Tag: black history in Alaska
Conclusion: Black History in Alaska at Century’s End
Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents....
Chapter 5: Civil Rights Under the Northern Lights
Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents....
Chapter 4: Statehood and the Cold War
This page features the entire reading of Chapter 4: Statehood and the Cold War, performed by Cal Williams.
Chapter 3: World Wars and a Changing Alaska
Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents....
Chapter 2: Black Life in the Gold Rush Era, read by Margo Bellamy
Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents. These recordings were made possible by the NAACP.
Chapter 1: Black Exploration and Arrival in the Icy Northwest, read by Rosalyn Wyche
Readings from the book “Black History in the Last Frontier”, written by Ian C. Hartman and performed by himself and other local Anchorage residents....
Hometown Alaska: Black history and education in Alaska
diversity in Alaska, and raise the standard for how we observe and celebrate black culture?
The introduction, written and read by Ian C. Hartman
This page features the full reading of the introduction, written and performed by Ian C. Hartman. You will also find an excerpt of the introduction that aired on KSKA on February 14th, 2022.
Alaska Black History: celebrating Blanche McSmith and Willard Bowman as early voices for justice
https://youtu.be/AZlmE9fhnfA
There is a long history of Black people coming to Alaska for a wide range of opportunities, working hard and making a name for...
Exploring the past and future of life in Alaska for Black residents
A lot of that diversity starts with the first people of the state but many people from other ethnicities came to Alaska for military or government service, to work in the oil industry, fisheries or for adventure. Black Alaskans fill roles in all these areas plus more.