Experience Missing Pieces
Join us on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:30 PM at the History Center in Balboa Park to honor Black History Month and celebrate the launch of this historic exhibit. The evening will feature:
- The unveiling of the digital exhibit, including how residents can contribute their artifacts, images, and stories.
- Our inspiring Panel of Legends, sharing powerful narratives spanning decades of African American history in San Diego.
- Tastes of San Diego soul food.
Please note: Due to the interest in this exhibition, RSVPs are required as space is limited. The event is free.
We look forward to sharing this vital milestone with you!
Missing Pieces Project is a partnership between the San Diego History Center and 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.