Yvette Porter Moore (Genealogist-Author-Writer)

02/15/2025

Meet Hazel Scott: Jazz legend, screen star, and the first Black American to have her own TV show. “American Masters – The Disappearance of Miss Scott” premieres Fri Feb 21 at 9/8c.

02/15/2025

Finnie, who helped re-establish the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, maintains a lifelong dedication to sharing Black arts and culture. Plus, a graphic novel retelling of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Then, your weekend preview.

11/19/2024

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., the first Black President at Michigan State University and philanthropic figure, has died at age 98.

11/19/2024

My mother’s friend passed away on her birthdate. I am keeping Mrs Wharton, and so. In prayer. He was a good man.

Wharton guided the opening of 2 colleges and held a 'steadfast commitment to creating a ‘pluralistic university,' said MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz.

10/01/2024

I will have the unique opportunity to interview Vicki Morgan, the Steward of Harrison Serenity Ranch, about the life and times of Nathan Harrison; San Diego Counties first Black Homesteader, and at the same time contribute to this talk as we will hold a conversation. This will be our first time speaking to an audience off the mountain, as she regularly give tours of Nate Harrison's homestead. Hope you can make it..Please inbox me and let me know. When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 6pm
San Diego Central Library

09/17/2024

Come out for a Day of Service at Porter Elementary School. My father spent his whole life being of Service. "Service Above Self."
What a great way to do this than to help beautify both North & South Campuses. I am looking forward to it.

09/04/2024

The Coronado Community Rememberance Coalition went to Montgomery, AL in late June 2024. This is the article that was of our reflections from this trip. My recollections are in this article too.
https://issuu.com/coronadomagazine/docs/aa_-_comag_09-24/33

08/30/2024

I am completely devastated to learn of my friend J Eric Hereford's passing. I am praying for your lovely wife and your beautiful children and family.

Thank you for being a good friend, and mentor over the years, and being in my corner over the last 25 years. This one hurts!

08/24/2024

Happy Saturday Morning!!
Have a beautiful Day!

07/28/2024

In 1887, William Harrison came to San Bernardino. He also outfitted a rented building near Third and G streets as a house for his family.

07/28/2024

If you are walking around this weekend, check out our new banner exhibition, FLY BALL: Vintage Sports Snapshots of Black Athletes by Morgan & Marvin Smith. It runs through fall 2024 at St. Nicholas (134th and 139th Streets) and Jackie Robinson (Bradhurst and 145th) parks.

Identical twin brothers, Morgan and Marvin Smith actively documented Harlem during the mid–20th century. This outdoor banner exhibition highlights a brief survey of sports snapshots from the 1930s through the 1950s. From American Negro League baseball team players sliding into home plate to collegiate star-athlete footballers dodging tackles across the field, these photographs capture a pivotal era in American sports history. Produced in collaboration with Photoville.

https://ow.ly/sM4E50SLymS

07/17/2024

History with the Root Digger: Let Us Remeber, Lest We Forget.

Sgt. Jule Robinson of San Diego, died at 39 years old from a pnemonia on January 28, 1974.

He was a native of Donaldson, Arkansas and a Resident of San Diego since 1952. He had served in the Navy 1952-1956. He joined the San Diego City Police force on April 15, 1960, and became a sergeant on August 12, 1970.

He was a former assistant director of the Community Relations Division, where he received a commendation for "job interest and efficiency" for helping orgainze the department's first community relations storefront office.

He was a past president of the Ocean View Community Center and served on the boards of the Neighborhood Youth Corps, New Careers Southeast Chamber of Commerce, South East Lions Club, Crisis Center, Community Action Council, University of California Urban Coaliton Task Force, Any Boy Can Board and St. Stephens COGIC.

Sgt. Robinson held an Associate of Arts Degree from San Diego City College and was enrolled at San Diego State University as a Public Administration major.

Robinson is survived by his wife Billie, one son and two daughters.

He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. Division 11 Section 1