Black Arts Movement Business District Walking Tour

Experience the history and culture of the area along the 14th street corridor designated by the City of Oakland as the Black Arts Movement Business Disctrict. Start with a guided tour of the historic African American Museum and Library and wander past a variety of small businesses to the Black Panther Museum, Joyce Gordon’s Gallery and Geoffrey’s Inner Circle (once the all-white men’s Athenian Nile Club).

A level walk.

Meeting Location: African American Museum and Library, 659 14th Street (near Castro Street) No charge off street parking available at 678 14th Street, behind Valva Realty Co

Tour Guide: Eric Murphy

NOTES:

• PLEASE MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE listed time to allow for registration.
• We kindly request you register in advance. In-person registration will be first-come-first-served on a space available basis. We cannot guarantee a spot will be available.
• We offer fee waivers for limited income residents— just ask!
• Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water.
• Vouchers, limited-income accommodation, and any other special circumstances should be handled in advance. Please email [email protected] for assistance
• Check your email the morning of the walking tour for any last-minute changes, clarifications, or cancellation.
• If you need assistance navigating Eventbrite, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call our office at (510) 763-9218 and we’d be happy to help.
• Due to the ongoing presence of Covid, we will continue to make masks available. If you feel ill the day of a tour, please stay home. If after a tour, you become ill and test positive, please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Please check out the profiles of tour leaders. We are grateful for their skill and generosity.
• These tours support Oakland Heritage Alliance, a non-profit that tells Oakland’s story through walking tours, lectures, newsletters and advocacy. We welcome volunteers and new members!

Accessibility Note: Walking tour will take place on city sidewalks and are expected to be paved and accessible for those using mobility devices. Mostly flat route.

About Oakland Heritage Alliance

Oakland Heritage Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization which advocates the protection, preservation, and revitalization of Oakland's architectural, historic, cultural and natural resources through publications, education, and direct action.

*BPPM photos by Bethany Hines

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