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Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection

The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection celebrates 40 years of preserving African American cultural heritage
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Temple University marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.
December 12, 2024
Charles L. Blockson pictured.
Historian Charles L. Blockson to be honored posthumously with degree
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The curator of Temple’s prestigious Blockson Collection will be recognized by the university.
March 22, 2024
Charles L. Blockson pictured.
Remembering Charles L. Blockson
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Charles L. Blockson, curator of Temple’s prestigious Blockson Collection, has passed away.
June 21, 2023
Image of a Juneteenth graphic.
What to read, watch, see and do for Juneteenth
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Faculty and staff share a variety of ways to celebrate Juneteenth.
June 15, 2023
Image of the newest exhibition on Chicken Bone Beach at the Charles Library.
Charles Library’s newest exhibition celebrates Atlantic City’s historic Chicken Bone Beach
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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