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From The San Francisco Chronicle: In an almost inconspicuous building on the corner of Martin Luther King and 14th Street in downtown Oakland, lies an often overlooked gem - the African American Museum and Library of Oakland, or AAMLO.
Along with art installations AAMLO also has an in depth archive of Oakland's African American history. The archives serve as a research center of African-American history for schools, educators, researchers, Ph.D. students and anyone with an interest in Oakland's history. It is mostly collections of books, photos and oral history from early black pioneers going back as far as the Spanish Inquisition. Also to be found are stories, documentaries and even music from Oakland's early residents and families.
Learn more about this museum and how you can support their efforts at The San Francisco Chronicle