OC Black History Parade Archival Exhibition

January 29-February 28, 2022

About the Exhibition

Take a visual journey in time back to February 1980 for the inaugural Orange County Black History Parade in the Bella Vista and Central City neighborhoods of Santa Ana to downtown Santa Ana as the event grew in size, over to Yorba Linda and then to downtown Anaheim where the OC Black History Parade and Cultural Faire has called home since 2012.

Look for yourself, family, friends, church members and community organization colleagues in the photographs, videos, newspaper articles and event artifacts.

Closing Reception:

2-5pm Saturday, February 26th

BBQ & Historical Conversation

(Appetizers & Beverages)

Open hours during the exhibition:

4-8pm Thursdays & Fridays

12-4pm Saturdays

6-10 1st Saturday Artwalk

By appointment all other dates & times

Archives & Images: Courtesy of the Shipp Family & Orange County Heritage Council. Special Thank You to Dwayne “BH” Shipp for assisting with this exhibition.

This exhibition is supported in part by the Califronia Arts Council and LMAC. For more info, email libromobile@gmail.com