Throughout 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. Black History Month also serves as opportunity to acknowledge and understand long-term and current challenges that exist, the systemic barriers in our industry, and the resiliency of the Black community.

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

• Life and Legacy of Bridget “Biddy” Mason
• With a Focus on Increasing BIPOC Ownership, the Running Industry Diversity Coalition Launches ‘Run the Block’ Grant Program
• Accomplishments of Olympian Simone Manuel
• A former Black Panther’s affordable housing project succeeds where other developers struggle
• Why Bay Area Black, Latino Residents Struggle Most to Become Homeowners
• ‘Dying To Stay Here’: The plight of black people in Silicon Valley
• 11 Contemporary Black Artists You Should Know

WATCH

• Poet Amanda Gorman reads ‘The Hill We Climb’
• 90-year-old San Franciscan Dorothy Lathan keeps Black history in the city
• Alvin Ailey Dance Company’s signature piece “Revelations”

LISTEN

• Alison Mariella Dèsir, Author of Running While Black : Finding Freedom In A Sport That Wasn’t Built For Us
• Tales of the Town Episode 6: Houselessness in Oakland

ACT

• Learn more about the “Run the Block” Program
• Support the Freedom Center for Social Justice
• Explore the Cypress Mandela Training Center
• Support Black Kids Swim
• Check out Black History Month Celebrations for the whole family!
• Grab your next cup of coffee at a Red Bay near you
  • Bonus: read about Red Bay’s Founder, Keba Konte!
• Visit Sunset Cantina and Taqueria Los Mayas

Thank you to Lisa Kabot and Rod Roche for creating this list!