African American 3-City History & Culture Tour

By Sonya Bradley on Dec. 18, 2025

African Americans played an integral role in the formation, growth and culture of three key Northern California cities – Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco – and, in many cases, the entire country. This three-city tour brings to life the many contributions of African Americans through stories, sights, and cultural objects. You’ll gain an understanding of how the three cities are integrally linked with each one having a distinct vibe, while rooted in the Black experience…

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Historic Black Sacramento

By Sonya Bradley on Feb. 13, 2025

It takes a minute, but you need not go far to learn about the ways Black Americans helped shape the Sacramento region. Visit Sacramento in conjunction with Cal Events has been working on a series of cultural tour itineraries built around the…

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Celebrate Juneteenth in Sacramento

By Sonya Bradley on Jun. 14, 2023

Bring your family out to Sacramento’s longest-running Juneteenth Celebration this weekend in Land Park, which includes food, vendors and live music in a celebration of Black culture and history. The name Juneteenth comes from the combination of June…

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Top Five Sacramento Outdoor Activities

By Sonya Bradley on Jul. 14, 2022

Outdoor activity in Sacramento can be relaxing and rejuvenating. With more than 270 days of sunshine, Sacramento is the perfect spot to get out and enjoy the California lifestyle. American River Parkway The American River Parkway takes you from the…

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