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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

Four Rivers Cultural Center
Ontario, OR
Jan. 15, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2025

Letitia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
Tillamook, OR
Feb. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2025

Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years

Wilsonville Public Library
Wilsonville, OR
Feb. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2025

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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

Black History Quest: Season Three

New year, new Quests, new sponsor! Welcome back, Pionerds!  Black History Quest is back for Season 3! A little recap for the uninitiated: We at...

The Quest Continues: 2024 Wrapped

Hiya, it’s your host, Mariah! It’s the end of the year and of Season 2, so it’s a great time to see how far we’ve...

Merch! Black-owned Businesses on the Oregon Coast

We dropped some very special Oregon Black Pioneers merch! With generous support from The People’s Coast, OBP has created imaginative logos for four real Black-owned...

Black History Quest: How did Black Portland fight against Apartheid in South Africa?

Black History Quest, Season 3, episode 1! How did Black Portland fight against Apartheid in South Africa? Tune in Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 PM...

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