Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only is the weather great and we can enjoy time outdoors, but it’s when our high school seniors make decisions about their next steps. On May 6, Sac High is hosting Signing Day where seniors will share their college decision with the community.
Author Talk Featuring Featuring Walter Mosley
Thursday, May 28 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Guild Theater
Join us for a special live author talk with acclaimed writer Walter Mosley returns to Underground Books with the release of his new novel “Ghalen: A Romance in Black”.
This unique hybrid event will be in-person at the Guild Theater and also be streamed to 30 Black-owned bookstores nationwide and available for virtual viewers at home.
We hope that you will support St. HOPE on the Big Day of Giving - early giving is open now through Thursday, May 7. Over the past 30 years, St. HOPE has played a major role in improving the quality of life in Oak Park by expanding educational opportunities, supporting families, and driving economic development. Our efforts have helped attract and create 20 businesses, generate nearly 300 jobs, and bring more than $43 million in economic and real estate development investments to the community.
Join us for a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and freedom at St. HOPE’s annual Juneteenth Block Party @ 40 Acres 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.
Inoke Waqavesi, a 2018 Sac High graduate, translated the discipline he learned in high school into a promising career with the Sacramento Kings. During his four years at Sac High, Inoke was a leader on the field, playing football all four years and finishing his high school career on the varsity squad. But it wasn’t just the sports that shaped him; it was the school’s high expectations.
“Anything lower than a C was no credit,” Inoke recalls, noting that the “better than average” standard at Sac High applied to both the classroom and the football field.