Griots Exhibition and Book Release
Oakland’s young African American men have stories to tell; and two years ago the Center for Healthy
Schools and Communities began to capture these stories.
The African American Oral History Project was born from the Center’s acknowledgement that personal
and community health are enriched through storytelling. Health professionals and educators agree that
sharing stories is a way to connect people, bridging the gap between ages, races, and culture.
The Griots of Oakland is the first of a series of community preservation projects undertaken by the
Center in an effort to empower families and youth, grow a community’s capacity to affect change,
and link health and education institutions to achieve equity.
Join us for the The Griots of Oakland Exhibition Opening and Book Release!
Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 4–7pm
African American Museum and Library at Oakland
659 14th Street, Oakland CA
For more information, contact:
Angela Zusman I Project Director
Hilary Crowley I Media Coordinator
