KQED Heritage Months

American Indian Heritage Month
Photo of (front row l. to r.) Edgar Santiago, Javen Thompson, Emiliano Antone, and Lukas Aguilar; (at back) Pierre American Bear-Halsey. Credit: Welland Lau.

KQED celebrates the diversity of our community with a special lineup of programs during these months.

American Indian Heritage Month Event

We are honored to be partnering with The San Francisco Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Friendship House Association of American Indians, Native American AIDS Project and Native American Health Center to celebrate the rich culture of the American Indian community. Please join us on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 5pm-7:30pm at the San Francisco City Hall Rotunda for dancing, drumming and a special awards ceremony where we will honor local heroes doing outstanding work in the American Indian community.

Nominate a 2010 Bay Area Unsung Hero for Black History Month

February is Black History Month and KQED is seeking nominations for unsung Bay Area Local Heroes. We are interested in individuals who have demonstrated leadership and a strong commitment to community service. Please submit Black History Month Bay Area Local Hero nomination forms by Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

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