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Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk recorded albums there, Billie Holiday played some of her last West Coast gigs there and Johnny Mathis was discovered there.
Target features work of Oakland educator, author of children's books for Black History Month
This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist
Black History Month is often marked by recognizing the barrier breakers of the past, but even today barriers are still being broken.
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Feb. 28: Oakland's 1st Black-owned brewery
Hella Coastal, which was the first Black-owned brewery in Oakland, paid tribute to civil rights leaders on their beer cans on February 28, 2022.
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist
Monique Woodard, founder of San Francisco-based Cake Ventures, is among a still small, but growing list of Black women, venture capitalists.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. It was where the city's native son, Johnny Mathis, was discovered.
Feb. 27: Black figure skater wins Olympic medal
On February 27, 1988, Debbie Thomas became the first Black athlete to win a medal at a Winter Olympics when she was awarded the bronze in figure skating at the Calgary games.