African American Museum and Library at Oakland

659 14th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-637-0200
OaklandLibrary.org/AAMLO
Oakland-Downtown

In addition to ongoing exhibits, the museum houses an archive of 160 collections of diaries, newspapers, oral histories, and video recordings detailing the history of African Americans in the Bay Area and Northern California…

Complete details for African American Museum and Library at Oakland »

Calendar

Submit an event

Most Popular Stories

Brown's Tunnels Could Start in 2018, and Delta Farmers Say They'll Be Devastated

The governor's $17 billion project recently got a big boost from the feds and two state approvals. But it also threatens a 150-year-old farming region.
Are Police Taking the Violent White Supremacist Gang Threat Seriously?

Berkeley police declined to say whether they view neo-Nazis as gang members.
Spice Monkey's Transition Into Howden Restaurant & Bar Needs Work

The rebranded Oakland restaurant has a new high-profile chef and a revamped menu, but the food and the service remain confused.
East Bay Oil Terminal Expansion Stokes Fears of Air and Water Pollution

Environmentalists say the Phillips 66 marine terminal plan also could lead to the refining of dirty tar sands oil in the region.
Hot New Local Releases

Summery hip-hop from Down 2 Earth, looped compositions from Spellling, and more.

White Nationalists Plan Yet Another Brawl in Berkeley
Bare Knuckle Pizza in Oakland is a New Destination for Vegan Pizza

Brooklyn style and fake bacon in Chinatown.
After 28 Years, Colonial Donuts Faces Closure as Uptown Oakland Rents Continue to Rise
How a Billionaire-Funded, Anti-Union Think Tank in Nevada Shapes Bay Area News Media Coverage of Public Employee Pay

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.
East Bay Paratransit Bus System Leaves Drivers Broke and Riders Often Stranded

The crucial service is suffering from chronic driver turnover due to low wages and a lack of affordable health benefits, and now workers are considering a strike.

After 28 Years, Colonial Donuts Faces Closure as Uptown Oakland Rents Continue to Rise
- Comments (11)
How a Billionaire-Funded, Anti-Union Think Tank in Nevada Shapes Bay Area News Media Coverage of Public Employee Pay

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.
- Comments (8)
Lieutenant Governor Hopeful Gayle McLaughlin Wants to Take the East Bay’s Progressive Revolution to Sacramento

The former city of Richmond mayor and council member hopes that the idealistic brand of politics she championed in the Bay will attract statewide voters.
- Comments (6)
Zion I Robbed at Gunpoint in West Oakland During Video Shoot, $89,000 Camera Stolen
- Comments (5)
Best Model Citizen: Leon 'DNas' Sykes

'We live a block away from Piedmont, and we called it ‘Deep East Piedmont'
- Comments (5)

Don't Call Them Gook

There's a riot going on in Justin Chon's urban drama.
Doing Numbers: Behind the Scenes with SOB x RBE, the Bay Area's Ascendant – and Very Young – Rap Phenoms

The crew from Vallejo is on the rise, and without help from a major label.
Survival of the Softest Means Curtains for The Classical

Plus: Roscoe Mitchell’s Bells for the South Side is alternately austere and ecstatic, swarming and spare to the point of disappearance.

Recent Issues

Aug 16, 2017

Aug 9, 2017

Aug 2, 2017

Jul 26, 2017

Jul 19, 2017

Browse Search

Browse Your Profile

Browse News & Opinion

Browse Arts & Culture

Browse Movies

Browse Food & Drink

Browse Music

Browse Blogs

Browse Locations

Browse Calendar

Browse Special Reports

Browse Classifieds

Tools

African American Museum and Library at Oakland

Calendar

Most Popular Stories

The governor's $17 billion project recently got a big boost from the feds and two state approvals. But it also threatens a 150-year-old farming region.

Berkeley police declined to say whether they view neo-Nazis as gang members.

The rebranded Oakland restaurant has a new high-profile chef and a revamped menu, but the food and the service remain confused.

Environmentalists say the Phillips 66 marine terminal plan also could lead to the refining of dirty tar sands oil in the region.

Summery hip-hop from Down 2 Earth, looped compositions from Spellling, and more.

Brooklyn style and fake bacon in Chinatown.

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.

The crucial service is suffering from chronic driver turnover due to low wages and a lack of affordable health benefits, and now workers are considering a strike.

Transparent California describes its mission as increasing 'public understanding of government and [helping] decision makers.' But critics say its goal is to increase privatization, and that its work scapegoats — and endangers — workers.

The former city of Richmond mayor and council member hopes that the idealistic brand of politics she championed in the Bay will attract statewide voters.

'We live a block away from Piedmont, and we called it ‘Deep East Piedmont'

There's a riot going on in Justin Chon's urban drama.

The crew from Vallejo is on the rise, and without help from a major label.

Plus: Roscoe Mitchell’s Bells for the South Side is alternately austere and ecstatic, swarming and spare to the point of disappearance.

Recent Issues

Best of the East Bay

2017

OTHER YEARS