History on Tap – Vancouver’s First Black Families

The Clark County Historical Museum presents “History on Tap – Vancouver’s First Black Families” with historian Melissa Williams at 7 p.m. May 13 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Williams, policy associate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for
the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, will explore the African American experience in Vancouver from 1940 to 1960. Attendees will learn about the Black communities during World War II, the systemic challenges many families faced after the war and the enduring legacies left by Vancouver’s first Black residents. Admission is free for museum members, $5 for the general public or $10 at the door. Get tickets at www.kigginstheatre.com.