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The New Obsidian Magazine
The Obsidian Collection Archives has launched the print and digital version of our new Obsidian Magazine!
Angela Ford
Jan 252 min read
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Obsidian at the Movies!
The Obsidian Collection Archives is thrilled to share that we were asked to host the theatrical release of an important documentary.
Angela Ford
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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The BLACK National Convention of 1972
The Black National Convention of 1972 in Gary, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Black liberation movement in the United States.
Angela Ford
Aug 12, 20244 min read
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Obsidian's Next Move with The Next Gen
In 2024, The Obsidian Collection is making an effort to represent a dynamic age range of the Black community.
Sam Thousand
May 20, 20243 min read
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50 Years Later, Still Through Eyes of Blackness
In 1973, four African American photographers created their own gallery presentation at the SSCAC...
Angela Ford
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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Blogs, Podcasts & BLACK PAPERS
We're constantly perfecting the ways we are sharing our narrative. The upcoming months will include many more stories.
Angela Ford
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Obsidian in London and Education (Part 3)
The Journey to creating authentic Black Curriculum for Academic Study. The final blog in this London series is perhaps the biggest part...
Angela Ford
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Obsidian in London and A.I. (Part 2)
Artificial Intelligence is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence,...
Angela Ford
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Obsidian Launches in London! (Part 1)
The Obsidian Collection is committed to digitizing Black history around the world. Our first collaborative efforts outside of the states...
Angela Ford
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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And the Winner is... Ava Fields!
Congratulations to our 2022 Black Creators Collaborative Writing Competition winner, Ava Fields! Ava is a ghostwriter, horror advocate,...
Angela Ford
Oct 8, 20221 min read
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The Obsidian Collection Origin Story
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...
Angela Ford
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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Obsidian, A Company on the Move!
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...
Angela Ford
Jul 15, 20221 min read
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The Mind's Eye of John Tweedle and a Legacy Preserved
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...
Joi Weathers
Jun 15, 20223 min read
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Obsidian In London!
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...
Amy Caggiano
May 27, 20222 min read
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Obsidian and the rare Haitian Comic Book
Museums like the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) are the reason The Obsidian Center exists. Our purpose is to make the...
Adam Glover
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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Obsidian in Abu Dhabi!
Announcing to the world, The Obsidian Collection Archives are coming! Becoming one of Forbes 50 Women over 50 continues to be a...
Angela Ford
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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The Policy Machine Connecting Generations of Black Chicago
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...
Angela Ford
Jan 23, 20223 min read
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Entering The Brave New World, Obsidian NFTs!
The Obsidian Collection Archives enters the world of NFTs with its first collection of rare photos of MLK's visit to Chicago in 1966.
Angela Ford
Jan 17, 20222 min read
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