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
Connect the Bay: Ujima
Ujima Adult and Family Services has been providing mental health services to Santa Clara County’s African community for more than 30 years with culturally relevant approaches that foster health, resiliency and healing
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