Though there’s no specific black neighborhood in the City of San Jose, there is definitely a home for the African American community: the African American Community Service Agency. Since its founding in 1978, this nonprofit on the edge of downtown San Jose has worked to preserve the dignity and culture of not only the black community, but to promote the full participation of all the underserved in Santa Clara County. Executive Director Milan Balinton told Connect the Bay: “we use our black love to help provide support for all.” For more information, visit sjaacsa.org
September 10, 2025
Connect the Bay: Alebrijes in San Jose
In time for Hispanic Heritage month, downtown San Jose’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park and surrounding area has been taken over by eight awesomely huge mythological beasts from the folk traditions of Mexico.