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Let’s Read Oak Park
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Presented by St. HOPE, Let’s Read Oak Park is an enriching event designed for elementary school-aged children to explore books and participate in hands-on activities with a focus on cultural themes. In honor of Native American Heritage Month this November, students will engage in an interactive book reading that highlight the rich histories, traditions, and stories of Native American cultures.
Author Talk with Dr. Mia Settles-Tidwell
Underground Books
Dr. Mia Settles-Tidwell is the founder and President/CEO of Set-Up for Success, a leading educational consulting agency.
Author Talk with Kerri Harper-Howie
Underground Books
Join for a conversation with an entrepreneur, lawyer, author, and public speaker
Christmas at 40 Acres
St. HOPE Academy
Join us for Christmas at 40 Acres on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 AM! Hosted by St. HOPE Academy at the 40 Acres Complex, this festive event features Underground Books, Guild Theater, Fixins Soul Kitchen, Old Soul Co., and World Class Faders Barbershop.
Bring the whole family for a day of holiday cheer and activities. Enjoy free photos with Santa at Underground Books, face painting, cookie decorating, and hot cocoa for the kids.
Join the community for a joyful celebration of the season in the heart of Oak Park. We can’t wait to see you there!
Hundreds attend the Oak Park Black Film Festival
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Oak Park Black Film Festival this year! The six-day event showcased an outstanding lineup of independent feature, documentary, and short films by African-American filmmakers and was a huge success.
We were delighted to have different moderators each day who facilitated fascinating discussions with the filmmakers. You can read more about the Film Festival in the Sacramento Observer: Oak Park Festival Provides Black Filmmakers A Too Rare Showcase.
Join Us for Engaging Authors Talks at Underground Books
Author Talk with Kerri Harper-Howie
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Kerri is an entrepreneur, lawyer, author, public speaker and author of The Family Secret: The Business and Franchise Owner’s Guide to Building Generational Wealth. She combines her legal expertise with practical business acumen, offering a unique perspective on workplace issues, business operations, succession planning and fostering family-like workplaces.
Author Talk with Sheryl Grant at Underground Books on Sept. 4
We hope you can Join us for the Author Talk with Sheryl Grant at Underground Books on Wednesday, September 4 from 6 – 7:30pm. It will be an exciting evening filled with insightful discussions, book signings, and a chance to meet the talented author herself.
Sacramento’s Juneteenth events feature The 1619 Project creator at Oak Park’s Guild Theater
With Juneteenth this week Sacramento has parties, marches and more in celebration.
This Wednesday, the California Black Agricultural Working Group will host a celebration at the Capitol State Park as well as a resource fair. People are invited to “experience our unique California Journey from Slavery to Freedom here in the Great State of California,” according to the organization’s flyer.
Oak Park Juneteenth Block Party Leaves Community Hopeful, Energized
CBS 13 - June 19, 2022
Juneteenth Celebration In Oak Park Promotes Opportunity For Change