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Preserving the History of Black Oregonians

Jump in to explore the extraordinary stories of Oregon’s Black history.

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Get to Know Us

Learn & Explore

Our stories, images, artifacts, and digital projects bring to life the 400+ year history of people of African descent in Oregon.

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See Our Exhibits

The Black Pioneers

Pendleton Public Library
Pendleton, OR
Oct. 5, 2024 – Nov. 5, 2024

Letitia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom

Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Walla Walla, WA
Sep. 9, 2024 – Dec. 12, 2024

Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years

Art Center East
La Grande, OR
Oct. 4, 2024 – Oct. 26, 2024

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For Educators

Bring Oregon’s Black history into your classroom with our lesson plans and other K-12 offerings.

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Hire Our Team

Oregon Black Pioneers is at your service. Book a speaker for Black History Month, Juneteenth, or year-round! We’re available to support events, exhibits, and research projects.

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News & Events

Two Geographic Features Renamed to Honor Black Oregonians

After a multi-year effort and several proposals by the Oregon Geographic Names Board, the U.S. Forest Service, and Oregon Black Pioneers, two geographic places in...

Where is Oregon Black Pioneers?

Oregon Black Pioneers is so much more than online history exhibits and digital projects. We offer talks, events, walking tours, presentations and living history opportunities...

A Black Preservation Symposium in Portland

Last month, Portland played host to a unique gathering of professionals sharing perspectives on how to preserve Black history, places, and memories. Expanding the Black...

Black History Spotlight – Cora Cox

The first Black resident of Linn County, Oregon was a woman then known only as Cora Ann. She was born into slavery in Virginia between...

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