Black History Month Archives - Ohio History Connection

December 30, 2024

Black History Month Webinar: “There’s an App for That!” Using Technology in Family History Research

Using technology is an everyday part of our lives. Participants will learn when and how to use technology in their family history research. We'll include tips on how to keep family memories safe and how to build a spending plan to support your research work. Presented by: Cecelia McFadden, Family Legacy Coach and Black Genealogy […]

December 30, 2024

Black History Month Webinar: “I’m the Family Historian—Now What?”

Planning a Family Reunion or compiling a family history can be rewarding and daunting at the same time. This webinar presented by the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center will show you how to create a step-by-step plan to explore your family legacy using online and offline resources. Presented by Cecelia McFadden, Family Legacy Coach […]

February 21, 2024

Tice Davids: The Origins of the Underground Railroad Name

By Valerie Boyer, School and Inclusive Community Programs Coordinator The commonly held notion of the Underground Railroad is that it was a network of people, places and secret routes that spirited southern slaves from captivity to freedom. We can surmise from the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, that enslaved folx were already making their escape […]

February 14, 2024

Charles W. Follis: Changing the Game

By Valerie Boyer, School and Inclusive Community Programs Coordinator Charles W. Follis was born on February 3, 1879, to James Henry and Catherine Matilda Anderson Follis in Cloverdale, Virginia as the 3rd of 7 children. In 1885, the family moved to Wooster, Ohio. Follis entered Wooster College, in 1901, however, he chose to play football for the amateur Wooster […]

February 9, 2024

Ohio’s Black Artists: A History of a Trailblazing Museum and Resources to Engage Students Today

The 2024 theme of Black History Month in the United States is “African Americans and the Arts,” and, in that spirit, this month’s Resource Roundup discusses the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center’s (NAAMCC) influence on the art world. Be sure to read on for resources on teaching art in the classroom and a list […]

October 18, 2023

Not Your Grandmother’s Black History Lecture Series “Who needs Black History Month?” Webinar

Is Black History Month still necessary? Relevant, even? This conversation compels a reconsideration of the historical experiences and contemporary legacies associated with being Black in America. Join us online for a lively webinar that will bring a fresh perspective on the value of Black History Month, and why Black History happens 365 days a year! […]