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Saturday, July 11, 2026

Mutiny at Port Chicago:
Black Resistance and Redemption

Step back in time and explore the pivotal story of the East Bay's Port Chicago Sailors at Mutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption at Oakland Museum of California.

This special event commemorates Oakland's officially-designated Port Chicago Remembrance Day, and features a screening of the 1999 film Mutiny, produced by Morgan Freeman, followed by an engaging panel discussion with historians and community leaders.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of film, dialogue, and historical insight, hosted in partnership with the Oakland Museum of California. This event is perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and families looking to connect with an important chapter in American history.

  • Screening of Mutiny (1999)
  • Panel Discussion with Historians
  • Presentation on Port Chicago Advocacy
  • Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Navy's Integration

Event Speakers

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Dayvee Sutton

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
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Cynthia Adams

President, Oakland NAACP
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Antwanisha Williamson

Chair, CA-Hi NAACP Armed Services & Veterans Affairs

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$10.00 Admission

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