Recently, actor and author Michael Fosberg donated 128 incredible art and coffee table books to our growing library. These books aren’t just about Black culture—they come from it, shaped by it, and passed through generations of one remarkable Black family.

Black Legacy Newspapers told the truth about who we were—our families, our communities, our genius. We now have a custom portal that gives public access to more than two million pages of Black newspaper archives.

The Obsidian Collection Archives has launched the print and digital version of our new Obsidian Magazine!

The Obsidian Collection Archives is thrilled to share that we were asked to host the theatrical release of an important documentary.

The Black National Convention of 1972 in Gary, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Black liberation movement in the United States.

In 2024, The Obsidian Collection is making an effort to represent a dynamic age range of the Black community.

In 1973, four African American photographers created their own gallery presentation at the SSCAC...

We're constantly perfecting the ways we are sharing our narrative. The upcoming months will include many more stories.

The Journey to creating authentic Black Curriculum for Academic Study. The final blog in this London series is perhaps the biggest part...

Artificial Intelligence is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence,...

The Obsidian Collection is committed to digitizing Black history around the world. Our first collaborative efforts outside of the states...

Congratulations to our 2022 Black Creators Collaborative Writing Competition winner, Ava Fields! Ava is a ghostwriter, horror advocate,...

I used to listen to TED Talks on Tuesdays. It was my way to get snippets of good information on good topics in short form. My goal was to...

If you are flying American Airlines in the continental U.S. this summer, then check us out when watching the screen. We’re one of their...

In the shutter of one’s camera flash does one truly know they are cementing history? Taking a moment in time and tethering it to the...

Studying in London was one of the most eye opening experiences for me. Not only was it my first time in London, but in Europe! I had no...

Museums like the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) are the reason The Obsidian Center exists. Our purpose is to make the...

Announcing to the world, The Obsidian Collection Archives are coming! Becoming one of Forbes 50 Women over 50 continues to be a...

In 1938, the Kelly Brothers ran a policy wheel from the coach house we just purchased last April. We will be opening Obsidian House and...

The Obsidian Collection Archives enters the world of NFTs with its first collection of rare photos of MLK's visit to Chicago in 1966.