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Black History Quest: Cleo Kelly and Prohibition in Central Oregon Who was Cleo Kelly and how did prohibition shape her life in Central Oregon? Join BHQ host Mariah Rocker as she welcomes LeeAnn O'Neill, Principal of Allyship in Action. They’ll explore Cleo's life and her experience navigating the challenges and opportunities of prohibition-era Oregon.

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Oregon Black HistorySnap Shot - Union Station You’re probably familiar with the iconic Go By Train sign at the top of Union Station, in Portland. But did you know that this railroad station is deeply connected to Oregon’s Black history? Black workers were the backbone of this transportation hub for decades, and the city’s early Black community

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York Fest In October 2025 Oregon Black Pioneers hosted York Fest, a nine day festival honoring York, in partnership with several other Portland-area organizations. Hundreds of people came together to celebrate and recognize York as Portland's first Black ancestor. We’re honored to have brought this event to

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York Fest In October 2025 Oregon Black Pioneers hosted York Fest, a nine day festival honoring York, in partnership with several other Portland-area organizations. Hundreds of people came together to celebrate and recognize York as Portland's first Black ancestor. We’re honored to have brought this event to

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - John Mathews Did you know there's an Oregon town named by a Black man? Welcome to Eagle Point! This small community was given its name by John Dudley Mathews, a formerly enslaved man who successfully led a small wagon train of Black and White families to Oregon. Mariah Rocker has more in this Oregon Black Histor

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - George Fletcher Have you heard about the Black cowboy from Oregon in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame? Let Mariah Rocker introduce you to George Fletcher, one of Oregon’s most celebrated cowboys and rodeo performers, in this Oregon Black History Snap Shot!

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - Jacksonville Black Owned Business You wouldn’t guess that this storefront once housed three pioneering Black-owned businesses, but around 1860 they were part of Jacksonville’s thriving downtown. This site serves as a testament to the vibrant Black history woven into the fabric of the town, even if it’s not immediately visible today

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - Letitia Carson In the mid 1800s, this land was owned by a Black woman named Letitia Carson. She came to Oregon in 1845, and settled near Corvallis. After President Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, and even though Black citizenship wouldn’t be affirmed until 1868, somehow Letitia was able to apply. Explore more wi

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3 months ago

Black History Quest: The Shoreys in Hammond In the 1910s, Capt. William Shorey and his family were prominent members of Oakland, California's Black upper class. But in the 1920 census, his wife (now a widow) and their children were living in the tiny town of Hammond, Oregon. How did they end up there? Listen in to find out! Oregon Black Pione

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - Flowers Cottages This… is not a charming beachside cottage! Behind a pet store on 14th street and Highway 101 in Lincoln City once stood an early Black-owned vacation rental property. Zachary Stocks is here with an Oregon Black History Snap Shot, and a reminder that Black history is everywhere, even if we can’t alw

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Black History Quest: Black C.C.C. Enrollees in Southern Oregon What Happened to the Black C.C.C. Enrollees in Southern Oregon? Host Mariah Rocker and archaeologist and historian Jeff LaLande shine a light on the experience of African-American members of the New Deal’s Civilian Conservation Corps — which had begun as a racially integrated employment program for

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - DeNorval Unthank Jr. Have you passed by this building before? It’s the Lane County Public Service building in downtown Eugene, which is connected to the Lane County Courthouse. Both buildings were designed in the late 1970s by Unthank Seder and Poticha, the firm co-founded by one of Oregon’s most celebrated architects,

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - Louis Southworth Look who Zachary found at the Alsea Bay Interpretive Center! Louis Southworth was enslaved when he was brought to Oregon, but he earned enough money playing the fiddle to eventually purchase his own freedom. Louis is one of Walport’s most famous local residents, with a statue, a road, and soon, a

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - York, Part 1 Do you know York? York was the only African American member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Although he was enslaved by William Clark, York experienced an uncommon amount of freedom while in the Oregon Country. York proved that he was just as capable as any of the Expedition’s white explorers.

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - Jacksonville Church This may not be a historically Black church, but it does have Black history! Standing outside this beautiful church in Jacksonville, Oregon today, you wouldn’t expect that it was once the center of a heated debate. This piece of history serves as a reminder of the bold contributions of Black indivi

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - Hiram Gorman This grave marker in Salem’s Pioneer Cemetery celebrates the legacy of Hiram Gorman, one of the town’s early Black residents. Hiram was born around 1835 in Missouri, the youngest child of Hannah Gorman; when their enslaver moved out West, he brought Hannah and her young daughter, Eliza, with him, bu

