Open Library

The African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) is thrilled to announce this month’s AACSA Family Resource Center (FRC) Open Library program, featuring Kristi Williams, founder of Black History Saturdays! Kristi Williams is a community activist, historian, and advocate for racial justice and cultural preservation. A descendant of survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Creek Freedmen, Kristi draws on her rich ancestral heritage to champion equity, historical truth, and accountability. Highlights about Kristi: - Founder of Black History Saturdays, a program fighting the erasure of Black history in schools - National Geographic Explorer & 2024 Wayfinder Award recipient - Member of the 1921 Tulsa Mass Graves Oversight Committee and Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce Following Open Library, Kristi will lead a powerful workshop: “Teaching Truth in a Time of Erasure: Why Black History Matters.” Date: September 13, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am - Read-In to the children! 11:00am - 12:00pm - Black History Saturday Workshop for all community members, educators, teachers, students, elected officials and more! Location: African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) 304 N. 6th San Jose, CA 95112 Registration link here: https://bit.ly/3XwISp4 Join us for a day of learning, empowerment, and community support!