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From Graduations to Juneteenth: St. HOPE Celebrates Milestones and Icons!
President's Message - June 9, 2026
What an exciting few weeks it has been! We hosted an author talk with acclaimed writer Walter Mosley at a sold out event at the Guild Theater where he discussed his latest novel Ghalen: A Romance in Black . The discussion was a unique hybrid event that was streamed to 30 Black-owned bookstores nationwide and was available for virtual viewers at home. We were excited to have such wonderful national reach!
A Night of Legends: Dusty Baker and Kevin Johnson Live in Sacramento!
Underground Books Author Talk
Author Talk Featuring Dusty Baker
Monday, June 15 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Guild Theater
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Only a few tickets left to attend a special evening with baseball legend and author Dusty Baker as he discusses his powerful new memoir, Crossroads: My Life in Baseball. The conversation will be moderated by former Sacramento mayor and community leader Kevin Johnson.
Mark Your Calendar For 6th Annual Juneteenth Block Party
Saturday, June 20, 2026 (4-9pm)
Join us for a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and freedom at St. HOPE’s annual Juneteenth Block Party @ 40 Acres event on Saturday, June 20 from 4-9pm at the 40 Acres Complex in Oak Park (35th Street and Broadway). This year’s Juneteenth Block Party brings together great energy, music, food, and family-friendly experiences in the heart of Oak Park.
Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Shanice Murphy – Class of 2010
Shanice Murphy, proud graduate of the Sac High Class of 2010, spent all four years deeply embedded in the school’s culture, serving as a leader in spirit and in practice. As a freshman, she was the JV Cheer Captain, eventually leading the Varsity squad during her junior year. Shanice was already developing the discipline that would define her career as an Intelligence Analyst in the Air Force for over a decade.