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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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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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The Black Pioneers

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

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

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

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Online Exhibits

The Black Pioneers

The Black Pioneers

All Aboard! Railroading and Portland’s Black Community

All Aboard! Railroading and Portland’s Black Community

A Community on the Move

A Community on the Move

Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Right’s Years

Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Right’s Years

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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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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

November 25, 2024
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Our Year, by the Numbers

We all have our favorite year end traditions. Maybe yours include a crackling fireplace, pumpkin pie, or  a familiar sweater. One of my favorite activities...
Event date: November 29, 2024
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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...
November 7, 2024
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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...
Event date: November 19, 2024
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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...
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