February 24th, 2015, 6:30-7:30PM John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue Salinas, CA 93901 Come meet Jan Batiste Adkins, author of the book African Americans of Monterey County, at the John Steinbeck Library, on Tuesday, February 24, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
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Sunday, January 25th, 2015, 3pm Embassy Suites Monterey Bay Seaside 1441 Canyon Del Ray Blvd. Seaside, CA 93955 Book Discussion Light Refreshments Book Signing RSVP to...
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February 22, 2014, 12pm-1pm San Francisco Public Library (WESTERN ADDITION) 1550 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115 RSVP: cherise_adkins@yahoo.com Contact: (301)267-4161 Topic: The history of the African American communities of San Franciso, highlighting the early pioneers of the 1800s and the music pioneers of the...
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February 17, 2014, 7:00pm. Folio Books. 3957 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 821-3477 The Odd Mondays Series at Folio Books Jan Batiste Adkins reading/signing “African Americans of San Francisco” FREE ADMISSION “African Americans of San Francisco” documents the contributions made by both pioneers of the 1800s and present-day individuals who helped to establish viable African American communities in San Francisco, California. It gives an overview of black pioneers of the 19th century who had to overcome great odds of slavery, racial discrimination, and economic struggle to develop communities in San Francisco, and documents the work of 20th-century leaders who protected the rights of San Francisco’s black residents. “African Americans of San Francisco” examines aspects of life and conditions for these black residents as well as chronicles the social, political, and cultural contributions of the city’s African American community. Educator and lecturer, Jan holds master’s degrees in Education and Comparative Literature. She has taught English literature and writing at both high school and community college levels over the last 14 years. Currently she teaches at Independence High School in San Jose, and as an adjunct faculty member at San Jose City College. Over the past 7 years, Jan developed a passion for literary research as evidenced by the content of her Master’s thesis, “Literary Prose and Poetry in San Francisco’s Black Newspapers, 1862-1885,” completed in 2009, and “African Americans of San Francisco,” recently published in January 2012. Join us at The Haystack Pizza, 3881 24th St., at 5:30 P.M. for a no-host pizza/salad or other entré supper ($15-20). The 24 and 48 lines and the J Church offer nearby Muni transportation. www.oddmondays.com “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you odd.” – Flannery...
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Wednesday, Feb 5th, 2014, 12-1PM University of San Francisco, KH100 2130 Fulton St San Francisco, CA Topic: Focus on the legal obstacles faced by African Americans in the plight to gain civil rights and in the case of pioneers the right of freedom from...
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