Yolo County Black History Month
Yolo County Black History Month is a collaboration between local agencies, schools, and organizations to host a month-long series of events and displays. The program includes quilt exhibits celebrating Black history and culture, a special launch event, and various community activities. The goal is to bring everyone together, educate the public about Black history, and provide meaningful experiences for students throughout Yolo County.
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2025 Black history month theme
2025 Black history month theme
2025 Black history month theme
This year’s theme is "Stitching Together Stories: Celebrating Black History through Quilts, Education, and Engagement". It explores how quilts have preserved cultural heritage, told powerful stories, and sparked important conversations. Throughout Black History Month, we celebrate the intersection of art, education, and community engagement to deepen our understanding of Black history through both creative expression and meaningful dialogue.
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration – Feb. 3
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration – Feb. 3
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration – Feb. 3
The Yolo County Black History Month Kickoff Celebration took place on Monday, February 3, at the Yolo County Office of Education. Over 100 attendees gathered to honor culture, history, and legacy through inspiring guest speakers, powerful musical performances, a stunning quilt display by Khristel Johnson, and the recognition of a community leader.
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mari Gray, Associate Professor at California State University, East Bay, shared her work on The Great Migration Study, which explores the experiences of African Americans in Northern California.
- Quilt Display: Retired educator and master quilter Khristel Johnson displayed six quilts from her 60+ quilt collection, some of which will be on display throughout Black History Month.
- Community Honoree: Marlene Bell, a 27-year veteran of the Davis Joint Unified School District, was recognized for her long-standing leadership and service to the community.
Resources
Resources
Quilt Displays and Passports – February 5-28, 2025
Quilt Displays and Passports – February 5-28, 2025
Quilt Displays and Passports – February 5-28, 2025
From February 5 to 28, five quilt displays will be set up throughout Yolo County. Visit all five sites, get your passport stamped, and enter for a chance to win prizes! Learn more about the quilt displays and the passport.
How to get a passport:
You can pick up a passport from any Yolo County Library branch or the Yolo County Office of Education (1280 Santa Anita Ct., Suite 100, Woodland). You can also print your passport online at home.
You can pick up a passport from any Yolo County Library branch or the Yolo County Office of Education (1280 Santa Anita Ct., Suite 100, Woodland). You can also print your passport online at home.
How to get your passport stamped:
- In Winters, Davis, and West Sacramento, visit the Library desk for a stamp.
- In Woodland and Esparto, find the self-stamping station near the quilt displays.
How to return your completed passport:
Return your stamped passport to any Yolo County Library branch or the Yolo County Office of Education by Monday, March 3rd to be entered into the prize drawing.
Return your stamped passport to any Yolo County Library branch or the Yolo County Office of Education by Monday, March 3rd to be entered into the prize drawing.
For more information, email Sandy Holman at info@cultureco-op.com.
Yolo County Quilt Display Sites – February 5-28, 2025
Yolo County Quilt Display Sites – February 5-28, 2025
Yolo County Quilt Display Sites – February 5-28, 2025
Each quilt display site will feature multiple quilts from Khristel Johnson's collection.
- Davis: Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 E 14th St., Davis, CA 95616
Hours: Mon 12-8 pm, Tue-Thu 9:30 am-8 pm, Fri-Sat 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1-5:30 pm - Esparto: Capay Valley Health & Community Center Lobby, 17340 Yolo Ave., Esparto, CA 95627
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 8 am-5 pm, Tue & Thu 8 am-7 pm - West Sacramento: Arthur F. Turner Community Library, 1212 Merkley Ave., West Sacramento, CA 95691
Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Tue-Thu 11 am-7 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-5:30 pm - Winters: Winters Community Library, 708 Railroad Ave., Winters CA 95694
Hours: Mon & Wed 8 am-6 pm, Tue & Thu 8 am-8 pm, Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat 1-5 pm - Woodland: Erwin Meier Administration Building Atrium (Lower Level), 625 Court St., Woodland, CA 95695
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
2025 Black History Month Planning Committee
2025 Black History Month Planning Committee
2025 Black History Month Planning Committee
Thank you to the following members of the Planning Committee: Sarah Bartlett, Crista Cannariato, Debbie Clifford, Naomi Davis, Sara Day-Murch, Viviana Dazo, Catherine Diaz, Isabel Duenas, Sandy Holman, Makhi Jones, Patrice Griffith, Jenna Harris, Katrina Laws-Ewald, Garth Lewis, Diana Lopez, Scott Love, Adriane Miles-Patterson, NJ Mvondo, Tessa Smith, and Anthony Volkar.
The planning committee would like to offer a special acknowledgment to Sandy Holmon for leading the planning committee and logistics for Black History Month.
2025 Event Sponsors
2025 Event Sponsors
2025 Event Sponsors
The planning committee would like to thank the agencies and organizations who sponsored and provided financial support for 2025 Yolo County Black History Month.
- Yolo County Office of Education
- Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Cultural Competence Committee
- City of Woodland
- Davis Joint Unified School District
- Esparto Unified School District
- Washington Unified School District
- Woodland Joint Unified School District
- Winters Joint Unified School District
