She was the first African American woman welder in the shipyard industry during World War II and was active in the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), the Brotherhood for Sleeping Car Porters, the National Council for Negro Women (NCNW), and a host of local organizations in the East Bay Area
Browsing: Black History Moments
We share memories and stories with our rich and diverse voices telling stories of hardship, happiness, and humor. These are the stories that weave into the fabric of the Island community.
Soccer is the world’s game, the beautiful game. For many, it’s even more than a game…it’s a religion. Every weekend, we put on the uniform of team and celebrate them at stadiums we call cathedrals. It consumes our daily lives, and we thank whoever we believe is in that upper room for players like Messi, Ronaldo, or Pele.