1886

The Colored Voters Political Club is established

The Colored Voters Political Club was the first Black political club in San Diego. Between 1885 and 1990, San Diegos Black population rose dramatically, though it was still less than 1 percent of the population. With this increase in numbers, Black San Diegans came together to form groups in which they could share and express themselves in ways which were not permitted in a predominately White setting.

For more information on Black history in San Diego and to participate in Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage at the San Diego History Center, go to sandiegohistory.org/exhibition/celebratesd_blackhistoryheritage.

In honor of Black History Month, the Union-Tribune has partnered with the San Diego History Center to present items each day in February on local Black history.

1926 - Negro History Week originated by Carter G. Woodson is observed for the first time.

Source: Alice Tyler Milton, Lawson State Comunity College; for more information: blackhistorysalute.com

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Black History and Heritage - The San Diego Union-Tribune