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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

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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

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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

May 1, 2024
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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...
Event date: September 21, 2024
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Black History Walking Tours – Oregon City!

Oregon Black Pioneers’ 2024 walking tour series concludes with a tour of historic Oregon City! Led by OBP Public Programs & Exhibits Manager Mariah Rocker,...
Event date: September 14, 2024
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Black Preservation Symposium

Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon How are Black historic sites being preserved in Oregon? How can storytelling and digital media support historic preservation?...
Event date: September 25, 2024
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Black History Quest: The Green Book in Oregon

Black History Quest, Season 2, episode 5!  BHQ is back, Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00 PM! Host Mariah Rocker welcomes this month’s History Investigator, the...
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