Building awareness and appreciation of the history of our unique and diverse city and supporting the preservation of historic sites and the historic legacy of San Leandro.
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Black Lives Matter
We stand in support of the peaceful civil rights protests that have followed the death of George Floyd. Protests across our country and the world send a powerful message that we must root out institutionalized racism and create a more just and equitable America NOW..
In 1960, redlining and housing discrimination kept San Leandro 99.3% white. Today, we celebrate a diverse and vibrant community, although we know there is still a long way to go to achieve justice and equal opportunity for everyone. As a historical society, we work to document the past and share the stories of all San Leandro’s people, to inform and create a better future. If you will share a photograph, document, or story—of discrimination, of the city’s transition to a diverse community, of the past, or of San Leandro now—please contact us.
We also believe that listening to the black community and educating ourselves to become actively engaged anti-racists are essential to creating a better future. Click the button for a list of books, articles, videos, and more, created by two black women as a resource for anti-racism education:
In 1960, redlining and housing discrimination kept San Leandro 99.3% white. Today, we celebrate a diverse and vibrant community, although we know there is still a long way to go to achieve justice and equal opportunity for everyone. As a historical society, we work to document the past and share the stories of all San Leandro’s people, to inform and create a better future. If you will share a photograph, document, or story—of discrimination, of the city’s transition to a diverse community, of the past, or of San Leandro now—please contact us.
We also believe that listening to the black community and educating ourselves to become actively engaged anti-racists are essential to creating a better future. Click the button for a list of books, articles, videos, and more, created by two black women as a resource for anti-racism education:
May Newsletter
Read about San Leandro in the 1918 flu pandemic on page 2 of the Newsletter.
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Seeking African American Experiences
The Historical Society is partnering with the San Leandro History Museum to create a new San Leandro African Americans exhibit. Personal stories will add depth and reality to statistics and facts. Will you share your story? Do you know someone who has a story to share? Click here to see more information.
