includes a private onehour tour for APA members only ($8) of the museum’s current exhibitions, followed by a public screening of the film series “Black Power & Jazz” ($10). Feb. 26. 4-9 p.m. $8-$18. Museum of African Diaspora, 685 Mission St., S.F. www.moadsf.org
Black History Month: A Celebration of African Heritage at
EOYDC The East Oakland Youth Development Center plans to host a celebration filled with performances, activities and art. Black-owned businesses will sell food at the event, and guests could win a Smart 4K television in this year’s raffle. Performers for the event include the Lyrics Performing Arts Academy, Clint Collins, Ricky Bent and poet Melissa Jones, among others. 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 27. East Oakland Youth Development Center, 8200 International Blvd., Oakland. 510-569-8088. http://eoydc.org
Black History Observance
The event at the Bethlehem Temple Word of Faith Apostolic Church is a free, educational and public celebration. This year, discussions will center around current issues within the black community, while also remembering the origins of African American culture. Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and Napa Police Chief Robert Plummer are expected to attend. The event will include plays, poems and performances telling stories from black history in new and creative ways. The night will wrap up with a free multicultural buffet. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Bethlehem Temple Word of Faith Apostolic Church, 1521 Derby St., Berkeley. http://bit.ly/bh observance