Black History Month
Celebrate and reflect upon the contributions of Black Americans to the world of sports, art, culture, science and more. This February, honor the individuals and organizations who paved the way.
Black History Month Stories
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Negro Leagues Baseball
Celebrate baseball’s pioneers with our collection benefitting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Negro Leagues Baseball
Ohio
Celebrating the rich tradition of Black excellence in the Buckeye State.
Black Ohio
The Black Fives
Celebrate basketball’s pioneers with our collection benefitting the The Black Fives Foundation.
The Black Fives
New York Rens
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Short's Cafe 5
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Jesse Owens
One of the most influential athletes of all time, he stood up to hate and shattered world records.
Jesse Owens
Jackie Robinson
Breaking the color barrier was only the beginning: rep #42’s legendary legacy in baseball and civil rights.
Jackie Robinson
My Brother’s Keeper
An Ohio organization dedicated to improving outcomes for boys and young men of color.
My Brother's Keeper
Bessie Coleman
Take to the skies with an aviatrix extraordinaire and the first Black woman to hold a pilot’s license.
Bessie Coleman
Black Baseball Pioneers
The legends who changed the game forever in both the Negro Leagues and the Majors.
Black Baseball Pioneers
King Arts Complex
Columbus’s very own arts center dedicated to honoring the vast and significant contributions of African-Americans to culture and history.
King Arts Complex
