History
Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
How Did This Rural Town Become a Stop On the Chitlin’ Circuit?
In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.
How Did This Rural Town Become a Stop On the Chitlin’ Circuit?
Season 1 Episode 2 | 10m 49s | CC
So many towns across America created for and by Black Americans have vanished, but a few survive. How did Hobson City, Alabama—a small, rural town—survive 125 years and become a notable stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit? This episode explores one town's fight for independence from Jim Crow to today.
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Owl Club exhibit spotlights Black excellence amid national efforts to censor Black history
The “Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence” exhibit at History Colorado runs through April 11.
