AFrican-American HIstory
These collections detail the African-American experience in Columbus from the early 1800s through the late 1900s.
- The African-American Experience in Columbus Blog - This blog features brief articles on African-American history in Columbus. Originally written for Black History Month in 2014, the posts have been recently updated.
- Shaping the Promised Land: The Great Migration Comes to Columbus, Ohio - An article examining the causes of the Great Migration (nationally), the extent of the color line in Ohio (statewide), and how African Americans in Columbus (locally) took a leading role in shaping the city to provide increased economic and political opportunities.
- The Desegregation of Columbus Schools - Resources for teaching about school desegregation in Columbus, including discussion panel audio clips, newspaper articles, and a monograph
Additional Resources (External Sites):
- African-American Settlements and Communities in Columbus, Ohio in 2014 - A report published by the Columbus Landmarks Foundation in 2014.
- Columbus African American Collection - From the Columbus Metropolitan Library, this collection includes newspapers, photos, pamphlets, directories, etc. on the history of African Americans in Columbus.