During the month of February, ULI San Francisco joins the nation in commemorating Black History Month. We invite you to participate in this annual celebration, which began as an effort to highlight the history and achievements of Black Americans and others of African descent in the United States.

ULI SF continues its tradition of providing a curated list of resources, made by members, for members, for this year’s Black History Month. Join us as we explore, celebrate, and highlight the rich history, lives, and stories of the Black community by reading, watching, listening, and acting this February and beyond.

Read

• Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month
• Harvard University’s Next President Is A Black Woman
• 10 Pioneering African American Architects and the Legacy Buildings They Designed
• Millions of Images From Ebony and Jet Magazines Will Soon Be Accessible to All
• Reparations task force: State could owe Black Californians hundreds of thousands of dollars
• The Power Of The Black Panther Party Will Never Be Forgotten

Watch

• How Racism Makes Us Sick
• Becoming
• Racism in Real Estate: How Discrimination Hurts Black Homeownership
• Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street

Listen

• Young Soul by Amiri Baraka
• The Powerful Reason This Pioneering Artist Refused To Pass As White

Act

• Donate to the Silicon Valley African American Cultural Center
• Learn about 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Inc.
• Support the East Oakland Youth Development Center
• Get involved with the OK Program

Thank you to our DEI committee co-chairs, Rosalynn Hughey and Rod Roche, for curating these resources!