Andrew Jackson Beard invented the “Jenny Coupler” in 1897, a device which allowed train cars to hook themselves together when they are bumped into one another. The device saved the lives of many railroad workers, who originally had the dangerous job of hooking the moving cars together by hand.
6:30p.m.
Macy’s and EBONY and celebrate Black History
170 O’Farrell Street
http://www1.macys.com/store/event/index.ognc?action=detail&storeId=212&eventId=9743
Free Admission
The Civil Rights Struggle, African-American GIs and Germany
762 Fulton Street
http://www.aaacc.org/calendar.php?mo=2&yr=2011
(415) 922-2049
Free Admission
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica
428 Third Street
http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871
(415)495-3773
Free Admission
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica
428 Third Street
http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871
(415)495-3773
Free Admission
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Kickoff Celebration
City Hall
Free Admission
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m.
West African Dance Class
762 Fulton Street
http://www.aaacc.org/calendar.php?mo=2&yr=2011
(415)378-4413
Free Admission
6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate Black History Month at KQED
2601 Mariposa Street
415.553.3330
6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.pm.
Black Histoy Month Celebration
855 Battery Street
http://cbsblackhistorymonthcelebration2011.eventbrite.com/
Free Admission
6:00p.m–9:00p.m.
Caring for Your Family Workshop
2800 Third Street @24th
http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events
(415) 615-9945
Free Admission