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Want to learn about Oregon’s Black history? We’ve got you covered! Meet some of the people, places, objects, and stories that make up the Black Oregonian experience right here. Explore all of our projects below!
Education
This unit investigates how Black pioneers contributed to the development of the communities, trades, and culture of early Oregon.
This unit investigates how Black Oregonians in the 19th century experienced and challenged Oregon's anti-Black laws.
This unit investigates how Black Oregonians used their collective power to make change occur during the Civil Rights era of the 1950s-1980s.
History Maps
Explore our interactive maps to discover the places in Oregon where Black history was made.
Publications
Oregon Black Pioneers has books for sale, including the new edition of the landmark 1980 publication, A Peculiar Paradise: A History of Blacks in Oregon, 1788-1940 by Elizabeth McLagan. Purchase your copy today!
Attention Teachers:
Did you know Oregon Black Pioneers has free lesson plans? Visit our For Educators page to learn more.