Such beautiful displays of the history and tenacity of the most tried group on this planet. After leaving this place the spirit I always feel is that no matter how hard Blacks/ African descendent were oppressed generation after generation country after country through innumerable tactics they always come back stronger, more loving (scars and all) for not just their culture but all of humanity!

Been in Oakland 46 yrs and had never been inside. It is an AMAZING place. Its a must see. Take your children. An emotional place with so much HISTORY!

Had the best time there. Truly an experience worth repeating. So much culture, richness, preserved history, and community to be absorbed. Absolutely the best stop on my vacation tour thus far.

Great place to learn about African American history and glad it represents Oakland families.

This is an Outstanding Community Resource! I recently visited the AAMLO on August 17, 2019 with my husband to hear Fredricka Newton (Huey Newtons wife) speak on the their life together. The presentation, atmosphere and discussions were all amazing and the evening left me feeling encouraged and uplifted. I was born and raised in Oakland, so I am incredibly grateful for this very precious community resource. I became a member that evening and I hope to volunteer in the near future. Thank you AAMLO!

Rate this place 5 stars even it’s small just because it’s clean and quiet. The staffs are friendly.

Beautiful place. Love the Saturday programming - don’t miss it!

Very educational. Being from Africa I always wanted to learn more about African American history. It was like a year course in an hour.

THIS IS NOT A CHILD FRIENDLY LOCATION. After an anti-racism class, a couple decided to visit the museum with their daughter and we joined them along with two other young children and their parents. While we found the exhibits amazing, the customer service was extremely rude. An employee came upstairs and chastised the group because she could hear the excited children downstairs. Later, they sent security to tell us to go downstairs to play.

The staff was very friendly and the knowledge that was shared was very insightful!

The staff was very friendly and the knowledge that they shared was very intriguing!

Its close to where I live. I dont like the ideal that they dont open until twelve oclock. Thats very inconvenient especially if you just need to make copies or just use the computer for a minute. That creates a line. They only have a few computers. Then you end up waiting again for that.

Excellent customer service and assistance if you need help! The Library of Choice!!! I only wish the hours were extended!! Thank you AAMLO

Tons of interesting information about black history in Oakland and California. Very kind staff! I will be returning!

I have been a constant supporter of this livrary loxation since i was a child. I majores in AA srudies because of this place. Wiah i could work here to be apart of all the history that comea throught this place. They have wonderful exhibuts and programs and plenty of resources especially documenting black communities in oakland.

Great place

Africa

G. R. E. A. T.

Why it is always closed?

Very nice, very nice exhibits and T O N S of history

Love It!!

Very informant! Love it!!!