Grantee Database
FRIENDS-STEWARDS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAK
Grant Year
2023-24
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$31,166.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, FSAAMLO will initiate the “African American Elders of Oakland Their Story”
FSAAMLO will record stories of African American elders in Oakland, that would become part of the AAMLO archives.
There is a urgency to video/ digitize elders’ stories before they pass away. It’s said, “An elder is a living library, when they are gone, the library is permanently closed.”
FSAAMLO would hire a team to conduct the oral history interviews.
Purchase video/audio recording equipment and software.
Create a public programming series to share elders’ stories with the community.
FSAAMLO believes this project is important because it preserves memories and experiences of African American elders in Oakland. These stories will provide a valuable resource for future generations to ensure the history of African Americans in Oakland isn’t forgotten.
Organization Summary
To promote understanding and appreciation for the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) among inspiring lifelong intergenerational learners and researchers in the curation, awareness, and for the advancement of African American history and culture.
To collaborate with AAMLO to inspire and uplift the community by providing a safe space to engage tomorrows leaders to be creative innovators, develop equity and learn cultural humility to create a better world.
To educate our community about African American history and culture through public awareness, programs and services provided by the Friends-Stewards of AAMLO and the AAMLO.
Organization
FRIENDS-STEWARDS OF AAMLO
Address
659 14th Street
Oakland
94612
County
Alameda
Region
Bay Area – Other
Phone
(510) 574-7955
Congressional District
California Assembly district 12
State Assembly District
District 18
State Senate District
District 7
