Experience Missing Pieces
On Wednesday, February 26, we proudly unveiled the Missing Pieces historic digital archive at the History Center in Balboa Park. This groundbreaking collection honors the contributions and resilience of San Diego’s African American community.
Explore the latest additions and discover the rich stories being preserved. There’s still time to contribute—help us fill in the missing pieces with your lived experiences of life in San Diego!
The Missing Pieces Project is a partnership between the San Diego History Center and the San Diego County Black Chamber of Commerce.
Rap Diego
Curated by Parker Edison
"Rap Diego" reveals the untold story of San Diego's underground rap scene, a pivotal music moment that launched numerous artists into the mainstream and shaped music culture. Presented in four acts, this narrative features insights from key figures who experienced it firsthand. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear previously unheard early music and performances, showcasing the rich history of San Diego's Rap and Hip Hop scene. "Rap Diego" is an original podcast by Parker Edison and KPBS.
Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage is an ongoing project of the San Diego History Center. More than a single exhibition, this initiative spans SDHC's physical and digital spaces to be shared and studied by future generations. Celebrate began in 2020 and was folded into the larger Missing Pieces Project in February 2024. Missing Pieces is a partnership between San Diego History Center and San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce.