Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection
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The Pyramid Club: 1937–2035 exhibition at Temple Contemporary reimagines this integrated Black cultural institution.
September 12, 2025
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Temple University announced that the papers of W. Wilson Goode Sr., Philadelphia’s first Black mayor, will be preserved in the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.
September 5, 2025
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The Blockson Afro-American Collection presented a series of interviews with community members sharing the rich history of living in North Philly.
August 1, 2025
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Join Temple for a powerful and uplifting celebration of Juneteenth with in-person events on Main Campus.
June 12, 2025
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The Philadelphia Black Music Archive highlights the city’s Black musicians, vocalists, songwriters, producers, record labels and venues
June 12, 2025
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The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection highlights some of its rarest items.
February 4, 2025
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Temple University marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.
December 12, 2024
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The curator of Temple’s prestigious Blockson Collection will be recognized by the university.
March 22, 2024
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Charles L. Blockson, curator of Temple’s prestigious Blockson Collection, has passed away.
June 21, 2023
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Faculty and staff share a variety of ways to celebrate Juneteenth.
June 15, 2023
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The exhibition features photography acquired by Temple University’s Blockson Collection from notable Philadelphia-area photographer John W. Mosley.
July 27, 2022