Join the San Mateo Main Library for “Remembering Russell City, CA: A Look at the Rich Cultural History of the Former East Bay Town” on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. in the Oak Room.
This special Juneteenth program will honor the legacy of Russell City, a historic East Bay community with deep cultural roots and an important African American history. The event will feature Debbie Tolfree-Harris, former resident and quilter; Francesca Thomas, descendant and community advocate; and Elisa Márquez, Alameda County Supervisor for District 2.
The program will be moderated by Robert Franklin, Station Manager of KCSM, and presented by the African American Library Advisory Committee in partnership with KCSM and the Hayward Area Historical Society.
Guests are invited to come learn, reflect, and celebrate the stories, people, and history that shaped Russell City.
Location:
San Mateo Main Library
Oak Room
55 W. Third Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
For more information, visit smplibrary.org or scan the QR code on the flyer.