Leidesdorff Fandango - California Reparations Symposium
About this Event
Leidesdorff Fandango - California Reparations Symposium
Friday, October 23, 2026
11:30 am - 4:30 pm
California State Capitol
California builds on the legacy of the first Black Studies program in the Nation, birthplace of our Pan African Global Holiday Kwanzaa, the early Afro-Latino legacy throughout Mexican California at dawn of California Statehood and the California Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (1840-1875.)
The rich diversity of humanity along the American River Parkway began long ago with Native American Nations for thousands of years, until the first wave of European explorers.
Organized Fur traders renamed the waters the American River, earlier named "Blood River" by the Russian-American Fur Company, French, Spanish, British and American furriers nearly destroyed all beaver, river otters colonies in the plentiful California river systems.
The introduction of alien diseases began the initial destruction of the Native American population, later intentional genocide.
In 1844, Rancho Rio de Los Americanos, 8 Mexican leagues or 35,521 acres was entitled to Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. who was serving at US Vice Consul in Alta California Mexico. His 1846 vibrant Cattle and Wheat Ranch House was in today's City of Rancho Cordova along today's western portion of William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway.
Dr. James Armstead, Esq. continues to portray William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Chautauqua Theater style, as we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee Year of Leidesdorff Plaza dedicated in May 1966, by the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc.
Our Leidesdorff Ranch and Policy Research Center, Inc. will outline our work in a family fun festive occasion filled with food, music, fashion, theater and dance.
Stay tuned for updates as confirmation of California Reparations Symposium participants join our celebration.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 250.00
