Emancipating Heritage Tour July 28

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 19:09

Cakewalk

Templeton is author of Cakewalk: an historical novel about the unsung creators of jazz

SAN FRANCISCO -- The important role of Gold Rush Abolitionists is explored in a tour with historian John William Templeton on July 28 beginning in front of the Museum of African Diaspora at

11 a.m. Templeton is author of Our Roots Run Deep: the Black Experience in California, Vols. 1-4 and Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco.

Leidesdorff Street

plaque describes extraordinary role of millionaire sailor, merchant, diplomat

Five African-American organizations founded in 1852 are celebrating their 160th anniversaries this year, subject of a March article in the New York Times.

Templeton also discusses the heritage on July 31 for the National Park Service for a teacher professional development Dissonant Voices at Ft. Mason.

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40th anniversary sale

Buy Cakewalk

Buy Say Grace, Wipe Yo' Hands Book and Mobile App

Buy Come to the Water

Buy the four-volume Our Roots Run Deep: the Black Experience in California

Buy State of Black Business report

Buy Find It Fast: Local Guide to Business Inclusion