This book will be released on January 28, 2019 Beginning in the 1840s, black men and women heard the call to go west, migrating to California in search of gold, independence, freedom, and land to call their own. By the mid-1850s, a lively African American community had taken root in San Francisco. Churches and businesses were established, schools were built, newspapers were published, and aid societies were formed. For the next century, the history of San Francisco’s African American community mirrored the nation’s slow progress toward integration with triumphs and setbacks depicted in images of schools, churches, protest movements, business successes, and political...

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Buy Now! People of African heritage have traveled to Monterey since the 1770s, when African Spaniard Alexo Nino, a ships caulker, traveled with Fr. Junipero Serra to Monterey via the San Antonio. For centuries since Nino, black men and women migrated to the Monterey Bay area in search of a new life. In the 20th century, some African Americans established businesses, bought homes, and encouraged family members and friends to settle in Monterey County. Others pursued military careers. Out of these communities came churches, schools, service organizations, and social groups. For the next century, the history of Monterey Countys African American communities have mirrored the nations slow progress toward integration with triumphs and setbacks that have been captured in images of employment opportunities, churches, business successes, and political...

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Radio Interview – Arts In The Valley – African Americans of San Francisco – March 2014

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San Jose City College faculty member Jan Batiste Adkins’ book African Americans of San Francisco focuses on what Blacks have contributed to the greatness of San Francisco. Jan’s book is important for all to read and I think it’s especially important for young Black boys and girls who’ll have the opportunity to see themselves in lights that are positive, powerful, and HISTORICAL. Click here to see original...

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Check out our SFGATE feature “Black San Franciscans: At last their history is written” Click here to read the full...

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Many people attended the launching of my book African Americans of San Francisco, and I had a chance to autograph books for those attending. Here I am with a good friend. Many attended the book launch. I can not wait for the launching of the next book soon to release. What is a book signing without your brother and friends. This was a great day-one, I will never forget. Here I am explaining the research process of this book. Many people were fascinated about the process as well as the information in the...

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