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![The top panel of a new mural for Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens depicts the origins of the historic Black church.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mt-Zion-mural-top-e1718749577161-900x422.png)
A new mural at Mount Zion Baptist Church honors Black history in Athens
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In honor of Black history in Athens, a mural depicting the origins of the historic Mount Zion Church is temporarily replacing the church’s rose window. … Read More
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The Underground Railroad in Ohio
The public is invited to a Summer Lecture series event hosted by the Ross County Historical Society. Author and native Ohioan Kathy Schulz will be reading from her new book,… Read More
![An image of the flyer for the Mount Zion Baptist Church's "It Takes a Village" meeting.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image_123650291-900x422.jpg)
Mount Zion Black Cultural Center Annual Meeting
The Mount Zion Black Cultural Center will be holding its annual meeting on March 17, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Arts West in Athens, Ohio. The meeting… Read More
![A wide shot showcases the architectural beauty of the historical Mount Zion Baptist Church. A truck is seen in front, with three pews from the church.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-of-1-20-Large-e1702589123172-900x422.jpeg)
The Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens receives two grants to help preserve its history
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society has received $25,000 to support preservation efforts at the historic church in Athens. One grant for $10,000 from the… Read More
![A flyer for a presentation about the Underground Railroad in Appalachia.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/urr-talk-2023-900x422.png)
The Underground Railroad in Appalachian Ohio
Our 2023 Fall Lecture Series starts off with a presentation by Dr. Andrew Feight on the Underground Railroad. Dr. Feight will discuss the central role of African American settlements and… Read More
![A postcard advertising the Southeast Ohio History Center's upcoming program to be presented by Scott Britton](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/But-Not-for-MY-Children-The-Holland-Brothers-Remarkable-Journey-from-Enslavement-by-Scott-Britton-at-the-History-Center-on-Thursday-September-28th-at-530pm-900x422.jpg)
But Not for MY Children: The Holland Brothers’ Remarkable Journey from Enslavement
The Southeast Ohio History Center and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society are cosponsoring the program, But Not for MY Children: The Holland Brothers’ Remarkable Journey from Enslavement by Scott Britton at the… Read More
![An image promoting the Southeast Ohio History Center's upcoming Lyceum Lunch series featuring speaker Victoria Smalls.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lyceum-Series-speaker-900x422.jpg)
Lyceum Lunch: Victoria Smalls
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a National Heritage Area and it was established by the U.S. Congress to recognize the unique culture of the Gullah Geechee people who… Read More
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Photo Gallery: Mount Zion Baptist Church sells its pews to fund renovations and its transformation into a community hub
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Mount Zion Baptist Church is parting with a piece of its past to help fund its future. Steven Livingston, who runs Livingston Historic Furniture of San… Read More
![The Andrew Jackson Davidson Club from Athens Middle School showcasing their activities to festival visitors](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Untitled-1-of-1-14-Large-1-e1687369684750-900x422.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: Ohio University celebrates Juneteenth
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University commemorated Juneteenth with a Black history Tour and a festival. A diverse group of community members gathered Saturday at the Baker University Center, eager… Read More
![A young boy walks past a painting depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a Juneteenth celebration in Los Angeles in 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ap20171727050509_custom-5421682442bce7171b9944c42238b44b3f01c4f7-scaled-e1687196157809-900x422.jpg)
Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness
By: Alana Wise | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth this weekend, the third year since the holiday was given federal status by President Biden in 2021. The date commemorates the fall… Read More
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Juneteenth Community Celebration 2022!
Black History Walking Tour of Uptown Athens Time: 10:00 a.m. | Location: Meet at Baker Center, 4th Floor Start your Juneteenth by joining us for a walking tour of local… Read More
![Six people model fashion from the new Ralph Lauren line highlighting historically Black](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/j000003_5013_02_custom-609c4dec0e33c489c558e044a91e520222df2346-scaled-e1647535856858-900x422.jpg)
New Ralph Lauren collection explores collegiate style on historically Black campuses
By: Neda Ulaby | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A young woman in a powder blue sweater glances up dreamily from a book she’s perusing on a pristine campus lawn. Four impossibly strong-jawed college men… Read More
![Carter G. Woodson delivers a talk on television](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Carter-G-Woodson-reel-2-e1646338572763-900x422.png)
The Appalachian legacy of Carter G. Woodson, ‘father of Black History Month’
By: Curtis Tate | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Ohio Valley ReSource · Carter G. Woodson’s Appalachian legacy HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (OVR) — Carter G. Woodson was one of the first people to seriously study and document the history… Read More
![Doctor Tee Ford-Ahmed poses for a portrait next to the stain-glass window inside of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church that has since become the symbol for the church, in Athens, Ohio, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/072121_DoctorTee_0001-scaled-e1627059895381-900x422.jpg)
Historic Black Church Receives Grant To Begin Major Renovation Project
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens is one of 40 historic sites in America to receive part of a $3 million grant that will help preserve African… Read More
![Front of the John Gee Black Historical Center building with American Flag blowing in front of it.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/JOHNGEE-e1626206769957-900x422.jpg)
Black Historical Center in Gallipolis Receives Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Grant
By: Destiniee Jaram
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 150 year story of segregation, perseverance and preservation resides in Gallia County thanks to a group working to preserve local Black history. The walls of… Read More
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Nationally known artist in residency in Nelsonville
Paper Circle Press Release, July 8, 2021 Event Contact: Scout B Ery (she/her), shop.papercircle@gmail.com; (740) 331-1893; papercircle.org Event Date: July 26 through 30, 2021 Event Location: Paper Circle, 35 W…. Read More
![People around Mt. Zion Baptist Church](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Juneteenth-Mt-Zion-church-e1624377367311-900x422.jpg)
Athens Celebrates First Juneteenth As A National Holiday
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People in Athens gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were emancipated over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth… Read More
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Ohio’s Only Black Elected Prosecutor Prepares To Take Office
By: Debbie Holmes | WOSU
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STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOSU) — In January, Stark County will have its first-ever Black elected prosecutor. Republican Kyle Stone, 37, will also be the only Black county prosecutor in the… Read More