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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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See Our Exhibits

The Black Pioneers

Champoeg State Park (St. Paul)
Feb. 1 – May 31

Letitia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom

Eastern Oregon University (Pendleton)
Feb. 10 – Apr. 10

Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years

Western Oregon University (Monmouth)
Feb. 10 – Apr. 10

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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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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: May 22, 2024
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Black History Quest: Oregon’s Infamous Poll Tax

Black History Quest, Season 2, episode 3!  In 1862, Oregon levied a poll tax on “each and every negro, Chinaman, Kanaka and mulatto” in the...
April 24, 2024
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The Quest Continues!

Black History Quest continues! Hello, fellow Pionerds! It’s your host, Mariah, coming at you between shows to share more details about our most recent history...
April 3, 2024
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Ashland from Sundown to Sunrise

Oregon Black Pioneers’ Public Programs & Exhibits Manager Mariah Rocker was invited to speak at the Ashland Sunrise Project speaker series, where she presented Uncovering...
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