Dr. Khalid El-Hakim, Founder of Black History 101 Mobile Museum (SCC ASHÉ Center)
Date and Time
Thursday, February 15, 2024
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location
This is an in-person event.
Contact
Lisa Hayden
haydenl@scc.losrios.edu
(916) 558-2670
Website
An event of interest to current history, sociology students and professors, or those interested in learning more about the Black experience in America.
There will be a special lecture from 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm by founder Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, with a Q and A following.
About the Exhibit
Established by the visionary educator and scholar Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum stands as a renowned repository comprising over 10,000 original artifacts, spanning from the painful era of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the vibrant culture of hip hop. Dr. el-Hakim, often likened to the "Schomburg of the Hip-Hop generation," exemplifies an unwavering dedication to preserving and advancing the profound legacy of the Black Museum Movement.
As the premier traveling exhibition of Black history in the nation, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum has embarked on a journey that spans 43 states, disseminating "ourstory" to more than 1,000 institutions. For over 25 years, these highly sought-after exhibits have touched the lives of countless individuals across diverse settings, including educational institutions from K-12 schools to colleges, corporate spaces, conferences, libraries, museums, festivals, places of worship, and cultural events.