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Black History Quest: What is John Brown’s Deschutes County story—and what do we do with it? What is John Brown’s Deschutes County story—and what do we do with it? Host Mariah Rocker welcomes History Investigators Sevilla, Ander, and Chloe Rhoads, and Brad Lemmon to tackle our Big Question. oregonblackpioneers.org/donate/ Music: Black Pioneers by luvjonezmusic.com

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - York Part 2 The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Omaha invited Oregon Black Pioneers to join other Black leaders and outdoor educators for an excursion following in York’s footsteps. The trip began in Great Falls, home to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. From there, we headed east to begin a 5

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Black History Quest: Oregon’s Infamous Poll Tax CONTENT WARNING: This program includes readings of legislation, articles, and documents from the 1800s. Racist language was common and abundant, and is read here as an illustration of the rampant racism of the day, and what people of color were regularly facing. Please watch with care. In 1862, Ore

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Black History Quest: Martha Anderson's Advocacy Why did Portland nurse, author, and hotel owner Martha Anderson file a lawsuit against Radio Corporation of America in the 1970s? Our History Investigator, Dr. Ramycia McGhee, will delve into this question, and highlight Martha’s unique life story. Dr. McGhee is a city councilor, scholar, and profes

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Black History Quest: The Green Book in Oregon CONTENT WARNING: This program includes readings of historical articles and documents. Racist language was common and abundant, and is read here as an illustration of the rampant racism of the day, and what people of color were regularly facing. Please watch with care. What can be learned by compari

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We are Oregon Black Pioneers Allow us to introduce ourselves! We are Oregon Black Pioneers. Our mission is to research, recognize, and commemorate the history and heritage of African Americans in Oregon. oregonblackpioneers.org facebook.com/OregonBlackPioneers instagram.com/oregonblackpioneers video by Devin Boss/North East

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Black History Quest: The Anti-Apartheid Movement in Portland How did Black Portland fight against Apartheid in South Africa? Host Mariah Rocker welcomes historian, scholar, author, and professor, Dr. Carmen P. Thompson to explore the remarkable success of Portland's Anti-Apartheid Movement of the 1980s which included activists, organizers, and everyday citize

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Black History Quest: OAC's Black Students in the 1920s: The Influence of Beatrice Morrow Cannady Host Mariah Rocker welcomes guest History Investigator Larry Landis to tackle the Big Question: How did Beatrice Morrow Cannady influence OAC's (now Oregon State University) Black Students in the '20s? Music: Black Pioneers by luvjonezmusic.com

Black History Quest: OAC's Black Students in the 1920s: The Influence of Beatrice Morrow Cannady #oregon #oregonhistory #blackoregonhistory #PortlandOregon #portlandhistory #blackhistory #americanhistory #ushistory #blackamericanhistory

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - John Mathews Did you know there's an Oregon town named by a Black man? Welcome to Eagle Point! This small community was given its name by John Dudley Mathews, a formerly enslaved man who successfully led a small wagon train of Black and White families to Oregon. Mariah Rocker has more in this Oregon Black Histor

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4 months ago

Oregon Black History Snap Shot - John Mathews Did you know there's an Oregon town named by a Black man? Welcome to Eagle Point! This small community was given its name by John Dudley Mathews, a formerly enslaved man who successfully led a small wagon train of Black and White families to Oregon. Mariah Rocker has more in this Oregon Black Histor

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Black History Quest: OAC's Black Students in the 1920s: The Influence of Beatrice Morrow Cannady Host Mariah Rocker welcomes guest History Investigator Larry Landis to tackle the Big Question: How did Beatrice Morrow Cannady influence OAC's (now Oregon State University) Black Students in the '20s? Music: Black Pioneers by luvjonezmusic.com

Black History Quest: OAC's Black Students in the 1920s: The Influence of Beatrice Morrow Cannady #oregon #oregonhistory #blackoregonhistory #PortlandOregon #portlandhistory #blackhistory #americanhistory #ushistory #blackamericanhistory

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4 months ago

Oregon Black History Snap Shot - George Fletcher Have you heard about the Black cowboy from Oregon in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame? Let Mariah Rocker introduce you to George Fletcher, one of Oregon’s most celebrated cowboys and rodeo performers, in this Oregon Black History Snap Shot!

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Black History Quest: The Anti-Apartheid Movement in Portland How did Black Portland fight against Apartheid in South Africa? Host Mariah Rocker welcomes historian, scholar, author, and professor, Dr. Carmen P. Thompson to explore the remarkable success of Portland's Anti-Apartheid Movement of the 1980s which included activists, organizers, and everyday citize

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Oregon Black History Snap Shot - Jacksonville Black Owned Business You wouldn’t guess that this storefront once housed three pioneering Black-owned businesses, but around 1860 they were part of Jacksonville’s thriving downtown. This site serves as a testament to the vibrant Black history woven into the fabric of the town, even if it’s not immediately visible today

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