From the Hill and Beyond #6 by Malik Seneferu is on display at the San Francisco Public Library as part of its celebration of Black History Month. Image courtesy of SFPL
The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is spearheading a string of activities to honor Black History Month this February and beyond.
Driving the news: SFPL's 2025 celebration is centered around Bayview native and self-taught artist Malik Seneferu, whose exhibition is on view at the African American Center in the Main Library through April 20.
Zoom in: Titled "Malik Seneferu: A Retrospective," his exhibition showcases a diverse portfolio, ranging from a legacy series that honors Black elders to reproductions of original artworks.
"From the Hill and Beyond #6," pictured above, pays homage to his grandmother and other women ancestors who farmed and cultivated life through soil.
A night of painting while listening to poetry by Nikki Giovanni at the Noe Valley/Sally Brunn branch, also tomorrow.
A concert performed by local musician Keenan Webster, featuring traditional instruments of the Mandinka and the Mande-speaking people of West Africa, at the Golden Gate Valley branch on Saturday.
A tour through San Francisco's rich Black history at the Main Library next Wednesday.
