Black History Month | East Bay Parks

Celebrating Black History Month

Join us in celebrating Black History Month in February as we honor the rich legacy of African American history in the parks by sharing stories of contributions of individuals and groups through our archives and naturalist programs. The Park District is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and making our agency welcoming and reflective of the communities we serve.

Programs and Activities

Naturalist Maeron

Get to Know Black Conservationists!

Sunday, February 5, 2023, 10am-11.30am (Coyote Hills)

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline

Black History Month Point Pinole Stroll

Saturday, February 11, 2023, 11am-12:30pm (Pt Pinole)

Zumba

Virtual Fitness Programs

Join free online movement classes on Thursday at 5pm

Thurgood Marshall Regional Park - Home of the Port Chicago 50

Thurgood Marshall Black History Month Hike

Sunday, February 26, 2023, 10am-noon (Concord)

Stories

Sailors working with munitions - Cover of Exoneration of the Port Chicago 50 Brochure

EBRPD Support For Exoneration of the Port Chicago 50

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New Regional Park at Former Concord Naval Weapons Station named after First Black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

Voices in the Park

Voices From the Parks: A Conversation with Black Employees of the East Bay Regional Park District

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Whitney Dotson, Former Board Director of Park District

CCC

Company 2940-C of the Civilian Conservation Corps

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Black Americans in the Military

Partner Organizations

Organizations that partner with us to promote equity and belonging outdoors, health and wellness, volunteerism and stewardship in the regional parks.

Outdoor Afro

Outdoor Afro

GirlTrek

Hip Hop for Change

Hip Hop for Change

Justice Outside

Justice Outside

Black Girls Trekkin

Black Girls Trekkin

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