Angela Ford

Charles "Chuck" Bowen, a legendary Chicago political power broker and Obsidian founding board member, has passed away at 92. Read his remarkable story and why we must record our Elders.

Obsidian Magazine Volume 2 is here. We are still telling our stories, preserving Black history, reclaiming our narrative, and expanding globally. Order your copy today.

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.