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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

Merch! Black-owned Businesses on the Oregon Coast

On November 29, Black Friday, we’ll be dropping some very special Oregon Black Pioneers merch! With generous support from The People’s Coast, OBP has created...

Black History Spotlight – Columbus Sewell

Christopher Columbus Sewell was a miner and entrepreneur, and the patriarch of a successful Black family during Eastern Oregon’s gold rush years. Sewell was born...

Black History Quest: C.C.C. Enrollees in Southern Oregon

Black History Quest, Season 2, episode 6! What Happened to the Black C.C.C. Enrollees in Southern Oregon? Don’t miss the Season Finale of Black History...

The Quest Continues, Episode 4

Hey friends! It’s your host and fellow pionerd, Mariah Rocker, with the latest issue of The Quest Continues. It’s your go-to source for all BHQ...

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