BlackPast.org
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States2-10 Employees
BlackPast.org is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive online reference on people of African ancestry in the United States and globally. Its resources include an extensive online encyclopedia, primary documents, speeches, timelines, bibliographies, and gateways to digital archives and museums, all designed to support research and education without barriers to access. The site serves researchers, students, educators, and readers with free, un-gated information spanning African American history, broader African history, and related global perspectives. Based in Seattle, Washington, the organization emphasizes a volunteer-driven model, relying on a combination of staff and contributors to maintain and expand its more than 15,000 pages of content. Recent developments include board-level changes and recognition of support from partners, reflecting ongoing governance and community engagement.