New from Black Scranton
LIVE with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti
& Answering Questions from Scranton Locals
Black Scranton Project took root as simple research question that quickly blossomed into a long-term archival project and local heritage initiative.
We are dedicated to creating spaces that educate, unite, inspire, encourage, and bring awareness to Black history and the culture of the Scranton area. It is time we recognize the contributions of the Black residents —200 years of discounted history.
Black Business Directory
Let’s support local Black-owned and POC -owned businesses across Northeastern PA! Check out the growing list of businesses or tells your favs so we can all support them too!
Local News Archive
Newspaper clippings have afforded a glimpse into the Black Life as both a community and culture dating back to late 1880s. These excerpts collected for Local and Regional newspaper outlets courtesy of local and national archives such as Lackawanna Historical Society, Scranton, PA; Albright Memorial Library of Scranton, PA; Pennsylvania State Library, Harrisburg PA; and Newspapers.com
Support for Communities
Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the school to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning.
Contact
We want to hear from you!
Tell us what you’re thinking, drop us a line
Email
info@blackscranton.com
Phone
(570) 871-0539
