African American Experience Project

A historic context, oral history, and survey of Sacramento’s African American History from the city’s early history to the recent past.

The City of Sacramento is seeking public participation in its effort to document the history of African Americans in Sacramento. This grant-funded project calls for both detailed historical research collecting oral history and historical documents, and the production of a thematic historic context that documents the historical African American experience in Sacramento. Community involvement in the project is essential for ensuring accurate and complete documentation of Sacramento’s African American history.

The first draft historic context statement is out!  Read and download the document here and provide them with comments to AAE@cityofsacramento.org by February 28, 2023.  Physical copies are available upon request, future public meetings, and at the select locations below:

-North Sacramento – Hagginwood Library
-Del Paso Heights Library
-St. Andrews AME
-Shiloh Baptist Church
-Kyles Temple AME Zion
-Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library
-MLK, Jr. Library
-Southgate Library
-Colonial Heights Library
-Ella K. McClatchy Library
-Underground Books

*They recommend calling your preferred location to confirm availability.