by caroljacobsen.org | Apr 22, 2026 | Art, Education, Paintings
1822-1913 Fearless Guide, Abolitionist, and Freedom Fighter Some people change history with speeches or laws. Harriet Tubman changed it by leading people out of slavery and into freedom, one dangerous journey at a time. Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist, Underground...
by caroljacobsen.org | Apr 22, 2026 | Art, Education, Paintings
1840-1895 Pioneer Scholar and Educator Long before most Americans were ready to imagine a Black woman earning a college degree, Mary Jane Patterson quietly did just that. Mary Jane Patterson was an educator, school leader, and scholar who became the first Black woman...
by caroljacobsen.org | Apr 17, 2026 | Art, Education, Paintings
A Meaningful Speaking Engagement Some evenings stay with you long after they are over. My recent speaking event in San Francisco was one of those evenings. It brought together a room full of thoughtful, accomplished women, and I left feeling grateful, encouraged, and...
by caroljacobsen.org | Apr 11, 2026 | Art, Education, Paintings
A Creative Day of Learning in Richmond One of the things I love most about this work is having the chance to share history with young people in a way that feels creative, personal, and fun. That is exactly what made my recent coloring party class at Nia Academy in...
by caroljacobsen.org | Mar 3, 2026 | Art, Education, Paintings
Location: Finley Center, 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Date and Time: March 28, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join Redwood Writers for a special free Author Launch event celebrating 18 local authors and their newly published books. This lively community event brings...
by caroljacobsen.org | Mar 3, 2026 | Art, Education, Paintings
Enterprising Entrepreneurs: 16 Women of Color and Accomplishment tells the powerful, often-overlooked stories of 15 Black women who saw a need, and built something lasting. This book tells the story of how these women used creativity, courage, and business skills to...
by caroljacobsen.org | Mar 3, 2026 | Art, Education
This is from the flyer about my talk on March 26, 2026 📍 New York Life, 425 Market Street, #1600, San Francisco, CA 94105 🗓️ Thursday, March 26 🕚 4:00 – 6:00 PM Register here. Enterprising Entrepreneurs
by caroljacobsen.org | Dec 2, 2025 | Art, Education, Paintings, Uncategorized
I just moved into a new studio, twice as large as my last one. Address Art Works Downtown, #9 1325 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA Address sound familiar? That’s because it’s next door to my prior studio. Stop by and visit. I’m open the second Friday...
by caroljacobsen.org | Oct 16, 2025 | Art, Paintings
1892–1950 In the deep South during the Jim Crow era, when opportunities for Black women were scarce, Lena Richard carved her own path, with a wooden spoon and unshakable determination. Born in New Orleans in 1892, Lena began cooking as a young girl, learning in the...
by caroljacobsen.org | Oct 5, 2025 | Art, Education, Paintings, Uncategorized
Our Coloring Book Party A Celebration of Art, History, and Community On September 26, I had the joy of hosting a Coloring Book Party as part of my current exhibition, Teaching Black History Through Art. The event brought together families, students, educators, and...
