Celebrate Black History Month with Oakland's Black Wall Street District.

Published on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Last updated on 10:31AM, Friday, February 5, 2010
Black Wall Street Business District

Black Wall Street Business District

Each year since 1998 the Black Wall Street District has honored Black heros and sheros and this year we're inviting the community to come out to one of more than 40 events throughout the month.

The goal of the Black Wall Street District is to support and promote the development of the spiritual, arts and commerce opportunities for the residents of our East Oakland neighborhood. Taking a page out of the history books of Tulsa , OK (1830-1921). The district stretches from High Street to the San Leandro border along International Boulevard.

The district is flourishing and offers a range of businesses,services and events to support our community, from the Guice Academy and Allen Temple Family Life Center to East Oakland Youth Development Center and the Haywood Kempo Karate School.
Here are some of the events we have planned for the month.  Stop by or contact us for more information.

Monday, February 1 Through Saturday, February 27
The Dr. Martin Luther King Exhibit
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
6833 International Boulevard - Black Wall Street District
Free Admission
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch in the Black Wall Street District in Oakland is one of few US living memorials dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This exhibit is designed to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life, teachings and the ongoing efforts to fulfill his great dream.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Monday, February 1 Through Saturday, February 27
Black Scientist Exhibit
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
6833 International Boulevard - Black Wall Street District
Free Admission
As we celebrate Black History Month 2010, we remember the challenges that these inventors faced. Despite many obstacles, an important legacy has been left. It is our hope that this exhibit will spark the inventor in all people!
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Black History Month Open House & Community Fundraiser
Guice Christian Academy
6925 International Boulevard - Black Wall Street District
6:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Guice Christian Academy Presents a Black History Month Open House includes a historical presentation and facility tours. This event will give community members an opportunity to deal directly with the Guice Christian Academy administrators.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Friday, February 5, 2010
Music and Drum Workshop
Elmhurst Library 1427 88th Avenue @ International Boulevard - Black Wall Street District
1:00 p.m.
Free Admission
James Henry's Music and Drum Workshop. Celebrate Black History Month with a hands-on music and drum workshop that captures the imagination.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Saturday, February 13, 2010
Black Wall Street District Forum on AIDS/HIV
Guice Christian Academy
6925 International Boulevard - Black Wall Street District
6:00 p.m.
Free Admission
The Black Wall Street District Forum on AIDS/HIV in partnership with the Alameda County Office of Aids www.BlackWallStreet.org

Sunday, February 14, 2010
Black History Month Celebration
City of Refuge Tabernacle
8637 International - Black Wall Street District
11:00 a.m.
Free Admission
City of Refuge Tabernacle Presents a Black History Month Celebration with a series of songs, dance, poety, and music.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Storytelling: Derique
Elmhurst Library 1427 88th Avenue @ International Boulevard - Black Wall Street District
10:00 a.m.
Free Admission
In a celebration of music, dance, circus, comedy, and high-tech hambone, performing artist Derique tells the story of how African-American slaves were deprived of drums and developed the traditional form of body percussion known as hambone. Honoring Black History Month.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Black History Month Extravaganza
Guice Christian Academy
6925 International Boulevard - Black Wall Street District
6:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Guice Christian Academy Presents a Black History Month Extravaganza with a series of songs, dance, poety, music and stage play.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Sunday, February 28, 2010
Black History Month Traditional Celebration
New Life Church of God in Christ
4450 International - Black Wall Street District
11:00 a.m
Free Admission
Black History Month Event. New Life Church of God in Christ Presents a Black History Month Traditional Celebration with a series of songs, dance, poety, and music. Please wear traditional African attire.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Sunday, February 28, 2010
Black History Month Celebration
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ
6678 International - Black Wall Street District
11:00 a.m.
Free Admission
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ Presents a Black History Month Celebration with a series of songs, dance, poety, and music. Guest speaker TBD.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Sunday, February 28, 2010
Black History Month Celebration
City of Refuge Tabernacle
8637 International - Black Wall Street District
11:00 a.m.
Free Admission
City of Refuge Tabernacle Presents a Black History Month Celebration with a series of songs, dance, poety, and music.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Sunday, February 28, 2010
Black History Month King/Obama Exhibit
Greater Sweet Home Baptist Church
6001 International - Black Wall Street District
3:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Black History Month Exhibit. Greater Sweet Home Baptist Church Presents a Black History Month Celebration with an Exhibit presentation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King and President Barack Obama.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

Sunday, February 28, 2010
Black History Month Play & Skit
East Oakland Deliverance Center
7425 International - Black Wall Street District
6:00 p.m.
Free Admission
East Oakland Deliverance Center Presents a Black History Month Celebration with a series of songs, dance, poety, and music.
www.BlackWallStreet.org

 

For more information on our ongoing events go to the website at http://blackwallstreet.org.

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