Welcome to Menlo Park Black History info page

Menlo Park, California Continues to Make the Dream A Reality

Featuring: Former Mayor Cecilia Taylor, Dorsey Nunn, Natalya Jones, Troy Goodwin, Debra Smith Brown, Jerry Bloodsaw, Richard Stamper, Beatrice Trotter, Harry Bims and Deborah Jordan.

Our Stories Matter: The residents of Menlo Park, CA share their truths through Oral History

Former Mayor in 2020 - Cecilia Taylor

Natalya Jones

Troy Goodwin

Debra Smith Brown

Richard Stamper

Harry Bims

Deborah Jordan

Jerry Bloodsaw

Beatrice Trotter

Warren C. Hyman



Myrtis Silas


Juanita Croft


Beatrice Waller